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The bassist also addresses whether or not the band’s big summer tour with Lamb of God will be cancelled.

They’ve basically turned it into a metalcore song.

“We don’t want this to be something where we just come in and sort of plug into the computer and record our parts and go home,” says bassist David Ellefson.

Watch the guitarist play “Hangar 18” after having only a day to learn the song.

Kids under 18 have a chance to get free Skype lessons with members of Five Finger Death Punch, Suicidal Tendencies, Bleeding Through, and more.

“The Permanent Decay” was reportedly rejected for use on Machine Head’s Catharsis.

Dave Mustaine discusses the band’s new material… including a David Ellefson-penned ballad reminiscent of “Beth” by Kiss.

David Ellefson says Mustaine is “very optimistic about the future for Megadeth.”

Bassist David Ellefson says “There has not been an official decision” on the matter.

In a new interview, the bassist opens up about yesterday’s shocking news.

Feat. Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy, David Ellefson and Mark Menghi.

So what does it even mean to be a “founding member”?

“Hi, this one’s for Mr. Skolnick — why are you so ill?”

But will he be a permanent member of the band or not?

The best players, the baddest songs, the blackest vibes: Megadeth.

Bassists useless? Pfft, everybody knows that like .05% are not :)

Two all-time bass greats get together to jam and talk shop.

All-star lineup just got even all-starrier. Now featuring members from five out of the “Big Six” thrash bands! Also: Ellefson and Bello side-project Altitudes and Attitudes will open the show.

Metal Masters 5 will feature Philip Anselmo (Pantera/Down), Kerry King (Slayer), Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Frank Bello (Anthrax), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Chris Broderick (Megadeth), Billy Sheehan (Winery Dogs), Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs) and Rex Brown (Pantera/Kill Devil Hill).