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Megadeth Fire Bassist David Ellefson After Sexual Misconduct Claims

THE PUNISHMENT DUE?

“What has already been revealed now is enough to make working together impossible moving forward.”

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Metal giants Megadeth announced Monday on social media they are kicking longtime bassist David Ellefson to the curb, following accusations of sexual misconduct. The 56-year-old Ellefson, who co-founded the band in 1983 along with frontman Dave Mustaine, had been accused of grooming a young fan online after sexually explicit footage...

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