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Dave Mustaine Confirms Megadeth Has Re-recorded David Ellefson's Bass Parts
Megadeth has re-recorded David Ellefson's bass parts for the upcoming album.Frontman Dave Mustaine has confirmed the group has replaced the musician's tracks for the release following his exit from the band in May.Speaking to a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 July 2021
David Ellefson Fired From Megadeth Over Grooming Allegations
David Ellefson has parted ways with Megadeth following grooming allegations made against him.The 56-year-old musician has profusely denied claims he allegedly groomed a girl online after explicit screenshots and video footage surfaced online earlier this...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2021
Megadeth Close To Completing New Album
Megadeth are just hours away from finishing their new album.The thrash metal titan's bassist David Ellefson has revealed the follow-up to 2016's 'Dystopia' is in "the final hours getting everything done".He told Rock Music Star:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 April 2021
Lars Ulrich Gets Chills Over First Metallica Show
Lars Ulrich still gets chills thinking about his first Metallica gig.The 57-year-old drummer - who made his debut on stage as a founding member of the 'Enter Sandman' rockers in 1982 - has reflected on...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2021
Megadeth's New Album Is 'Underway'
Megadeth's new album is ''underway''.The thrash metal group's bassist David Ellefson and drummer Dirk Verbeuren started recording their parts for the follow-up to 2016's 'Dystopia' in Nashville, Tennessee, last week.Speaking to The Metal Circus, David...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2020
David Ellefson To Record Megadeth Album In Nashville This Week
David Ellefson is heading to Nashville this week to start recording Megadeth's new album.The thrash metal band's bassist recently revealed they were planning to head to Tennessee once it's ''healthy'' to and everyone is out...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2020
Megadeth Ready To Record New Album Once Coronavirus Lockdown Is Over
Megadeth have got all the songs ready to be recorded for their next album once the coronavirus pandemic is over.The thrash metal band's bassist David Ellefson has revealed that they are set to enter the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 April 2020
Kirk Hammett Has 'Never, Ever, Ever' Had A Problem With Dave Mustaine
Kirk Hammett has ''never, ever, ever'' had a problem with Metallica's former guitarist Dave Mustaine. The 54-year-old lead guitarist for the heavy metal band, who replaced Dave after he was fired in 1983 because of...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 December 2016
Dave Mustaine Urges Axl Rose To Include Steven Adler & Izzy Stradlin In Guns N' Roses Get Together
Rose will hit the stage with Slash and Duff MCKagan at this year's (Apr16) Coachella festival in California, but it is not officially known who will be joining the trio. Reports suggest...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 January 2016
Dave Mustaine Fires Guitar Technician After Disastrous Australian Gig
The furious heavy rocker took to social media on Thursday (22Oct15) to apologise to fans at the concert, insisting they deserve "way better" that "what this jerk-off did tonight". Mustaine doesn't go...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2015
Rockers Pay Tribute To Late Yes Star Chris Squire
The progressive rock icon lost his battle with cancer on Saturday (27Jun15) in Phoenix, Arizona, a month after announcing he had been diagnosed with leukaemia and was stepping down from Yes' summer tour...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2015
Gene Simmons Wins At Metal Hammer Golden Gods
The KISS veteran was awarded the Legend title at the prizegiving, held at London's IndigO2 venue, while Queen guitarist May was handed the Riff Lord prize and Megadeth frontman Mustaine won the ceremony's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 June 2015
Queen Named Band Of The Year At Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards
Queen have been named Band of the Year at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour presented by Orange Amplification awards.Icons in rock music from past and present were celebrated at the event at The Avalon...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 November 2014
Dave Mustaine Joins Search For Missing Mother-in-law
Rocker Dave Mustaine has flown to San Diego, California in a bid to help volunteers find his missing mother-in-law.Sally Estabrook, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, wandered off from a campground in the county on Saturday...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2014
Dave Mustaine Treats Former Deaf Fan To First Rock Show
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine arranged a special trip for a deaf woman who regained her hearing so she could experience her first ever rock show.Sarah Churman, who suffered severe hearing impairment since birth, became an...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Dave Mustaine To Perform With San Diego Symphony For One-off Show
Megadeath frontman Dave Mustaine is joining forces with musicians from California's San Diego Symphony for an unlikely collaboration for one night only.The heavy metal star will team up with the city orchestra at Copley Symphony...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 05 March 2014
Dave Mustaine Opens Soup Kitchen In Haiti
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine is fulfilling his New Year's resolution to be more charitable by funding a soup kitchen in Haiti.The rocker recently vowed to change his life and do more for those in need,...
By WENN on 14 January 2013
Megadeth Star Lands Spider Species Naming Honour
Heavy rocker Dave Mustaine is celebrating after learning of a creepy new honour - a new species of deadly spider has been named after him.The Aphonopelma Davemustainei tarantula was recently discovered in New Mexico and...
By WENN on 14 December 2012
Metallica Perform With Osbourne And Mustaine
Metallica took to the stage with Ozzy Osbourne and former member Dave Mustaine on Saturday night (10Dec11) to conclude the band's 30th anniversary celebrations.The rockers have been celebrating 30 years since the group's formation in...
By WENN on 12 December 2011
Dave Mustaine Risked Paralysis At Big Four Show
Heavy metal star Dave Mustaine risked paralysis by pressing ahead with Megadeth's concert in New York on Wednesday (14Sep11) - because he needed urgent surgery to fix a painful neck injury.The headbanging rocker played through...
By WENN on 16 September 2011
Metallica And The Big 4 Open Soniphere
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax appeared on stage together in England last night (08.07.11). The 'Big 4' of heavy metal joined forces at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, Southern England, to play a cover of...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 July 2011
Mustaine: 'Christianity Saved Me, I Was A Bad Man'
Heavy metal hero DAVE MUSTAINE has credited Christianity for turning his life around and making him realise he was "a weasel".The Megadeth star admits he wasn't a very nice person before he found God and...
By WENN on 12 February 2010
Mustaine Opens Up About Ellefson's Return
MEGADETH leader DAVE MUSTAINE fears former bass player DAVE ELLEFSON will take months to settle back into the band because he's still damaged and "affected" by his bust-up with the frontman.The two rockers have patched...
By WENN on 12 February 2010
Former Megadeth Guitarist Blasts Mustaine
Former MEGADETH guitarist JEFF YOUNG has slammed frontman DAVE MUSTAINE in an open letter, accusing him of "dissing, exaggerating and just plain lying" about his bandmates.Young appeared on the band's 1988 album So Far, So...
By WENN on 18 December 2009
Mustaine Eyes Retirement Over Neck Problems
MEGADETH frontman DAVE MUSTAINE is eyeing an early retirement from the band - due to persistent problems with his neck.The 48-year-old rocker takes the blame for his own health issues, and admits he's punished his...
By WENN on 18 December 2009
Mustaine Fuming Over Interview
MEGADETH star DAVE MUSTAINE has blasted a Norwegian reporter for asking him about his days in METALLICA during an interview - threatening to put the journalist "in a hospital".The rocker open up about his past...
By WENN on 16 October 2009
Mustaine: 'Hetfield Kicked My Dog'
The long-running feud between former METALLICA bandmates DAVE MUSTAINE and JAMES HETFIELD has taken a new twist - the Megadeth star has alleged he was kicked out of the band for fighting with the frontman...
By WENN on 15 October 2009
Mustaine Blasts Ulrich Over Hall Of Fame Snub
DAVE MUSTAINE has blasted his former METALLICA bandmate LARS ULRICH for leaving him out of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Mustaine wasn't among the Metallica members, past and present, in...
By WENN on 26 August 2009
Mustaine To Open School Of Rock
MEGADETH frontman DAVE MUSTAINE is planning to open up the band's California recording studio to under-privileged kids - to teach them about rock 'n' roll.The rockers own a building in San Diego, California which has...
By WENN on 14 August 2009
Mustaine Turns Down Metallica Hall Of Fame Invitation
Former METALLICA rocker DAVE MUSTAINE has turned down the chance to join the band when they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April (09). Mustaine joined the group in 1981, but...
By WENN on 04 March 2009
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