In a new interview with The Ex-Man Podcast, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson discussed being associated with Metallica back in 2001 as a possible successor of Jason Newsted. When asked if he took part in the audition, David said: “I did [...]
During a recent conversation with The Metal Voice, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson was asked if there was any talk about him joining Metallica when Jason Newsted left the band in January 2001. The audition took place in early 2003, about a [...]
I’m pretty sure that David Ellefson does not sleep. The Megadeth bassist and entrepreneur has a plethora of irons in the fire and does a fantastic job of keeping them all glowing hot. David took a few minutes out of his day to chat with Metal [...]
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson was asked by Kevin Tall about bands that “really get you going and excite you these days,” to which he replied: “I love this younger band, Hatchet. We’re putting their record out [...]
Dave Ellefson has to be one of the hardest working men in metal. In addition to celebrating 35 years of Megadeth this year with various online specials and upcoming festival appearances, there is a new album coming out with Metal Allegiance and an [...]
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he was “surprised” to hear about SLAYER‘s “farewell” tour, explaining that the Tom Araya-fronted outfit is “young to be retiring.” [...]
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson spoke in an interview with Thunder Underground and revealed the first song Dave wrote on the bus coming home from Metallica. He said: “I think it’s more something we looked back on later. Because [...]
Megadeth bassist and core member David Ellefson recently discussed his time away from the band, the eight years between 2002 and 2010. As you may or may not know, Megadeth disbanded in 2002 due to Dave Mustaine’s arm injury, but when they [...]
