Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 17 hours ago
On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original Megadeth guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band’s earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting Dave Mustaine, and helping shape what would become the legendary Megadeth. From coming up with the band's name to spinning Kill ’Em All for the first time with Mustaine, it’s all here including unforgettable nights with Metallica’s Lars and James, and even holding Mustaine’s hair back during some drunken moments. This is thrash metal history straight from someone who lived it.
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On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with original Megadeth guitarist Greg Handevidt for a deep dive into the band’s earliest days. Greg shares pivotal stories from moving to Los Angeles with Ellefson, meeting Dave Mustaine, and helping shape what would become the legendary Megadeth. From coming up with the band's name to spinning Kill ’Em All for the first time with Mustaine, it’s all here including unforgettable nights with Metallica’s Lars and James, and even holding Mustaine’s hair back during some drunken moments. This is thrash metal history straight from someone who lived it.
Today's episode is brought to you by Rockabilia.com, Use code: DAVID10 for 10% Off your order. 100% authentic band merch since 1987!
Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts patreon.com/tdes
For David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch ellefsonemporium.com
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linktr.ee/davidellefson
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#megadeth #metallica #thrash
