Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recently discussed his stance on potentially reuniting with the band for their farewell. He addressed the situation in an interview with The Rock ‘n’ Blues Experience.
Ellefson’s comments came in response to a direct question about whether he would simply call Dave Mustaine to discuss a potential reunion.
When asked what would occur if he just picked up the phone and called Dave Mustaine, Ellefson explained his position on reaching out to his former bandmate.
“Well, even if I have his number, I don’t know. He might have changed his number. Look, he removed me from the group so it’s not my place to call him to go back,” Ellefson said.
The bassist revealed he has already made his intentions known through other channels.
“I put it out there. I did something on my podcast. I said I floated it out there said, ‘Hey, look if it were to be, I’d be up for it.’ I think it’d be cool,” he continued. “Having just watched what happened in Birmingham [at Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final show], where everybody got together, not only did we get to say goodbye to them, they got to say goodbye to us. And I think that’s just as important.”
Ellefson drew parallels to other farewell performances. He emphasized the importance of closure for both band members and fans.
“Dave’s closing up shop on Megadeth, you know, and he’s doing it for him obviously for his reasons. I think in the perfect world, there would be at least a moment where maybe some of if not all of the rest of us got a chance to say goodbye as well,” he said. “And I think that’s a takeaway from Birmingham (at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show) is that there’s a moment for everybody to just put everything aside and go, ‘You know what, that was a f*cking good run, man.’ And take the final bow together on some level.”
Ellefson’s comments come at a significant time for Megadeth. The band has officially announced their farewell plans after more than four decades in the metal scene.
Loudwire reported that Megadeth has officially announced their farewell tour and final album, set for release in 2026. This marks the end of an era after more than four decades of metal history. The announcement was delivered through their mascot, Vic Rattlehead, promising fans one last global farewell tour alongside the final studio album.
Dave Mustaine himself shared his perspective on the decision to end the band’s run. “Most of [musicians] don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now,” Mustaine said, as noted by the official Megadeth website. He expressed the bittersweet nature of saying goodbye to millions of fans worldwide. He invited supporters to celebrate the band’s legacy during the farewell events.
The final album will be released via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint, in partnership with the BLKIIBLK label. Revolver Magazine confirmed that the first single and global pre-orders are expected this fall. This gives fans a taste of what will be Megadeth’s swan song.
Additionally, Mustaine is preparing to release a memoir next year. This adds another layer to the final chapter of Megadeth’s long career. This comprehensive farewell approach suggests that the band is committed to giving fans multiple ways to celebrate and remember their legacy as they close this significant chapter in metal history.
