60-417: Breadline may refer to: "Breadline" (Megadeth song) , a song by Megadeth Breadline Africa , a poverty relief organisation A term for the poverty threshold , the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a country Soup kitchen Rationing Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
120-475: A remixed and remastered version of the album was released, featuring three bonus tracks, all different mixes of songs on the album. The cover for the remaster was noticeably different from the original, featuring a scene from the music video for "Insomnia". Vic Rattlehead 's face can be seen on the mousetrap of this cover, while he did not appear on the original. In addition, a couple of tracks have slightly different song durations—some shorter, some longer—with
180-411: A B−, though she criticized Mustaine's vocal performance on the album. The New Rolling Stone Album Guide gave the album three stars out of five and noted that the album "had its moments". Mike Stagno of Sputnikmusic, taking into account that the album has a different appeal, was somewhat positive in his review. Stagno cited the first few tracks as the album's "harder edge". However, he noted that some of
240-404: A fan that Ellefson was in correspondence with, initially led to accusations of child grooming . However, Ellefson and the other party both denied the accusations and stated that it was consensual adult conduct. An official statement released the next day from Megadeth stated that the situation was being "watched closely". On May 24, 2021, Dave Mustaine released a statement stating that, in light of
300-607: A fiction thriller novel titled Rock Star Hitman co-written with Drew Fortier to be released via his book imprint The Ellefson Book Co in December 2020. It was revealed on the Decibel Geek Podcast in an interview with Ellefson and Fortier that an album very loosely tying into Rock Star Hitman recorded with Vinnie Dombroski from Sponge on vocals, Mike Heller from Fear Factory on drums, Drew Fortier on guitar, and Ellefson on bass would be released in 2021 under
360-425: A foreword by My Life with Deth co-author, and Bass Player Magazine editor Joel McIver . In late 2018, he confirmed he was considered to be a Metallica bassist twice: in 1986, after Cliff Burton was killed in a bus accident, and again in 2002 when bassist Jason Newsted left the band a year earlier. He was not included in the documentary Metallica: Some Kind of Monster showing musicians auditioning for
420-846: A pick, or plectrum . Ellefson was credited with some Megadeth songs, including "Family Tree" from 1994's Youthanasia (in the 2004 remastered collection of the CD, however, the track is credited to Mustaine, Ellefson, Friedman , Menza , but Mustaine credited the Rust in Peace -era line-up with the entire Youthanasia album as a tribute to the band's success at the time of the record's initial release). Ellefson formed F5 following Megadeth's 2002 disbandment. The band featured Ellefson on bass, Dale Steele on vocals, Steve Conley on lead guitar, John Davis on rhythm guitar, and former Megadeth bandmate Jimmy DeGrasso on drums. Their first album, A Drug for all Seasons ,
480-412: A pretty broad knowledge of it; [I had] strayed from it for quite a while, [but] now that I have children, I actually do go to church, so I've kinda sorta returned to it, you know?" Ellefson further discussed his Christianity in a 2010 interview on The Full Armor of God Broadcast explaining "I've found that when you just suit up and show up and walk your talk instead of talking your talk all the time, that
540-738: A record label and production company, Ellefson Music Productions , also known as EMP Label Group , and would release In Your Face , the debut EP from Phoenix-based all-girl pop punk group Doll Skin (which Ellefson also produced), in conjunction with Megaforce Records in North America, and Cargo Records in Europe. The EP was released October 30 in North America, and December 18 in Europe, and re-released as an LP titled in Your Face (Again) in March 2016 via eOne Distribution . The singles from
600-442: A recurring segment "Mandatory Megadeth" on Hazaert's Dash Radio show. In January 2017, Ellefson opened Ellefson Coffee Co. in his hometown, Jackson, Minn. In May 2019 Ellefson along with business partner Thom Hazaert formed Ellefson Films and are producing the upcoming found footage horror film Dwellers ; written, directed by, and starring Drew Fortier with James L. Edwards and Douglas Esper co-starring. On top of producing
660-407: A sympathetic, if not exactly favorable, review of the remixed and remastered 2004 pressing of Risk . Huey stated that the album had "aged gracefully," compared to Metallica's Load (1996) and ReLoad (1997). However, he did note that the band had lost their edge on the album. Entertainment Weekly reviewer Laura Morgan compared "Insomnia" to Broken -era Nine Inch Nails and gave the album
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#1732798198651720-405: A year later. Meant to be a breakthrough on alternative rock radio, Risk received a mixed response because of the great deviation from the band's traditional sound. The backlash ultimately resulted in the band returning to a heavier sound on their next album, The World Needs a Hero . Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has blamed the record's lack of success on the fact that it was released under
780-470: Is often the best testimony!" In an article titled CODA – Ready for a MEGA Life, Ellefson indicated that in the fall of 2007 he began the new MEGA Life Ministries worship service in Scottsdale, AZ. "Oddly, the service has become one of my most rewarding and musically invigorating gigs I've ever had ... a gig that literally landed in my lap and not something I had to chase down either. Not only are
840-409: Is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Megadeth , released on August 31, 1999, by Capitol Records , the band's last album to be released by the label. The first Megadeth album since 1990 to feature a lineup change, Risk marks the studio debut of drummer Jimmy DeGrasso with the band, as well as the final appearance of longtime guitarist Marty Friedman , who announced his departure
900-628: The Rainbow Bar and Grill podcast in late November 2018, Mustaine said that the reason for Risk was him "capitulating to Marty's desires to be more of an alternative band, and we kept slowing down and slowing down and slowing down." He would again mention that if the album was released under a different name, it would've sold well, but that "People wanted a Megadeth record. They didn't wanna see Dave bending over backwards to keep Marty Friedman happy, 'cause Marty wanted us to sound like fucking Dishwalla ." Mustaine says he doesn't regret making Risk or
960-596: The "Megadeth" moniker: "if anybody else's name was on 'Risk', it would have sold". The album debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. As with the rest of Megadeth's studio records released by Capitol, the album was remixed and remastered in 2004, with several bonus tracks added. This reissue also featured a different cover. Risk followed the band's 1997 release Cryptic Writings , which according to Nielsen Soundscan , had sold 850,000 copies and won widespread praise from rock radio programmers. Referring to
1020-710: The Dying... and the Dead! Ellefson's parts were overdubbed by Steve Di Giorgio of Testament . Former Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo , who Ellefson replaced in 2010, would rejoin Megadeth in 2022 as Ellefson's full-time replacement. Following his departure from Megadeth, Ellefson formed a new band named The Lucid . With Ellefson on bass, the band also consists of drummer Mike Heller ( Fear Factory , Malignancy ), guitarist Drew Fortier , and vocalist Vinnie Dombroski ( Sponge , Spys4Darwin ). Between September and October 2021,
1080-595: The EP were released; "Saddle Up and Ride", "Mumps", "Risk Machine", and "Sweet Toof". In 2022, Ellefson formed the death metal band Dieth with Guilherme Miranda on guitar and vocals and Michał Łysejko on drums. The band released their first single, In the Hall of the Hanging Serpents , on July 13, 2022. The band released three more singles and their first album To Hell and Back in 2023. Song Walk With Me Forever from
1140-588: The LP received airplay on many prominent stations in the US and Europe, including Rodney Bingenheimer 's weekly show on influential LA Rock station KROQ . Since forming in 2015, EMP Label Group has secured distribution from eOne in North America and SPV in Europe, with the roster spread among several imprints including EMP Label Group ( Ellefson Music Productions in Europe) and EMP Underground . Ellefson also appears on
1200-490: The Lucid, Ellefson had various side projects, which include Temple of Brutality, F5 , Killing Machine, and Metal Allegiance . Other than guitarist, vocalist, and primary lyricist Dave Mustaine , Ellefson was the only constant member of Megadeth from the time of their establishment in 1983 to the group's dissolution in 2002; Mustaine reformed Megadeth without Ellefson in 2004. Mustaine referred to Ellefson as "Dave Junior", which
1260-465: The Megadeth name". Dave Mustaine has since expressed that, although he believes that Risk is a great record, it "should not have had the name Megadeth on it, because if anybody else's name was on 'Risk,' it would have sold". However, Mustaine has also stated that "Crush 'Em" was "probably the dumbest" song that the band has ever recorded and said that he was "not too fond of" it. When speaking to Eddie Trunk on his Trunk Nation LA Invasion: Live from
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#17327981986511320-576: The Rust in Peace 20th Anniversary Tour. He has since moved onto using the Kilo amplifier. In early 2011, Jackson released a Dave Ellefson Concert and Kellybird signature model, both in 4-string and 5-string variants. According to providence website, Ellefson has used or is still using the Dual Bass Station. Ellefson formerly used Peavey amps and his Peavey Zodiac DE Scorpio 4-string signature bass. In
1380-527: The Top 10. Aside from just being released as a conventional single, "Breadline" was also released as its own EP in Japan featuring several versions of the song, and remixes of other songs from Risk and Megadeth's back catalog. After leaving Megadeth, Friedman would later cover this song on his solo album Future Addict . The album received a mixed response from music critics. AllMusic 's reviewer Steve Huey gave
1440-494: The album was released as an enhanced CD , and featured a brief documentary about the making of the album as bonus content. Several European editions of the album contained a "No Risk Disk" as a bonus item, featuring one song from each of Megadeth's previous six major label albums. Lastly, the Japanese version of the album includes a bonus track, an instrumental cover version of the theme of the video game Duke Nukem 3D . In 2004,
1500-440: The album's liner notes. Shipments figures based on certification alone. David Ellefson David Warren Ellefson (born November 12, 1964) is an American musician, best known for his long tenure as the bassist and backing vocalist for thrash metal band Megadeth across two stints. Ellefson initially became an accomplished bassist and honed his songwriting skills while leading several of his own bands through
1560-472: The album, giving it a 0/10 score and saying that the album was the American equivalent of the retro stylings of Travis and Kula Shaker , as well as calling the album "corporate mock rock". In a retrospective review, Jeff Treppel from Decibel wrote that Risk was "definitely Megadeth's most adventurous record" and characterized it as a "decent hard rock album that should have never been put out under
1620-563: The band in late 2008. The band was, as of April 2009, touring Europe. Ellefson participated in the Christmas Rock project Northern Light Orchestra , he performed bass on many of the 17 tracks produced by rock drummer Ken Mary and also at the live show Christmas in April Orpheum Theatre , Phoenix , Arizona. In February 2010, Ellefson received a text message from Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover , saying "if ever there
1680-493: The band released three singles; "Maggot Wind", "Damned", and " Hair ". Their self-titled debut, The Lucid , was released on October 15, 2021. In January 2023, the Lucid released their sophomore effort, a five-track EP titled Saddle Up and Ride . The EP includes a guest performance from Insane Clown Posse vocalist Violent J on the title track as well as a cover of Faith No More 's " Epic " retitled as "Sweet Toof". Between December 2022 and January 2023, four singles from
1740-459: The band that David Ellefson had once again parted ways with Megadeth, following allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage fan. Ellefson denied any wrongdoing, and the other party denied being underage and said explicit videos were released without her consent. On June 17, 2021, Dave Mustaine announced in his weekly Gimme Radio show that he intended to hire a new bassist to rerecord Ellefson's bass tracks for Megadeth's 2022 album The Sick,
1800-409: The band, however, and after Newsted's departure the position was ultimately filled by Robert Trujillo (former Suicidal Tendencies , Infectious Grooves and Ozzy Osbourne ). In 2019, Ellefson said since he rejoined Megadeth, he is a salaried member as opposed to being an "equal owner" with Mustaine in order to retain their friendship. On May 24, 2021, Dave Mustaine released a statement on behalf of
1860-468: The club scene of North America's Midwest region before relocating to Los Angeles. He was then the bassist of Megadeth from 1983 to their breakup in 2002, and again from 2010 to 2021. Ellefson co-founded the hard rock band the Lucid in 2021 alongside vocalist Vinnie Dombroski ( Sponge ), guitarist Drew Fortier (formerly of Bang Tango ), and drummer Mike Heller ( Fear Factory , Malignancy , Raven ). In addition to playing bass guitar in Megadeth and
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1920-512: The early days of Megadeth, Ellefson, along with Dave Mustaine , primarily used B.C. Rich instruments, most notably Ironbird and Mockingbird basses, the latter of which he has still been known to periodically bring out on occasion. Ellefson plays exclusively with a guitar pick , as he is unable to perform in fingerstyle the fast tempos and palm-muting in many Megadeth songs. Ellefson shifted exclusively to pick playing since Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? , after recording their debut effort with
1980-504: The following softer tracks were "standout tracks" as well. Stagno did note, however, that some of the emotion on the album was "cheesy". Amy Sciarretto of CMJ New Music Report noted that Risk marked another significant change in Megadeth's sound and called it a "logical stylistic progression" from their previous album. According to her, Mustaine's "biting lyrics" and "power riffs" were toned down, finding Megadeth "traveling out of thrash metal territory". Steven Wells of NME panned
2040-419: The group also played shows with the original lead guitarist for Megadeth, Greg Handevidt. Ellefson and Handevidt were the first two members who joined Megadeth. In April 2024, Ellefson will be filling in for bassist D.D. Verni on Overkill 's upcoming Latin American tour, as Verni will be unable to perform as he is recovering from shoulder surgery. In October 2015 it was announced that Ellefson had launched
2100-455: The head and say, 'Why didn't we think of that'?". This decision resulted in mixed reviews for both the band and the album; a good portion did not favor the new sound and image, while others were more receptive to the band's attempts at experimenting with their sound and trying something different. Megadeth chose to produce the album once again with Dann Huff in Nashville , satisfied with
2160-442: The most noticeable one being "I'll Be There," which features an additional 53 seconds. Like the band's previous album Cryptic Writings , it is the second Megadeth album not to feature the band's classic logo on the front cover, but it appears on the album's remastered version. Three singles were released in support of the album: " Crush 'Em ", " Breadline ", and "Insomnia". All three received music videos. Additionally, "Crush 'Em"
2220-527: The name Lucid. Ellefson and his wife, Julie, were married in 1993. They have a son and a daughter. Mustaine intended to release a solo album in 2004, which would become The System Has Failed , although due to contractual obligations, Mustaine released it under the Megadeth name. Ellefson and Mustaine had a severe legal disagreement over royalties and rights to Megadeth's name and back catalog, resulting in Ellefson filing an unsuccessful lawsuit. Though
2280-440: The pair frequently attacking each other in interviews. Ellefson accused Mustaine of “not having his back” when the sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced, while Mustaine has downplayed Ellefson's contributions to Megadeth and denied he was a founding member of the band. Ellefson, like his ex-bandmate Dave Mustaine , is a committed Christian. "Well, I was actually brought up in a Christian household, so I have, you know,
2340-433: The panel Ellefson along with Drew Fortier revealed that Dwellers is a gritty found footage horror film with the story being told as a documentary gone severely wrong drawing influences from such films as The Blair Witch Project (1999) and C.H.U.D. (1984) In November 2019, the full trailer for Dwellers was released. The film was released October 12, 2021. In November 2020 Ellefson announced that he had completed
2400-726: The parishioners respectful (no bar fights, spilled drinks and foul mouthed hecklers in the crowd like many secular gigs) but it's a musical event my whole family participates in. Plus, I was finally given the venue to put into practical application the very words I'd been trying to live by for many years which is 'Play music for God, not us'." Ellefson began studying for the ministry in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod through an extension program of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. On May 10, 2021, videos of Ellefson masturbating were posted on Twitter . The videos, recorded in 2020 by
2460-594: The past 15 years". The song features swirling Middle Eastern strings, crunching guitar line and, according to Treppel, some of Mustaine's most demented lyrics. Treppel further described "Ecstasy" as "grunge ballad" and noted that it sounds like a "reject from Cryptic Writings ". He had mixed feelings about "Seven", and observed "The Doctor Is Calling" like a tune that "aims for creepy , but hits cheesy instead". By contrast, DeGrasso felt that "The Doctor Is Calling" along with "Prince of Darkness" were "definitely heavy songs" with "really dark lyrics on them". Ellefson described
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2520-455: The person who posted this video. Also, my lawyers are preparing a defamation lawsuit to be filed against this person. This person will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I am taking this time to be with my family. I wish my bandmates the best with their upcoming tour. After rejoining Megadeth in early 2010, Ellefson started using his old Jackson Custom and Concert bass guitars and Hartke amps again. He used an LH1000 with two HX810s on
2580-516: The phone numerous times afterward. In 2010 Mustaine and Ellefson agreed to keep any unresolved issues in the past and were working on building and maintaining their friendship again. Since this time Ellefson has gone on to say that he feels "that having that time away created a realization for both of us that, while we are both productive individually, Megadeth is definitely stronger with both of us in it together." Ellefson's dismissal from Megadeth in 2021 spurred renewed tensions with Mustaine, with
2640-532: The project, Ellefson and Hazaert will also be appearing in the film as featured cameos. A 50 second teaser trailer for the film was released in August 2019. Ellefson Films held a Q&A panel at Rue Morgue 's annual Frightmare in the Falls horror convention to speak about Dwellers, which is intended to be released in 2020 through film festival showings eventually leading to digital and physical distribution. During
2700-531: The recent allegations and an already strained relationship, Megadeth had officially parted ways with Ellefson again. On May 26, 2021, Ellefson released the following statement: Recently, a very private video was illegally posted on the internet and false allegations were made against me. The actions in the video were between two consenting adults and were recorded without my knowledge. I am working with Scottsdale Police Department in their investigation into charges regarding revenge pornography to be filed against
2760-446: The same album marks Ellefson's first time in his career singing lead vocals. In 2022, Ellefson formed the band Kings Of Thrash with former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young . The band plays songs from the first three studio albums of Megadeth live (and sometimes Mustaine-penned Metallica tunes, such as " Jump In The Fire "). They had former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland as a guest on their The MEGA Years tour in 2022. In February 2023,
2820-529: The song "Crush 'Em", and that he wanted Friedman and Nick Menza to be happy and remain in the band, "And after a while, I just figured, 'I don't need this shit.' And Marty went this way, Nick went that way, and we just all kind of broke up." Additionally, Mustaine would later state that he believed "Wanderlust" to be one of the best songs he had ever written, noting the song's country rock influenced style. Friedman says that he has no regrets about Risk , and that "anything that needed to be said from me about that
2880-587: The success of their previous record. The band started writing the songs right after finishing the tour in support of Cryptic Writings . It took them five to six weeks to write the songs, and they went to Nashville in January 1999 to record the album. The recording process lasted four months, and according to Ellefson, it was a "long haul". Mixing on the album began April 23 and finished May 21 at Masterfonics in Nashville, Tennessee. The original American pressing of
2940-465: The title Breadline . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Breadline&oldid=1054031615 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Risk (Megadeth album) Risk
3000-491: The tracks "Breadline" and "Wanderlust" as "melodic" with "very modern-sounding" grooves. Neil Arnold from Metal Forces opined that "Breadline" is "as melodic and commercial as Megadeth gets", while noting that "Wanderlust" and "I'll Be There" are "probably two of the band's most underrated songs". All of the released singles charted on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart , with "Crush 'Em" and "Breadline" breaking into
3060-627: The two once enjoyed a close friendship, considerable animosity developed between Ellefson and Mustaine to the point that on Ellefson's website, Megadeth was not mentioned in his biography, only in the discography. In a mid-2005 podcast, Ellefson did not mention his past with Megadeth at all, instead concentrating on discussing his current projects. Mustaine felt Ellefson was unfairly using the Megadeth name when advertising an amplifier for Peavey . Mustaine claims to have had dinner with Ellefson around Christmas in 2005 to talk things through; this got them on good terms, as Mustaine has stated that they spoke on
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#17327981986513120-445: The upcoming record, Rob Gordon, a VP of marketing at Capitol Records , stated that "before the last record, we'd maybe had one track at rock radio, and it would be over. With this record, like the last one, I think we'll have four-plus again." The title stems from a comment by Dave Mustaine 's former Metallica bandmate Lars Ulrich , who suggested to Mustaine that he should take more "risks" with his music. According to Mustaine, he
3180-446: Was a time for you and Dave [Mustaine] to talk, now is it". Ellefson was invited to rehearse with the band. After the phone call, the news was released that Ellefson would return to the Megadeth lineup. Ellefson was quoted saying "it felt like I never left" after their first rehearsal together. In 2013, Ellefson announced that his autobiography, entitled My Life with Deth , would be issued by American publisher Howard Books . The memoir
3240-428: Was also encouraged to experiment by Marty Friedman 's desire to indulge in his pop sensibilities. On the other hand, newcomer Jimmy DeGrasso wanted to do a "heavy record", unlike the rest of the band who wanted to try out something different. As bassist David Ellefson recalls, the band's manager Bud Prager had told them that they needed "to do something that will make all of their contemporaries knock themselves on
3300-822: Was co-written with author Joel McIver , and features a foreword by Alice Cooper . In 2018, it was announced that Ellefson had begun work on More Life with Deth , the follow-up to his 2013 memoir My Life with Deth , to be co-written with Ellefson's business partner, and frequent collaborator, Thom Hazaert . The book was released on July 16, 2019, by UK based Jawbone Press, and features contributions from Alice Cooper , K.K. Downing of Judas Priest , Dan Donegan of Disturbed , Brian Welch of Korn , Mark Slaughter , Ron Keel , Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys , Frank Bello of Anthrax , Chris Adler ( Lamb of God , ex- Megadeth ), Mark Tremonti of Creed and Alter Bridge , Kiko Loureiro and Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth , actor Kristian Nairn ( Game of Thrones ), and more, plus
3360-494: Was featured in Jean-Claude Van Damme 's 1999 movie Universal Soldier: The Return . Mustaine originally wrote the song hoping that it would be adopted at arenas nationwide as a new sports anthem . After its release as a single, the song has been broadcast during NHL games and pro wrestling events. Jeff Treppel spoke positively about the album's opener "Insomnia", naming it "one of the best Megadeth songs of
3420-435: Was often shortened to "Junior" after former vocalist Lawrence Renna started calling him it to differentiate between the two Daves. He appeared on every album and tour from 1985's record Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good! up until 2002's Rude Awakening . In the early days of Megadeth, Ellefson played using his fingers, but as Megadeth progressed and the music became more complex, he tended to prefer playing with
3480-490: Was probably said at the time. I haven't even thought about that since then, so I couldn't give you an intelligent answer. I'm barely thinking about what I did yesterday, much less back then." He would also say that everybody involved in the album "was doing the best that they possibly could" and assured that "anything was done with the best of intentions and the hardest work." All music composed by Dave Mustaine and Marty Friedman except where noted. Credits are adapted from
3540-479: Was really just a starting point for me, creatively". Ellefson played five tracks for the Soulfly album Prophecy and also played on one track on Dark Ages . He also worked with underground emcee /Record producer Necro for his album entitled Death Rap . Ellefson is also a member of a cover band called Hail! . Ellefson, DeGrasso ( Mike Portnoy for 2010), Tim "Ripper" Owens and Andreas Kisser formed
3600-590: Was released in 2005. F5 appeared in support for Disturbed in February 2006 and toured the American Mid-West in the summer of 2006. Ellefson also appeared on the new Killing Machine record Metalmorphosis in 2006 alongside DeGrasso; he has also been working with Temple of Brutality. Ellefson is currently a member of the melodic power metal band Avian , which features singer Lance King . He commented in an interview with Alternative-Zine.com that "Megadeth
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