David Ellefson – Drops Three Song Covers EP

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has released a three-song EP previewing his upcoming covers album, “No Cover.”

The three tracks included on that release include his Ellefson band’s takes on Def Leppard‘s “Wasted” (feat. Frank Hannon of Tesla, Jacob Bunton, Dave McClain of Sacred Reich and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal), Judas Priest‘s “Freewheel Burning” (feat. Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys, Gus G. of Firewind and Dave McClain of Sacred Reich) and Motörhead‘s “Love Me Like A Reptile” (feat. Doro Pesch, Greg Handevidt of Kublai Khan and Chuck Behler).

Ellefson‘s full-length covers album “No Cover” is slated to be out on October 2nd.

From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson has woven a vast professional tapesty as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author. As a member of MEGADETH, he has been awarded 10 Grammy nominations, countless gold & platinum records and toured the world for the better part of 3 decades.

In addition to Megadeth, David has lent his playing and writing abilities to several other recording and touring projects including Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Altitudes and Attitude (With Frank Bello of Anthrax) and Metal Allegiance, the “supergroup” formed by Mark Menghi with David, Mike Portnoy, and Alex Skolnick who released their eponymous debut in 2015 on Nuclear Blast.

Ellefson who holds a Bachelor’s degree in business marketing and continues to lecture on a variety of music and business related topics, has also ventured out into other related forays, as president of record label EMP Label Group (Ellefson Music Productions), and with his own coffee brand Ellefson Coffee Co.

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