Megadeth!

[Zzzptm]

35 years... and I've been married for 33!

[Charger]

I didn't know Kiko was living in fucking Finland!

That's pretty damn cool!

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-new-megadeth-album-is-one-of-the-most-ferocious-records-weve-done-since-rust-in-peace/

[Jack the Stripper]

Got my signed Rust In Peace book in today. Nice touch that they included a signed Rust In Peace tour pass dated to the albums original release date along with a bookmark.

[Charger]

That's pretty cool!

I've been pondering about buying that but haven't yet....

[8bit Fighter]

I saw them twice and Dave always delivered. I'd argue that while Metallica and Slayer are great, Megadeth and Anthrax are my favorite and underrated of the big four. I like and own every album, even Risk.

[Tyr66]

It's official : MEGADETH parts way with Dave Ellefson !

https://bravewords.com/news/megadeth-parts-ways-with-david-ellefson

[Charger]

Well that was to be expected....It's a real shame but it's also understandable.

I wonder would Lomenzo be coming back then or will Dave find someone totally new? I hope it'll be Lomenzo as he did a great job...no one can fully replace Ellefson in style and power but Lomenzo sure did a great job...but Dave doesn't really have a track record of going back to old members though...part from David and Chirs Poland...

[Jack the Stripper]

That’s a pretty blunt statement. No thank you or wish David all the best. Interesting Dave hints at an already strained relationship outside of the recent events. I wonder if they’ll re-record Ellefson’s bass parts for the upcoming new album?

+1 for LoMenzo rejoining.

[Charger]

I was pondering the same thing... It seems though that the album is pretty much done...it might be tough to find a new bassist and have him record the stuff if the record company already has set some kind of time table for the album release though...

[Jack the Stripper]

Wouldn’t take long to re-record the bass. Could knock it over in a week or so. With everything that’s gone on in the world in the last 12 months a slight delay in the release is nothing in the scheme of things. I know they have tour dates booked starting in August so they’d ideally like the album out or close to out by then.

[Charger]

Sounds about right...although I seriously doubt any touring would actually go on in August...anywhere. Maybe for small out door crowds but not on Megadeth scale I think...

The re-recording wouldn't take long that's for sure but finding the replacement...that might...never know.

[Vyn]

As long as the band provides a singable contract, they should be able to find someone in short order.

[Zzzptm]

As long as the band provides a singable contract, they should be able to find someone in short order.

Would it need to be a wet signature contract, or will digital signability be sufficient?

[Zzzptm]

wonder if they’ll re-record Ellefson’s bass parts for the upcoming new album?

https://www.loudersound.com/news/dave-mustaine-erases-all-david-ellefsons-bass-lines-from-the-new-megadeth-album

URL kinda says it all... this I see as the necessary first step towards committing to a new bassist.

[Jack the Stripper]

Not confirmed yet but rumour has it the new album is currently being mixed with the hope it will be out Nov/Dec and will be titled “The Sick, the Dying and the Dead”

Also Steve Di Giorgio has re-recorded Ellefson’s bass parts but won’t be part of the touring band.