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David Ellefson reflects on scandal prompting departure from Megadeth

David Ellefson reflects on scandal prompting departure from Megadeth

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 3, 2024 | News

    Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has addressed the sex scandal that led to his departure from the band. In an interview with Metal Hammer, he emphasized there are two sides to the situation, expressing regret for the embarrassment that it caused to...
David Ellefson reflects on scandal prompting departure from Megadeth

David Ellefson slams Dave Mustaine’s ongoing feud with Metallica as ‘pathetic’ 40 years later

by Zenae Zukowski | May 9, 2023 | News

  David Ellefson, Megadeth’s former bassist/vocalist, has once again addressed his dismissal from the band in 2021 following the leak of explicit videos and allegations of an online relationship with an underage fan. While denying the accusations, a police...
The Lucid share new song “Risk Machine”

The Lucid share new song “Risk Machine”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 11, 2023 | New Music, News, News Ticker, Releases

  The Lucid, the new project featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller (Raven, Fear Factory), have shared a brand new song, “Risk Machine.” The track is the third single...
Kings of Thrash (David Ellefson & Jeff Young) announce first leg of 2023 tour dates

Kings of Thrash (David Ellefson & Jeff Young) announce first leg of 2023 tour dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 4, 2023 | News, Touring

  Kings of Thrash featuring David Ellefson and Jeff Young have announced the first leg of their 2023 tour. The trek is scheduled to kick off on February 16th in Joliet, IL and will run through March 15th in Atlanta, GA. The group will be performing the Killing Is...
Dieth (featuring David Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda and Michał Łysejko) sign with Napalm Records

Dieth (featuring David Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda and Michał Łysejko) sign with Napalm Records

by Zenae Zukowski | Sep 22, 2022 | News

  Death thrash outfit Dieth featuring David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Guilherme Miranda (former Entombed A.D.), and Michał Łysejko (ex-Decapitated) have signed with Napalm Records. The group recently unveiled their first single, “In The Hall of the Hanging...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy: Field of Releases – 11/21/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see the release of Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP and a holiday album from Stryper, as well as new works from...

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New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy: Embrace the Releases – 11/14/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new albums from the likes of Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, Mezzrow and Of Mice & Men amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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