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David Ellefson Reflects on Sobriety and Royalty Battles

2/28/2025

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David Ellefson opened up about his battle with sobriety during Megadeth's iconic 'Rust In Peace' era in a recent interview for the documentary "This Was My Life – Nick Menza’s Metal Memories." He highlighted how crucial getting clean was for the band's future and reflected on the ongoing struggles with royalty splits, noting that "Youthanasia" was the sole album with a fair deal.

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David Ellefson opened up about his battle with sobriety during Megadeth's iconic 'Rust In Peace' era in a recent interview for the documentary "This Was My Life – Nick Menza’s Metal Memories." He highlighted how crucial getting clean was for the band's future and reflected on the ongoing struggles with royalty splits, noting that "Youthanasia" was the sole album with a fair deal.