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.
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Dave belongs in Megadeth. Just like Mustaine said.
OMG, my jaw is hitting the floor!! Junior is BACK!!!
This is the best news metal has gotten in years!!!
The Two Dave’s RIDE AGAIN!!!
Horns up for the return of Junior!
The last time I saw Megadeth was with junior. I swore I would not
see the band again until he was brought back.
I have had the HONOR of interviewing him here twice
at TMD. A class act and someone who truly deserves
to be where he’s at.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Dave Mustaine!!!