Ellefson Considers Megadeth Farewell Tour | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 2m

David Ellefson, Megadeth’s original bassist, is open to rejoining the band for a farewell tour, envisioning a grand reunion that includes past members like Marty Friedman, Jeff Young, Chris Poland, and Nick Menza—comparing it to legendary tours by Asia and Yes. He believes every Megadeth lineup deserves its own fanbase, like different eras of Kiss, and that a proper send-off should honor the band’s history and its fans. Ellefson emphasizes listening to the audience, citing Friedman’s recent guest spots as a hopeful sign, and sees Black Sabbath’s Birmingham farewell as the ideal blueprint…