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David Ellefson Critiques MEGADETH's Treatment of Ex-Members

6/18/2025

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Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson opened up about his uncredited contribution to the band's 2022 track "Soldier On!" In a candid interview, he drew a stark comparison between MEGADETH's treatment of ex-members and METALLICA's acknowledgment of Dave Mustaine, sparking renewed debate over the importance of songwriting credit in the heavy metal scene.

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Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson opened up about his uncredited contribution to the band's 2022 track "Soldier On!" In a candid interview, he drew a stark comparison between MEGADETH's treatment of ex-members and METALLICA's acknowledgment of Dave Mustaine, sparking renewed debate over the importance of songwriting credit in the heavy metal scene.