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Ellefson on Megadeth as Mustaine's Solo Project | Music News
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson calls the current band Dave Mustaine’s solo project, saying the sound changes without him — and that the magic was always in the Mustaine-Ellefson duo. He’s voiced this since 2026, even reviewing Megadeth’s latest as sounding more like Mustaine’s solo record. Tensions led to his 2021 exit, reportedly sparked by an online incident, and Mustaine confirmed no past members would return for the farewell tour. Now, Ellefson’s in Metal Church, whose new album “Dead to Rights” dropped April 10, with a North American tour starting July 17 alongside Armored Saint…
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