In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine opened up about former bassist David Ellefson, where the guitarist and vocalist have been asked if was a tough decision to fire Ellefson, given the long-time friendship between the two.
Here’s what Mustaine said:
“I have made mistakes myself and so I know what it feels like to have people gunning for you. But what we had to remember is that Megadeth has a lot of moving parts to it. There are four band members; you’ve got their families, their management companies, the agencies, all of their technicians, and on and on and on.
“I can tell you I’ve made decisions in the past that were detrimental to the security of the band and I know what harm that caused. But I don’t want to be saying anything about anyone who is unable to defend themselves.”
“All I wanted to do was make a clean break, and not hurt anyone, not hurt the fans and not hurt him. I just wanted to move on, and I hope the gentleman concerned is doing okay. I imagine there was some adjustment that had to take place when it happened.
“It was hard for me when I lost my job.
But I’ve forgiven him before when he sued me and I’ll forgive him a thousand times. I just won’t play music with him anymore.”