Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JIMMY DEGRASSO Interviewed; Video Available

February 6, 2009

Former MEGADETH and current F5 members Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) and David Ellefson (bass) were interviewed by the Drum Channel on January 16, 2009 at the Sabian Live! concert at the main Park Plaza Ballroom in The Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim, California. Drum Channel streamed the show live and gave their viewers exclusive access to backstage interviews with countless acclaimed drummers and musicians. The duo talk about the dynamic between drums and bass, as well as their musical history and the bands that influence F5. David Ellefson also goes into what it takes to be a professional drummer and how you always have to keep growing.

Check out the interviews at Drum Channel.

F5's sophomore album, "The Reckoning", was released in Europe on January 23 via Silverwolf Productions. The European version of the CD includes a cover version of FIGHT's "Nailed To The Gun" as a bonus track. A video for the track, which was laid down during the recording sessions for "The Reckoning", can be viewed below. The clip was produced by Wisch Dr. Productions.

The follow-up to 2005's "A Drug for All Seasons", "The Reckoning" was released in the U.S. on August 19 through OarFin Distribution. The CD was produced by Ryan Greene at his Crush Recording facility in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"Nailed To The Gun" video:

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