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Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

by Mark Zapata | Jun 10, 2021 | News

  We have been paying close attention to the recent firing of Dave Ellefson by Megadeth, and here is the latest on this ongoing saga. Ellefson, a founding member of Megadeth, has been dealing with some indiscretion that has come around to bite him, costing him...
Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

New details emerge in Ex-Megadeth bassist’s revenge porn case

by Elise Yablon | Jun 9, 2021 | News

  More information has been revealed in the revenge porn case filed by former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson.  According to a report from the Scottsdale Police Department obtained by Rolling Stone, Ellefson had been sexting with a teenage Dutch fan who had...
Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

David Ellefson breaks silence following Megadeth dismissal

by Zenae Zukowski | May 26, 2021 | News

  David Ellefson has broken his silence following his removal from Megadeth. Earlier this week, Dave Mustaine stated on the band’s social media expressing how Ellefson is no longer with the group after explicit content leaked online along with accusations of him...
Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

Headbangers Brawl: Who will replace David Ellefson on upcoming Megadeth tour?

by Metal Insider | May 25, 2021 | Headbangers Brawl

  Yesterday (24th), Dave Mustaine announced David Ellefson is no longer with Megadeth due to the controversy surrounding the bassist on the leaked videos and message exchanges between him and a woman other than his wife. With the group planning to embark on one...
Former Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson knew of his firing ten days before announcement

Megadeth officially part ways with bassist David Ellefson

by Zenae Zukowski | May 24, 2021 | News

    Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has issued an official statement on the band’s social media announcing bassist David Ellefson is no longer with the group.    Read the full statement below: “We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no...
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Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’
Interview: Tomas Olsson on Bloodbound’s 20-year legacy and new album ‘Field of Swords’

Two decades in, Swedish power metal veterans Bloodbound are ready for their next chapter with album number eleven. Field Of Swords, out today (21st) via Napalm Records, marks the group's first record with the label. Metal Insider caught up with guitarist Tomas Olsson...

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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: AMEN Releases – 9/19/2025

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 likes of Motion City Soundtrack, 38 Special, Bad Cop Bad Cop, I Prevail, Igorrr and Stoned Jesus among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: The Blue Releases – 9/12/2025

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 likes of Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein, Between The Buried And Me, Chameleons, Der Weg Einer Freiheit,...

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New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Generation of the Releases 9/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. To start September, we will see new music from the likes of The London Suede, Glenn Hughes, Blessthefall and Primal Fear, as well as the...

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