Megadeth - Bassist David Ellefson Returns To Line-Up
Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth's upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining 1990 album Rust In Peace in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth favorites.
"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness," Mustaine says. "David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked...HARD!"
David Ellefson concurs: "This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike. It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."
Ellefson will join Mustaine and Megadeth band members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar) on tour in support of the group's current CD Endgame, which has received some of the highest critical accolades of the band's career.
"We'd like to thank James LoMenzo for several years of loyal service on the bass, and wish him the very best," Mustaine adds.
"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness," Mustaine says. "David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked...HARD!"
David Ellefson concurs: "This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike. It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."
Ellefson will join Mustaine and Megadeth band members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar) on tour in support of the group's current CD Endgame, which has received some of the highest critical accolades of the band's career.
"We'd like to thank James LoMenzo for several years of loyal service on the bass, and wish him the very best," Mustaine adds.
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| Deadsoulman Elite Posts: 8004  |
And yet they haven't finished scraping off all the shit they threw at each other a few years ago. A drama in the making?
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| Darkside Momo Retired Elite Posts: 9089  |
You'r probably right Collin, unless Dave enough money to Dave for him to shut his mouth... Quote: 
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561  |
MAN mustaine is a dick for promptly removing Lo Menzo from bass, but its damn good to have Ellefson back. it makes megadeth less egomaniacal.....sorta....
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| Dangerboner Lactation Cnslt Posts: 7262  |
Yeah I'm skeptical about this too. Ellefson's other stuff outside of Megadeth is CRAP, while the newest Megadeth album with Lomezo is their best since Rust in Peace. I hope they don't slow down :/
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| Arcticus Posts: 188  |
I wonder what the circumstances were, whether LoMenzo left or was 'forcibly removed' (in the spirit of brotherly love and forgiveness, of course)...either way here's hoping they can make some more decent music before they eventually call it quits. And I don't think this reduces the egomaniac factor, that's just how Mustaine rolls. 
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| terrorist Posts: 358  |
Finaly,bring back others two dave,complete megadeth!!
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| Syk myspace/bonerama Posts: 1504  |
Written by Jonnz of Steel on 09.02.2010 at 14:04 Yeah, bassists never die prematurely in bus crashes or anything Written by terrorist on 09.02.2010 at 13:15 Yes! Menza can replace Drover, Friedman can replace Broderick, and Poland can replace Mustaine 
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Written by Syk on 09.02.2010 at 14:09
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| Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675  |
This is great news. Jr. is THE Megadeth bassist, and I'm glad he is now back where he belongs. 
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| bodomroy Posts: 56  |
Lomenzo was politely kicked out ......great bass player. Dave jr. should have never leave megadeth and he's finally back
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| BudDa Elite Posts: 887  |
These days Mustaine just can't seem to make up his mind. Hes no longer the confident and arrogant Mustaine we all knew and loved. "This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness," ..Indeed..
---- Freeze! Step away from the hubris.
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| Warman Erotic Stains Posts: 7695  |
This is awesome news! But did he just fire LoMenzo for that or did the guy leave on his own terms?
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| Panterica Posts: 341  |
Fucking shit, that's great news! Ellefson is a great bass player. I'm not sure what happened to LoMenso, Mustaine is really an asshole and I don't think it ever gonna change. He's lucky for making good music, because without that he would've been Lars Ulrich...
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| Holy Man STEEL DEFENDER Posts: 220  |
Written by Syk on 09.02.2010 at 14:09 hahahahahaa seriously, it's better to have a substance abuse with an actual substance than to just be addicted to being a dick! hahaha. While I'm glad to see Ellefson is back, I have to say that it seems more like a publicity stunt for Mustaine. "Ooooh look how forgiving and brotherly I am, I'm so much more righteous than you Metallica!!!" ahhahaha.
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| advent Posts: 268  |
Written by [user id=36287] on 09.02.2010 at 17:47 It can happen:lol:
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Written by Introspekrieg on 09.02.2010 at 23:48 i think at some point in the last quarter century, every american male between the age of 18 and 43 has, at one point, been a member of either Anthrax or Megadeth.
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| Darkside Momo Retired Elite Posts: 9089 |
Written by BitterCOld on 10.02.2010 at 00:26 As I don't remember this piece of trivia, in which did you play? 
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| Arian Totalis The Philosopher Posts: 3351  |
Well me, personally, I was gunning for Megadeth but I got stuck in Anthrax. I'm happy ellefson is back though. Yeah Lo Menzo was a good bass payer but it's almost like when Priest took back rob or when Maiden took back bruce, except Ellefson isn't quite so prominent a figure. But he was there for their best years and was the other founding member. tbh I'm really, really excited.
---- "For the Coward there is no Life For the hero there is No Death" -Kakita Toshimoko "The Philosopher, you know so much about nothing at all." _Chuck Schuldiner.
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| Arian Totalis The Philosopher Posts: 3351 |
F-5 sucks anyway. lol.
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