MEGADETH Bassist David Ellefson Jams With Mystery Drummer In Rehearsal Room; Video Available
December 12, 2014, 9 years ago
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine's son, Justis Mustaine, has posted a short clip on Facebook featuring bassist David Ellefson jamming with an unknown drummer in the rehearsal room. The assumption is that whoever is behind the kit is auditioning for the vacant drummer position now that Shawn Drover has left the band:
Following the shocking news on November 25th that Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover has left the band, guitarist Chris Broderick announced the following day that he had quit as well "due to artistic and musical differences," putting the band's future in question. Former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza offered his thoughts on the situation via Facebook:
"Like I have said in the past, I don't rule out rejoining Megadeth and the opportunity would be totally cool. I'm open to whatever could possibly happen. That's up to Dave. Right now I'm focused on writing and demoing songs with Chris Poland (guitars) and James Lomenzo (bass)."During a live online Megadeth fanclub chat on November 29th, bassist David Ellefson made it clear the band will continue:
"As you can probably tell by me being here today, we are not disbanding. As of right now, we are looking at all the options, of which there are many. We'll certainly continue working on the new songs for the next record."A few days after Drover announced his departure, his brother and former Megadeth guitarist Glen Drover - who left the band in 2008 - issued the following statement via Facebook:
"I'm very sorry, but to those who want to see me back in Megadeth, that will never happen. Other cool things coming up. Again, sorry, but there is NO chance I would ever do that. Now saying all of that, thanks a ton for all of your awesome support and it was fun while I was there playing all those cool shows and meeting a lot of you!"Guitarist Jeff Young, who played on Megadeth's third album - So Far, So Good...So What! - released in 1988, was recently asked by a fan on Facebook, "What's your thoughts on the current Megadeth situation? No chance of you going back?"
Young's response to the fan's question, "I have zero interest in 'the Megadeth situation.' The band is done. Put a fork in it."
Stay tuned for updates.
