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David Ellefson Reflects on Grammy Win Moment

1/26/2025

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Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the memorable moment when METALLICA's "Master Of Puppets" played during MEGADETH's 2017 Grammy win. He shared that neither he nor frontman Dave Mustaine took offense, with Mustaine admitting he was too caught up in the excitement of the award to notice the song. The accolade overshadowed any concerns about the music.

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Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the memorable moment when METALLICA's "Master Of Puppets" played during MEGADETH's 2017 Grammy win. He shared that neither he nor frontman Dave Mustaine took offense, with Mustaine admitting he was too caught up in the excitement of the award to notice the song. The accolade overshadowed any concerns about the music.