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David Ellefson Open to MEGADETH Reunion for Farewell Tour

9/20/2025

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David Ellefson, former MEGADETH bassist, is open to rejoining the band for their 2026 farewell tour if invited by Dave Mustaine.
In a podcast, he discussed their past reunions and shared musical chemistry.
Ellefson noted the need to resolve past issues before any reunion.
MEGADETH plans to release their final album and farewell tour, concluding over 40 years in metal.
The album will come out via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint and Frontiers Label Group, with a single and pre-orders expected this fall.

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David Ellefson, former MEGADETH bassist, is open to rejoining the band for their 2026 farewell tour if invited by Dave Mustaine.
In a podcast, he discussed their past reunions and shared musical chemistry.
Ellefson noted the need to resolve past issues before any reunion.
MEGADETH plans to release their final album and farewell tour, concluding over 40 years in metal.
The album will come out via Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint and Frontiers Label Group, with a single and pre-orders expected this fall.