After a total of five studio albums with Megadeth , in December 1999 Friedman announced his departure from Megadeth .
Friedman played on Megadeth 's further releases Youthanasia ( 1994 ) , Cryptic Writings ( 1997 ) , and Risk ( 1999 ) .
After a total of five studio albums with Megadeth , in December 1999 Friedman announced Friedman 's departure Megadeth Megadeth .
Friedman played on Megadeth 's further releases Youthanasia ( 1994 ) , Cryptic Writings ( 1997 ) , and Risk ( 1999 ) .