Megadeth's Original Bassist David Ellefson Returns

[JamesG]

MEGADETH Original Bassist Returns! Welcome Back David Ellefson!
Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By: Jonathan Barkan


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.

For more information on Megadeth, go to http://www.megadeth.com/home.php


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[ABlairican Pie]

YEAAAAAAAY, JR.'S BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Yeah, that's Dave Mustaine's nickname for Dave Ellefson.


Not sure what happened with James Lomenzo, why did he leave?


Dang, the mini-tour with 'Rust In Peace' played all the way through starts in Spokane, and I have to wait till LABOR DAY before I can see them in Seattle!!
Exodus is even going to be on the bill in Spokane!!!

[JamesG]

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Not sure what happened with James Lomenzo, why did he leave?

From what I was able to find the real reason was never mentioned, just that Mustaine "wishes him well".

[ABlairican Pie]

Originally Posted by JamesG

From what I was able to find the real reason was never mentioned, just that Mustaine "wishes him well".

Given Dave Mustaine's track record with so many people who've come and gone in Megadeth, I have a feeling there were most likely some personal tensions between him and Dave (I can't say, but I wouldn't be surprised). There was speculation that guitarist Glen Drover left the band because of that, but the official story was that he wanted to pursue a family life and such, and denies that it was because of problems with Dave.

Chris Broaderick plays a seven-string, I wonder if that works out in Megadeth?

[phoebe7165]

Originally Posted by JamesG

MEGADETH Original Bassist Returns! Welcome Back David Ellefson!
Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By: Jonathan Barkan


Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group.