Megadeth's 1997 Concert History

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. The group is known for complex guitar work and precise musicianship and is regarded as one of the big four bands of American thrash metal along with Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica. Its music features fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars and lyrics addressing topics such as war, politics, religion, mortality and personal relationships.

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Megadeth had 108 concerts in 1997

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1997
Megadeth / Machine Head / Life of Agony feat. Whitfield Crane Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona, United States
Dec 30, 1997
Megadeth / Machine Head / Life Of Agony

Cryptic Writings Tour

SOMA San Diego San Diego, California, United States
Dec 29, 1997
Megadeth Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 28, 1997
Megadeth / Machine Head / Life Of Agony
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Event Center, San Jose State University San Jose, California, United States
Dec 27, 1997
Megadeth / Machine Head / Life Of Agony
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Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 17, 1997
Megadeth / Creed / Jackyl / The Howling Diablos / Jimmie's Chicken Shack

The Nightmare before Christmas Part II

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The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Dec 13, 1997
Megadeth
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Estadio Ferrocarril Oeste Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
Dec 11, 1997
Megadeth
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Centro Cultural Recoleta Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
Dec 10, 1997
Megadeth

Cryptic Writings

Teatro Monumental Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Dec 09, 1997
Queensrÿche / Whitesnake / Megadeth
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Km de Vantagens Hall Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Dec 08, 1997
Megadeth

Cryptic Writings

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Metropolitan Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dec 07, 1997
Megadeth
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Estádio do Maracanã Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dec 06, 1997
Whitesnake / Megadeth / Queensrÿche / Charlie Brown Jr.
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Allianz Parque São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Dec 05, 1997
Megadeth Pedreira Paulo Leminski Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Nov 30, 1997
Megadeth Shibuya Public Hall (渋谷公会堂 ) Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 28, 1997
Megadeth Aichi Labor Hall (愛知県勤労会館) Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Nov 26, 1997
Megadeth Fukuoka Sun Palace Hotel & Hall (福岡サンパレス ホテル&ホール) Fukuoka, Japan
Nov 25, 1997
Megadeth
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Koseinenkin Kaikan Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Nov 24, 1997
Megadeth
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International Hall, Kobe International House (神戸国際会館こくさいホール) Kobe, Japan
Nov 22, 1997
Megadeth
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Pacifico Yokohama, National Convention Hall (パシフィコ横浜 、国立大ホール) Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

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Megadeth / Kill II This / Anger
Oct 10, 1997
 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
  Embedded by Rui Monteiro

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Megadeth on Aug 27, 1997 [896-small]

Megadeth
Aug 27, 1997
 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
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Megadeth on Aug 27, 1997 [897-small]

Megadeth
Aug 27, 1997
 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
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Megadeth / Creed / Jackyl / The Howling Diablos / Jimmie's Chicken Shack on Dec 17, 1997 [587-small]

Megadeth / Creed / Jackyl / The Howling Diablos / Jimmie's Chicken Shack
Dec 17, 1997
 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
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Megadeth on Jul 29, 1997 [411-small]

Megadeth
Jul 29, 1997
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Megadeth / The Misfits on Aug 3, 1997 [338-small]

Megadeth / The Misfits
Aug 3, 1997
 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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Graspop Metal Meeting 1997 on Jun 29, 1997 [613-small]

Graspop Metal Meeting 1997
Jun 29, 1997
 Dessel, Flanders, Belgium
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Graspop Metal Meeting 1997 on Jun 29, 1997 [614-small]

Graspop Metal Meeting 1997
Jun 29, 1997
 Dessel, Flanders, Belgium
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Megadeth / Machine Head / Life Of Agony on Dec 27, 1997 [172-small]

Megadeth / Machine Head / Life Of Agony
Dec 27, 1997
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Megadeth /  The Misfits on Jul 28, 1997 [353-small]

Megadeth /  The Misfits
Jul 28, 1997
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Megadeth / Misfits on Jul 26, 1997 [323-small]

Megadeth / Misfits
Jul 26, 1997
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Speed Metal
Estados Unidos
California
Melodic
Thrash
NWOBHM
Old School Thrash
Political
Melodic Thrash
Technical
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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Latest Setlist (06/06/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Hangar 18
  3. This Was My Life
  4. Skin o' My Teeth
  5. Take No Prisoners
  6. I Don't Care
  7. Sweating Bullets
  8. Trust
  9. Let There Be Shred
  10. She-Wolf
  11. Poison Was the Cure
  12. Countdown to Extinction
  13. Tornado of Souls
  14. Peace Sells
  15. Symphony of Destruction
  16. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
  17. Silent Scorn
  18. Shadow of Deth

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 82 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 73 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2021 35 concerts
2020 31 concerts
2019 15 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 117 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 66 concerts
2013 86 concerts
2012 115 concerts
2011 77 concerts
2010 135 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 86 concerts
2007 101 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2005 101 concerts
2004 30 concerts
2001 117 concerts
2000 84 concerts
1999 98 concerts
1998 131 concerts
1997 108 concerts
1995 136 concerts
1994 18 concerts
1993 60 concerts
1992 80 concerts
1991 116 concerts
1990 80 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 136 concerts
1987 88 concerts
1986 84 concerts
1985 52 concerts
1984 16 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Jul 19, 2025

I saw a few years ago people asking about the set list for Megadeth on June 12, 1987 at the Santa Monica Civic. I never had a chance to dig out the old set list, which i do have, but for now, how about watching the show live that night? https://jbweinstock.com/videos/m... Enjoy!

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