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Megadeth parts ways with David Ellefson following sexual misconduct allegations
Fox News ^ | 24 May 2021 | Julius Young

Posted on 05/24/2021 4:57:09 PM PDT by Magnatron

The rock band Megadeth has parted ways with its bassist David Ellefson following recent sexual misconduct allegations against the performer.

"We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and that we are officially parting ways with him," Megadeth co-founder and lead guitarist Dave Mustaine wrote in a statement released on its social media accounts on Monday.

"We do not take this decision lightly," the statement continued. "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. We look forward to seeing our fans on the road this summer, and we cannot wait to share our brand new music with the world. It is almost complete."

Earlier this month, Ellefson, 56, attempted to clear the air over speculation he was intimately involved in communications with a woman who wasn’t his wife after alleged sexually explicit messages and video surfaced online. According to People magazine, in his social media post, which has since been made private, Ellefson denied the speculation that he allegedly "groomed" an underage fan.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 19yearoldgirl; chat; davidellefson; fakenews; hoax; megadeth; notnews; overage; shewas19
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Wow, you know things have gone off the deep end when a heavy metal band mate is fired for sexual misconduct...
1 posted on 05/24/2021 4:57:09 PM PDT by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron

Miss Conduct has been all over the place. Crazy slut....


2 posted on 05/24/2021 4:58:51 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Magnatron

If the internet was around in the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, we’d all be listening to big band elevator music today.


3 posted on 05/24/2021 5:00:41 PM PDT by UNGN
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To: Magnatron
Meh, he's just a bass player. (Flame suit on.)
4 posted on 05/24/2021 5:01:49 PM PDT by KevinB (''... and to the Banana Republic for which it stands ...")
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To: Magnatron

Dave Mustaine is a better Christian than I, or at least used to be.

He actually had a preacher on staff during tours and major appearances, if memory serves.


5 posted on 05/24/2021 5:01:55 PM PDT by Aqua225 (Realist)
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To: Magnatron

Any woman who takes up with a member of a band called Megadeth should have a pretty good idea what to expect.


6 posted on 05/24/2021 5:06:51 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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To: Magnatron

I’m actually old enough to remember when this would be considered resume enhancement in a metalhead band.


7 posted on 05/24/2021 5:15:26 PM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: Magnatron
Indeed. Rock stars have gone from receiving oral sex from chicks under the stage MID-SONG during DRUM SOLOS to being banned and excoriated for "GROOMING" an underage girl via text messages.

Meanwhile, everyone including Mark Zuckerberg who was involved in the THEFT OF THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION walks around like nothing happened that night ALONG WITH THE NEWS MEDIA.

Dave Mustaine, not much of a lead singer but he writes interesting songs and can shred on a guitar. Politically aware, also.

8 posted on 05/24/2021 5:20:18 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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"Meh, he's just a bass player.
(Flame suit on.)"


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9 posted on 05/24/2021 5:25:44 PM PDT by musicman (The future is just a collection of successive nows.)
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To: Magnatron

Peace sells ....but who’s buying?


10 posted on 05/24/2021 5:37:38 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: circlecity

What do you mean I don’t believe in your system?

I go to court when I have too.


11 posted on 05/24/2021 5:40:44 PM PDT by Liaison (TANSTAAFL)
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To: musicman

LOL!


12 posted on 05/24/2021 5:45:15 PM PDT by KevinB (''... and to the Banana Republic for which it stands ...")
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To: Liaison

Lol. You rock.


13 posted on 05/24/2021 5:53:45 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: CivilWarBrewing

Don’t agree with the “not much of a lead singer” bit; he did insanely good work on Peace Sells, and a number of further albums.


14 posted on 05/24/2021 6:20:55 PM PDT by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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Great vocals on 'A Tout Le Monde'.. I'll give ya that!
15 posted on 05/24/2021 6:32:49 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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Wow, you know things have gone off the deep end when a heavy metal band mate is fired for sexual misconduct...

He didn't share the best looking women the roadies brought backstage.

16 posted on 05/24/2021 7:00:23 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Magnatron

I had no idea Megadeth was still even together anymore. These old bands from our youth pop up in the news every now and then, when a band member dies or is involved in some scandal.


17 posted on 05/24/2021 7:01:45 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: Liaison

Whatdya mean I can’t get to work on time? Got nothing better to do. Whatdya mean I don’t pay my bills? Whatdya think I’m broke, huh?.


18 posted on 05/24/2021 8:20:22 PM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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If there’s a new way...I’ll be the first in line...but it better work this time....

Had the cassette on Combat Records after seeing the Peace Sells video on MTV. “I want to watch the news...this IS the news!”

19 posted on 05/24/2021 8:24:58 PM PDT by Clemenza
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“You know things have gone off the deep end when a heavy metal band mate is fired for sexual misconduct.”

You can say that again. Sheesh. Einstein molested every girl he could at Princeton. Paul Stanley at Kiss boasted about his debauchery. Kennedy and LB Johnson broke the hearts of their wives every night. What is the problem now? Ellefson is probably a Christian like Mustaine and is getting a major cross from the Lord. Thankfully, there’s much more to life than riches, fame, and pleasure. Just ask Job in the Old Testament.


20 posted on 05/24/2021 8:38:55 PM PDT by Falconspeed (A"Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." Robert Louis Stevenson.)
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