Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again discussed his dismissal from the iconic thrash band six months ago, days after messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist and a young female fan were posted on social media. At the time, Ellefson released a statement denying allegations that he had “groomed” the young woman...
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Former MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On If He Still Has A Friendship With DAVE MUSTAINE
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke with “The Cassius Morris Show” and touched on his dismissal from the iconic thrash band. Ellefson was fired from MEGADETH after messages and explicit video footage involving him and a young female fan were posted to Twitter. At the time, Ellefson released a statement denying allegations that he...
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MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE: “There’s Very Few Guys Out There Like MARTY FRIEDMAN And KIKO LOUREIRO”
MEGADETH’ mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke about the level of talent carried by the band’s current guitarist, Kiko Loureiro, and past shredder Marty Friedman. Mustaine addressed Friedman and Loureiro’s playing abilities while filming a new Cameo video for a MEGADETH fan named John. You can check it out for yourself below. Answering a question about...
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DAVID ELLEFSON Opens Up On His Split From MEGADETH: “I Have Every Right To Defend Myself”
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke about his split with the band on an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”. Ellefson was fired from the iconic thrash band just days after video of him and a young female fan engaging in virtual sexual activity made it’s way online. At the time, Ellefson...
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DAVID ELLEFSON: “MEGADETH Is Always Gonna Be My Legacy, Just Because I Helped Start That”
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson gave his first interview since being ousted from the iconic thrash band to “Aftershocks TV” where he discussed his new found freedom with his new band THE LUCID. When asked how he feels now that he can do whatever he wants musically, Ellefson responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, look,...
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Says He Probably Wouldn’t Have Lived If He Stayed In The Band
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland recently sat down with DEATH ANGEL’s Ted Aguilar as part of the “Alive & Streaming” YouTube series and discussed whether he missed playing along with Dave Mustaine’s group. Poland responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I really loved playing in MEGADETH. It was just there was so much drama all the...
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MEGADETH And LAMB OF GOD Tour Postponing Canadian Dates Until 2022
MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM and HATEBREED are currently in the final dates of their current ‘Metal Tour of the Year’, but it would seem MEGADETH would reveal via their social media that the final three dates of the run, all in Canada, have been pushed to 2022. “The final three shows of the Metal...
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON’s New Band THE LUCID Drops Second Single, ‘Damned’
THE LUCID, the band featuring ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE), guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer Mike Heller (RAVEN, FEAR FACTORY), will release their self-titled debut album on October 15 via SpoilerHead Records. THE LUCID have just released the new song “Damned” from their upcoming album, which was produced by Heller and mixed/mastered...
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JOHN 5 Announces New Album, Drops Video For Track ‘Qué Pasa’ Featuring DAVE MUSTAINE
ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will release his new solo album, “Sinner”, on Friday, October 29 via Big Machine Records. Today’s album announcement is highlighted by the release of the first track from the album, the epic “Qué Pasa” which revolves around a distinctive vocal refrain. Originally built with a sample, John opted to have...
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Watch MEGADETH’s DAVE MUSTAINE Rant On ‘Tyranny In The Schools’ And ‘In The Medical Business’
MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine has spoken out against “tyranny in the schools” and “in the medical business.” The 60-year-old Mustaine addressed what he feels is an unreasonable use of power during last night’s (Wednesday, September 15) MEGADETH concert in Camden, New Jersey. Addressing the crowd before the final song of the night, “Holy Wars… The...