Ellefson on Megadeth’s Future and Legacy | Rock Music News

David Ellefson, former Megadeth bassist, is set to headline Louder Than Life with Metal Church — and while he’s open to catching Megadeth’s show, he’s made it clear: this isn’t his band anymore. After five years away, he’s found new musical life in projects like Kings of Thrash, reviving early Megadeth classics the current lineup might ignore. He credits his time in Megadeth as foundational, even bringing co-founder Greg Handevidt on his podcast to relive the band’s roots. Though he’s open to reunions or farewells — including past talks with Marty Friedman — he views Megadeth now as Dave Mustaine’s solo project. Ultimately, Ellefson hopes any farewell is handled with dignity, echoing Black Sabbath’s legendary send-off — where legends came together one last time to honor their legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3266756865fca31e