David Ellefson Archives

David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto have released two new Ellefson-Soto covers, taking on FEAR’s “IDCAY” and Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.”

Megadeth announce their final album and farewell tour, closing a four-decade chapter in metal bass history with LoMenzo, Ellefson, and more.

David Ellefson steps into the host’s seat with “The David Ellefson Show,” a bi-weekly podcast featuring candid talks with rock stars and music insiders.

After months of anticipation, Dieth has finally released their debut album, “To Hell And Back.” The power Death-thrash trio of David Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda, and Michal Lysejko says the album represents new beginnings.

Last July, David Ellefson announced he had a new band with guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda and drummer Michal Lysejko called Dieth. Now the death-thrash project has revealed details of their debut album.

David Ellefson appears to be one of the hardest working bassists in rock and metal. He’s unveiled two new projects in the past year, and now he’s unveiled a third. The former Megadeth bassist has teamed up with Jeff Scott Soto to release an album.

Megadeth alumni David Ellefson and Jeff Young have announced a tour under the name Kings of Thrash. The band, completed by drummer Fred Aching and guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will perform their former group’s albums.

Since his dismissal from Megadeth, David Ellefson has been keeping plenty busy. He released an album with a new band, The Lucid, last year and now he’s announced another new group.

David Ellefson and The Lucid have unveiled their first live shows. The group’s self-titled debut, which dropped in October, was the bassist’s first new release since his dismissal from Megadeth earlier in 2021.

After teasing the project in September, David Ellefson’s latest band The Lucid has released their debut album. The 9-track record is the bassist’s first release since leaving Megadeth earlier this year.

After teasing a new project last week, David Ellefson has revealed more details of his next venture. The Lucid is a new band featuring the former Megadeth bassist alongside vocalist Vinnie Dombroski, drummer Mike Heller, and guitarist Drew Fortier.

It’s been over three months since David Ellefson was fired from Megadeth. Aside from making a statement about the situation, he has been totally silent on social media – until now. Now the bassist is teasing what seems to be a new project.