David Ellefson Fired - Oh Dear....

Boromedic

Well after kind of standing by him last week, Megadave has sacked David finally. Not surprised tbh, although the story states the girl was consenting and 19, he's been chatting to her since she was 17 and you have to question how appropriate it is for a man of his age, when his intent seems clear. Silly, silly boy. Apparently one of the nicest guys in metal, now his work, life, and marriage in bits. Oh dear....

Still this was funny nonetheless....

Funkfingers

Is this just a case of Dave E trying to prove that he is more, ahem, "talented" than Dave M?

Boromedic

Hahaha, you never know! 

Philly_Q

There's no fool like an old fool.

I feel a bit sorry for him, he hasn't committed a crime (as far as I know)... but he's ruined his career, his marriage, his whole life, for something so stupid.  

He's an ordained pastor as well, just to add to the embarrassment and hypocrisy.

Not defending him, he shouldn't have done it at all, but why do people feel the need to film or photograph themselves doing such intimate things?  I just don't get it.

shobet

Didn't do Botham's career any harm... 

fretmeister

Philly_Q said:

There's no fool like an old fool.

I feel a bit sorry for him, he hasn't committed a crime (as far as I know)... but he's ruined his career, his marriage, his whole life, for something so stupid.  

He's an ordained pastor as well, just to add to the embarrassment and hypocrisy.

Not defending him, he shouldn't have done it at all, but why do people feel the need to film or photograph themselves doing such intimate things?  I just don't get it.

It was a video call.

Philly_Q

OK, but I'd say the same - to my mind a video call's the same as filming or photographing yourself, it's putting something "out there" which should be kept private.  And it's capable of being recorded (as, presumably, this was).

Boromedic

Philly_Q said:

There's no fool like an old fool.

I feel a bit sorry for him, he hasn't committed a crime (as far as I know)... but he's ruined his career, his marriage, his whole life, for something so stupid.  

He's an ordained pastor as well, just to add to the embarrassment and hypocrisy.

Not defending him, he shouldn't have done it at all, but why do people feel the need to film or photograph themselves doing such intimate things?  I just don't get it.

I know what you mean, it is inappropriate what he's done. However like you say, not illegal from what I've read so far. Why take the risk though, especially on the internet, it's just obvious that you're ripe for exploitation.

Silly sod

Philly_Q

I wonder if they've got a new bass player yet?  James LoMenzo was doing some interviews recently, perhaps reminding Mustaine that he exists....

Boromedic

Knowing Dave, he'll pick someone left field or certainly not that well known perhaps. Ellefson has quite a signature tone, might be big shoes to fill even though Megadeth is Dave through and through.

DefaultM

Probably one of those where the second you jizz your mind clears and you look at yourself in shame, but then it's a few days later and your knob is throbbing again and it repeats.

Philly_Q

Mustaine has now confirmed that Ellefson's bass parts won't be included on the almost-completed new album.

fretmeister

Philly_Q said:

Mustaine has now confirmed that Ellefson's bass parts won't be included on the almost-completed new album.

Clearly Mustaine is trying to stop DE getting any income from it too. The publishing rights are the biggest earner so I wonder what the deal is. Since the last time DE left Megadeth has clearly been just a solo act with hired guns.

Philly_Q

fretmeister said:

Philly_Q said:

Mustaine has now confirmed that Ellefson's bass parts won't be included on the almost-completed new album.

Clearly Mustaine is trying to stop DE getting any income from it too. The publishing rights are the biggest earner so I wonder what the deal is. Since the last time DE left Megadeth has clearly been just a solo act with hired guns.

I have sometimes wondered if the health issues (nerve damage in his arm, etc) which caused the temporary breakup of the band 20 years ago were exaggerated for convenience.  But perhaps that's being too cynical.

StefB

Philly_Q said:

I have sometimes wondered if the health issues (nerve damage in his arm, etc) which caused the temporary breakup of the band 20 years ago were exaggerated for convenience.  But perhaps that's being too cynical.

He did seem to quickly, miraculously & conveniently fully recover from nerve damage that reportedly at the time meant he'd never play guitar again...

hollywoodrox

Fortunately Dave juniors arm is still in top condition

Philly_Q

Philly_Q said:

I wonder if they've got a new bass player yet?  James LoMenzo was doing some interviews recently, perhaps reminding Mustaine that he exists....

Boromedic said:

Knowing Dave, he'll pick someone left field or certainly not that well known perhaps. Ellefson has quite a signature tone, might be big shoes to fill even though Megadeth is Dave through and through.

I keep resurrecting this thread...

I was half right, James LoMenzo is playing on the next tour.  Looks like Steve Di Giorgio played on the album.

Boromedic

I watched the Big 4 DVD again the other day and noticed that Dave's vocals were overdubbed (badly in some places). I had mentioned to my best mate we should go and see Megadeth before Mustaine jacks it all in, but I'm now having second thoughts again. His vocals were always a weak link, and now it's even more of a worry. I appreciate he's holding down some tough riffs, but his voice has never been great even on live footage from the glory days. 

I'm still on the fence, but I may well go if and when depending on the extortion of the ticket prices. 

Grumpyrocker

I'm happy to hear them play stuff like Hanger 18 and Holy Wars, no matter what Dave's vocals are like. Metal guitar bliss for me.

Philly_Q

I've never seen Megadeth live, except on video/DVD... they seem to lack something.  Not sure if they're a bit clinical, or if there's just not much of interest to look at on stage.

Grumpyrocker

Philly_Q said:

I've never seen Megadeth live, except on video/DVD... they seem to lack something.  Not sure if they're a bit clinical, or if there's just not much of interest to look at on stage.

They are very much of the concentrate and recreate the album live kind of band rather than the put on a show types. I've enjoyed them a lot the few times I've seen them live - but it's a very different experience than say Iron Maiden.