Megadeth reunite with original bassist

Megadeth have reunited with original bassist David Ellefson. The band will kick off their month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour on March 1 in Spokane, Washington.

"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness," says frontman Dave Mustaine. "David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked. Hard!"

"This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike," adds Ellefson. "It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."

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Posted by Simon at 10:18AM | February 9, 2010

Big surprise!

Massive surprise to see Ellefson back. I have mixed feelings, on one hand, it's exciting to see Mustaine and Ellefson reunited, on the other it's devastating to see James Lomenzo leave.

And here's a cheap plug for my blog on the above subject: http://www.willbeardmore.com/blog/?p=30

Posted by Will | February 9, 2010 10:58 AM | Reply to this

about time...

just get marty friedman and nick menza back in the band

Posted by me | February 9, 2010 1:39 PM | Reply to this

new megadeth lineup

the orginal rust in peace line up was the best but im very happy with this line up aswell.i hope ellefson stays in the band and they make more solid albums together.

Posted by andrew | February 14, 2010 1:11 PM | Reply to this

line up

wouldnt it be good if they did what iron maiden did when they brought back adrian smith and become a 5 piece with marty frieldman.boderick deserves a chance to show us what hes got,thrash has a new foundation.

Posted by andrew | February 14, 2010 1:18 PM | Reply to this

about time...

just get marty friedman and nick menza back in the band

Posted by me | February 9, 2010 1:39 PM | Reply to this

about time...

just get marty friedman and nick menza back in the band

Posted by me | February 9, 2010 1:40 PM | Reply to this

wow this is great news
ellefson back in the band just makes things seem a lot better, more natural
go megadeth!

Posted by the messiah | February 9, 2010 1:44 PM | Reply to this

Megadeth has gone from being the Dave Mustaine project back to being Megadeth. No disrespect though for James Lomenzo who was a kick ass bass player in his own right but Dave Ellefson is the classic bass player in Megadeth. Hopefully Nick Menza and Marty Friedman will return one day.

Posted by Studdman | February 9, 2010 6:34 PM | Reply to this

fuck yeah

Fuck yeah.. This is awesome.. This news totally made my day.. Now i just hope that marty and nick menza also reunits. \m/..... Megadeth rulezzzzz.. always.

Posted by krishna | February 12, 2010 4:26 AM | Reply to this

fuck yeah

Fuck yeah.. This is awesome.. This news totally made my day.. Now i just hope that marty and nick menza also reunites. \m/..... Megadeth rulezzzzz.. always.

Posted by krishna | February 12, 2010 4:28 AM | Reply to this

Me personally would give a chance to Chris Broderik... Endgame is much better than neally all music Mustaine made with Marty (even he is great player). Only Rust in Peace is better in my opinion...

Posted by Metalson | February 13, 2010 9:15 AM | Reply to this

ellefsons return

Megadeth always make kick ass albums but with dave2 back in the band things have gotten a wfole lot better,this has made my musical year,wouldnt it be good to see an orginal guns n roses line up aswell?

Posted by andrew | February 14, 2010 1:15 PM | Reply to this