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How would David Ellefson compare making a Megadeth album in 2020 to recording during the band’s early years? Did Nick Menza introduce Ellefson to outdoor sports and a healthier lifestyle while recording “Rust In Peace”? How did he reconnect with longtime Megadeth producer Max Norman? Did the bassist give up playing golf in high school for a life in heavy metal? 

 

Find out in a new episode of “Tell The Truth (And A Lie)” - an interview series where musicians share two obscure facts about themselves and one fib that could fool even a diehard fan. Matt and Zach then have to use their music knowledge to determine which 2 facts are true and which is a lie.

And listen to part 1 of our chat with David in “There Goes My Hero” - where the bassist discussed why Megadeth insists on recording their new album in-person versus remotely, what Post Malone thinks of him covering “Over Now,” and how he hopes his “School’s Out” initiative will continue to help both new and established artists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stream it here: https://youtu.be/JNPGcnWknl0

David Ellefson has been keeping himself rather busy - from working on Megadeth's 16th album and solo music to connecting youth musicians with all-star instructors through his "School's Out" initiative. So how does David hope the initiative will continue to help both new and established artists during the COVID-19 pandemic? What inspired him to cover Post Malone's "Over Now" (and what did the rapper think of the cover)? Why is it important to the legendary bassist that Megadeth record their new album in-person versus remotely? And how did meeting Cheap Trick as a teenager influence the way he handles himself in front of fans today?

Find out what David reveals in “There Goes My Hero” - an interview series where Matt and Zach talk to their favorite artists about the first time they met their idols. Hear our guests relive every glorious (and possibly embarrassing) moment from encountering their musical heroes, and how that experience impacted them for the rest of their lives. 

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our chat with the Megadeth bassist!

David Ellefson is one of the coolest guys in Rock & Roll. Aside from being the bass player in Megadeth, he’s also an author and entrepreneur who owns his own coffee company. With names like “Roast in Peace” and the roasts for some of his friends like “Dark & Twisted” (Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister), “Get Off Your Ass” (Autograph), “Slave to the Grind (Skid Row), and more, he has the corner on the market for Metal coffee.

After his 2013 memoir “My Life With Deth” was so successful, he followed it up with “More Life WIth Deth” picking up the story after his departure from Megadeth in the mid-2000s, through his triumphant return in 2010, giving you an inside look at the continued saga of one of the World’s biggest, and most enduring, Heavy Metal bands.

The Grammy Award-Winning bassist spent some time chatting with Finn a few weeks ago when he was in the area, giving us some insight into his book tour, coffee and bandmate Dave Mustaine’s current health.

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Returning to the AFD Show is Megadeth bassist, Dave Ellefson. He's here to discuss his new book "More Life with Deth" and album "Sleeping Giants." Dave talks about how Slash's book inspired his contemporaries to write and gets candid about Dave Mustaine's health.

After the interview, we discuss #GNRLeakGate !

Legendary bassists Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Dave Ellefson (Megadeth)have joined forces on a new band Altitudes & Attitude with a new album "Get It Out." Soon they will be opening for Slash on tour. They both go way back with Slash. How about with Bumblefoot? Buckethead? When was the first time Dave Ellefson heard Guns N' Roses? That and much more with Frank and Dave.

Plus it's episode 100!! Let's reminisce!!

While at NAMM, I make the most of it. I ran into a few amazing artists who were generous enough to give some of their time to me and chat about what's happening with them. Part One is featuring David Ellefson of Megadeth, drummer Austin D'Amond of DevilDriver and Marc Rizzo guitarist for Soulfly