Founding Bassist David Ellefson Returns to Megadeth
By
Charlie Steffens, aka Gnarly Charlie,
Writer/Photographer
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 9:31 AM
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Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the group. The reunion is timed to Megadeth’s upcoming month-long Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these special shows, Megadeth will play the 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.
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Hellhammer69 - 2/18/2010 8:13:57 PM checked out their songs on myspace....old school....similar vibe to the King Diamond 'Black Rose' stuff....sounds like it could have come out in 1983!
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