Chris Poland is best known as the original guitarist for Megadeth, appearing on the group’s first two records, 1985’s Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! and 1986’s Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?
He’s the archetype for that group’s style, if you will. Beyond that, Poland’s oddball style – which stems from a nasty hand injury he suffered before he turned pro – is a pillar of Eighties thrash. But that’s not all there is to Poland’s playing.
