Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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In this special episode of The David Ellefson Show, David shares his reaction to the news of Megadeth’s retirement and reflects on the band’s legendary run. He answers all the questions you would have about Dave Mustaine hanging Megadeth up. He also opens up about his involvement in the upcoming Metallica tribute album, where he pays his respects to the late Cliff Burton with his own homage to “Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth).”

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