David Ellefson
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Megadeth's David Ellefson ranks the best (and worst) albums from his career
By Bass Player Staff published
From thrash classics to solo projects and high-profile collaborations, the Jackson-toting bass supremo looks back at his recording history
Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "Weekend-warrior bass players give me sh*t about playing with a pick"
By Richard Bienstock published
The thrash bass hero goes off on "bass snobs" and the benefits of playing with a plectrum
Members of Anthrax and Megadeth headline Deep Purple charity jam to benefit Metal for Kids. United!
By Richard Bienstock published
More than two dozen metal musicians take on the 1974’s Burn to support children’s cancer initiative
Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “There are riffs on this new record that are way harder to play than anything on Rust in Peace”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The thrash bassist details his and Dave Mustaine’s “insanely progressive” approach to the band’s Dystopia follow-up
Summer NAMM 2019: Jackson Announces New Signature Models for Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Periphery’s Misha Mansoor and Megadeth’s David Ellefson
By Richard Bienstock published
Offerings include fresh finishes, seven-string guitars and four- and five- string basses.
Listen to David Ellefson Team Up with Former Megadeth Shredder Chris Poland On New Song, “Hammer (Comes Down)”
By Richard Bienstock published
The track, which also features Mark Tremonti, is the first single from Ellefson’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘Sleeping Giants.’
Frank Bello and David Ellefson Talk Altitudes & Attitude Collaboration
By John Katic published
The Anthrax and Megadeth bassists discuss the songwriting and playing behind their new album, ‘Get It Out.’
Stream Thursday's Live Interview Event with Frank Bello and David Ellefson Right Here
By Guitar World Staff published
Join us for a stripped down performance and live interview with two of the greatest bassists in metal history, Frank Bello (Anthrax) and David Ellefson (Megadeth) of Altitude & Attitude.
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