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Dave Mustaine Reflects On Firing David Ellefson In New Memoir

Dave Mustaine has revisited his decision to fire longtime Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, revealing the relationship was already deteriorating before the 2021 scandal that ultimately accelerated his departure. Mustaine addresses the split in his newly released memoir, In My Darkest Hour, which documents his battle with throat cancer and the turbulent period that followed (per The PRP). An excerpt published by Rolling Stone sees Mustaine reflect…

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Reflects On Firing David Ellefson In New Excerpt From His 'In My Darkest Hour' Memoir

"...By the time those embarrassing videos turned up on the internet, my relationship with David — and David’s relationship with Megadeth — had already begun to deteriorate."