Megadeth's David Ellefson ranks the best (and worst) albums from his career By Bass Player Staff From thrash classics to solo projects and high-profile collaborations, the Jackson-toting bass supremo looks back at his recording history
Megadeth's Dave Ellefson: "Weekend-warrior bass players give me sh*t about playing with a pick" By Richard Bienstock The thrash bass hero goes off on "bass snobs" and the benefits of playing with a plectrum
Members of Anthrax and Megadeth headline Deep Purple charity jam to benefit Metal for Kids. United! By Richard Bienstock More than two dozen metal musicians take on the 1974’s Burn to support children’s cancer initiative
Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “There are riffs on this new record that are way harder to play than anything on Rust in Peace” By Michael Astley-Brown The thrash bassist details his and Dave Mustaine’s “insanely progressive” approach to the band’s Dystopia follow-up
Summer NAMM 2019: Jackson Announces New Signature Models for Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Periphery’s Misha Mansoor and Megadeth’s David Ellefson By Richard Bienstock Offerings include fresh finishes, seven-string guitars and four- and five- string basses.
Listen to David Ellefson Team Up with Former Megadeth Shredder Chris Poland On New Song, “Hammer (Comes Down)” By Richard Bienstock The track, which also features Mark Tremonti, is the first single from Ellefson’s forthcoming debut solo album, ‘Sleeping Giants.’
Frank Bello and David Ellefson Talk Altitudes & Attitude Collaboration By John Katic The Anthrax and Megadeth bassists discuss the songwriting and playing behind their new album, ‘Get It Out.’
Stream Thursday's Live Interview Event with Frank Bello and David Ellefson Right Here By Guitar World Staff Join us for a stripped down performance and live interview with two of the greatest bassists in metal history, Frank Bello (Anthrax) and David Ellefson (Megadeth) of Altitude & Attitude.
Altitudes & Attitude Share New Song, "Late" By Richard Bienstock Collaboration between Anthrax’s Frank Bello and Megadeth’s David Ellefson will release debut album January 18.
Megadeth's David Ellefson and Pro Tone Launch Dawn Patrol Chorus Pedal By Edward Lander Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has teamed up with Pro Tone Pedals to launch a chorus box that holds the power across low end notes when the effect is engaged.
Megadeth's David Ellefson Announces Dawn Patrol Chorus Pedal By Guitar World Staff Over the weekend, Megadeth bassist David Ellefson announced plans to release a new pedal, the Dawn Patrol Chorus, the result of hisrecent collaboration with Pro Tone Pedals.
David Ellefson Plays His Top Five Megadeth Bass Lines By Damian Fanelli Megadeth bassist DavidEllefson recentlystopped by the Guitar World studio in New York Cityto discuss—and play—his fivefavorite Megadeth bass riffs.
Megadeth's David Ellefson Discusses Altitudes & Attitude, His New Project with Frank Bello of Anthrax By John Katic
Interview: Joel McIver and Megadeth's David Ellefson Discuss Their New Book, 'My Life with Deth' By John Katic Rock and roll tell-all books are a dime a dozen. Countless rock veterans have joined forces with ghost writers and tossed band mates — former and current — under the proverbial tour bus.
Samson Golden Gods Backstage Interviews: Phil Anselmo, David Ellefson and Zakk Wylde By Guitar World Staff
Video: Megadeth Post Behind-the-Scenes 'Super Collider' Studio Clip By Damian Fanelli Over the weekend, Megadeth posted another behind-the-scenes clip from their Super Collider recording sessions.
Interview: David Ellefson of Megadeth Discusses His New Signature X Series Basses by Jackson By John Katic