Dave Ellefson Interviewed By Classic Rock Revisited

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson was recently interviewed by Classic Rock Revisited. During the conversation, Ellefson talks about the enduring impact of Megadeth's music, saying, "There have been a lot of bands since 2004 and 2005 that revitalized it for a new generation because all of these bands came up, essentially listening to records by the Big 4. A lot of those bands are very open that Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax were their influences. They sparked a whole new movement, so by the time that we did the Big 4 last year, it really came roaring back with a vengeance."

Regarding his working relationship with Dave Mustaine, Ellefson (who left the band in 2002 and returned in 2010) describes their very different temperaments as "the charm of Megadeth. I think that is what the fans missed when I wasn't here, and it is the thing that they love now that I'm back. It isn't just me; it's how the two of us work together. If we were all on the edge then we'd probably fall over. If we were all safe and reserved, which is where I tend to be, then it wouldn't be Megadeth. It takes the dynamic of both of us."

Read the whole interview at this link.

Megadeth's next album, TH1RT3EN, will be released this fall.