The Megadeth thread

I have no doubt he fucked (virtually and actually) a thousand groupies, but that doesn't make it a crime.

Lari wrote:

I have no doubt he fucked (virtually and actually) a thousand groupies, but that doesn't make it a crime.

Depends if any of them were underage. Otherwise, you’re right.

There is bound to be some pranksters that throw some lubricant products on the stages for the upcoming tour. I wonder if Mustaine will stop the show and talk about it? There should be some funny comments!

Not to mention the inevitable women’s rights activist groups showing up. Even if he isn’t guilty, “cancel culture” is very damaging and difficult to deal with. Who would have guessed that Bill Cosby was a rapist? He was portrayed as the nicest guy his whole career. And Johnny Depp is a wife beater (according to the media).

Ellefson has been fired from Megadeth.

https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-offically-parts-ways-with-david-ellefson-following-sex-video-scandal/

"We do not take this decision lightly. While we do not know every detail of what occurred, with an already strained relationship, what has already been revealed now is enough to make working together impossible moving forward."

Translated: "None of us can even look at the guy now without snickering, so he had to go."

Ellefson may need to go on suicide watch. Losing the band and possibly his marriage.

Unfortunately, I had a feeling Mustaine would let him go. Kinda sad...

Mustaine doesn’t want to be tied to Ellefson’s humiliation. And they are about to go on tour and release a new album. Don’t want the jokes and pranks from other bands.

Mustaine also screwed Nick Menza before (and after his passing) as well... He had promised a benefit show that never happened. If Mustaine has the bass redone by another person, Ellefson will probably sue again.

It could happen... or he deletes Junior’s pictures from the new album (Sharon Osbourne style).

Imagine Junior joining the Suicidal Tendencies.

A scary pun.

Mustaine didn't screw Ellefson. Ellefson screwed Ellefson. In the literal sense.

If Scott Rockenfield & David Ellefson started a band, they could call it Regicide!

All those ass-kissing compliments Ellefson was saying about Mustaine on Blabbermouth during the making of the new album and post cancer recovery... was for naught!

Apparently their friendship was still strained. I thought he was forgiven?

Now Junior only has that crappy solo side project with that gawd awful Thom Hazard guy.

Lari wrote:

Mustaine didn't screw Ellefson. Ellefson screwed Ellefson. In the literal sense.

You’re right!  

But Mustaine did screw Menza in the “financial” sense for the Rust In Peace reunion. According to Nick, the amount offered was an insult.

Oh I forgot...

He also has that project with Frank Bello, “Altitudes and Attitude”.

One guy was shit on (literally), and the other jerking off on camera.

Any suggestions for a new band name?  

Troublezone wrote:

Lari wrote:

Mustaine didn't screw Ellefson. Ellefson screwed Ellefson. In the literal sense.

You’re right!  

But Mustaine did screw Menza in the “financial” sense for the Rust In Peace reunion. According to Nick, the amount offered was an insult.

Lowballing someone isn't "screwing" them.

A future award show?

Ladies and gentlemen, please give Mr. David Ellefson a hand for his years of dedication to the band Megadeth.

Eyesore wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Lari wrote:

Mustaine didn't screw Ellefson. Ellefson screwed Ellefson. In the literal sense.

You’re right!  

But Mustaine did screw Menza in the “financial” sense for the Rust In Peace reunion. According to Nick, the amount offered was an insult.

Lowballing someone isn't "screwing" them.

I think it is. He was a part of the classic lineup, and a fan favorite. He wasn’t given an appropriate wage for his worth. Just my opinion.

James B. wrote:

If Scott Rockenfield & David Ellefson started a band, they could call it Regicide!

Man, thought was funny and/or clever. Oh well!

Rockenfield was in QUEENS ryche (Regent)
Ellefson was in mega DETH (Cide)

This REGICIDE

I am not surprised that Ellefson has been fired, Megadeth is an international band, its not just a band its a name brand that sells t-shirts, toys, etc, and thou its guilty til proven innocent, Mustaine and management have to protect the brand, at least that is way it reads to me.

The woman in question in the video has stated she is not underage but the damage has already been done, and for Ellefson it will take years, if ever, for him to be able to clear the mud from his name.

He did have that bass slapping’ style !

Maybe I don't know the whole story, but didn't he just get caught beating off with a woman online? Yeah his marriage is probably done, but if she isn't a child, and a consenting adult, then who rely gives a shit.

Wrecked Neck wrote:

Maybe I don't know the whole story, but didn't he just get caught beating off with a woman online? Yeah his marriage is probably done, but if she isn't a child, and a consenting adult, then who rely gives a shit.

Megadeth is a business. Mustaine is probably humiliated that his bassist is a sleazy guy in private while masquerading as a squeaky clean pastor.

Bottom line...

Mustaine is protecting his band’s brand name.

If your gonna take on the responsibility of being a pastor and public figure, you got to be more aware of pitfalls.

These guys don’t have the excuse of being young and dumb anymore. They are in the late 50’s to early 60’s.

Bah whatever, so he was beating off with a woman. At least he wasn't caught raping young boys like most preachers get caught doing. Every adult human on the planet plays with themselves, so as long as he wasn't breaking the law, I don't give a rat's ass. His wife should, but I don't see how anyone else should care.

Greg Christian chimes in.

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-testament-bassist-greg-christian-on-david-ellefson-sometimes-there-are-consequences-to-doing-stupid-st/

Wrecked Neck wrote:

Bah whatever, so he was beating off with a woman. At least he wasn't caught raping young boys like most preachers get caught doing. Every adult human on the planet plays with themselves, so as long as he wasn't breaking the law, I don't give a rat's ass. His wife should, but I don't see how anyone else should care.

It’s not a matter of everyone does it... he was caught on camera. Mustaine also mentioned that their relationship was already strained.

Troublezone wrote:

Wrecked Neck wrote:

Bah whatever, so he was beating off with a woman. At least he wasn't caught raping young boys like most preachers get caught doing. Every adult human on the planet plays with themselves, so as longj as he wasn't breaking the law, I don't give a rat's ass. His wife should, but I don't see how anyone else should care.

It’s not a matter of everyone does it... he was caught on camera. Mustaine also mentioned that their relationship was already strained.

Caught on camera doesn't make a difference. If I was caught on camera, would I get fired from my job? Nope! People react like he killed someone, when all he did was something every human being on the planet does. It's a natural part of life and the media needs to stop fucking with people's lives and report on shit that matters. This is such trivial garbage, it's unbelievable. Him and Dave have other issues, then fine get rid of him for that, but don't go using this as an excuse.