MEGADETH's ELLEFSON: 'Being A Christian And A Rocker Aren't Two Totally Separate Things'

October 7, 2010

Mike Doyle of The Virginian-Pilot recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

On recently returning to MEGADETH after spending eight years at odds with Dave Mustaine:

"You know, we have the same first name, but we have two very different lives, but that's what's cool. That's what the dynamic is in MEGADETH. We all come together from different worlds, but when we all play the same song, it's magic."

On appealing to fans of all ages:

"Video games like 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' have made wanting to be a rock star, or a guitar player, cool again. As a result, a lot of our music has been included in those games, and a lot of kids are now hearing some ferocious guitar playing and going, 'Wow! I wanna do that!'"

On the current touring lineup of MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX:

"The fans love that it's popular again, and they love that these bands are out touring together, because it makes for a fun night out. We learned 20 years ago that when we collectively pull together, it's the coolest show in town that night."

On experiencing a renewed interest in exploring his Christian roots after becoming sober in 1990:

"I've found that my faith walk to Christianity was about being honest and being true, and not being diverted with the distractions. Being a Christian and a rocker aren't two totally separate things. Some people have to quit one to be true to the other, but for me, the two work very well together. When you're really being honest and true to yourself, you go and pursue the passions that the good Lord put in you anyway."

On influencing a new generation of bands to continue the genre's legacy:

"LAMB OF GOD, to a certain degree, picked up the PANTERA torch. And I'd say that BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM are kinda the METALLICA and MEGADETH of today. It's funny how things go around in cycles. But they're doing it in their own way."

Read the entire interview from The Virginian-Pilot.

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