Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice recently spoke to former Megadeth bassist, David Ellefson, about the release and his partnership of the upcoming documentary about the life and times of Megadeth drummer Nick Menza, entitled This Was My Life, Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond. Ellefson also talked about the making of Rust In Peace and his upcoming new podcast, The David Ellefson Show.
When asked about the documentary, Ellefson revealed, “Bayview updated the sort of tagline of the film, his life with Megadeth and beyond. I think for me going into it I just viewed it as this is Nick’s life, yeah Megadeth was a part of it but that was not all who Nick was, even when I got to know Nick. He came in sort of as an understudy for Chuck Behler, he was on the crew driving the truck you know setting up the drums doing all that sort of biting his time waiting for his moment when he might be behind the kit. We didn’t even know if that was going to happen or not, then one day it did. That was a very rough transition you know, because at that time me and Dave were getting cleaned up from our old habits and old ways Nick was new in the band, we were just a three-piece, we were continuing to write Rust In Peace we did the demos in December that year with Chris Poland playing, filling in playing some second guitar just to sort of give the the imaging of kind of a two guitar dynamic that Megadeth always was. But never with the idea that Chris (Poland) would be in the band. Around the corner into the new year we auditioned Marty (Friedman) suddenly the lineups completed and we’re ready to go take on the world. During that time Nick was a good friend to me, he helped me get clean, he and our manager kind of had a two-headed attack on how to get the Daves (Mustaine and Ellefson) clean. I always say if a lot of dope and booze doesn’t ruin your friendship, a little bit of sobriety sure will.”
Were clean during the recording of the album Rust In Peace? “Yes we were clean, Dave (Mustaine) went to rehab one last time as me and Nick were actually putting the drums and bass tracks down. Dave comes back into the studio maybe a month later once he was back in the studio we finished the record up. Some of the greatness of that record was the impulse and the sort of explosive energy that like here we wrote this record deep into our addiction and now here we are, stone cold sober, and anyone who’s gone through that transition knows when you get clean it’s almost like let The Hulk out of the *** green suit.”
Asked if Dave Mustaine should be worried about the documentary, and will it be a fair assessment with his relationship with Nick Menza, Ellefson answers, “I think it’s very fair and I went to great lengths to make sure that Dave (Mustaine) is viewed very fairly and he’s held in high esteem. There’s absolutely nothing slanderous toward Dave at all in it. I made sure of that because you know Dave was my partner during that time and I think it’s fair. Dave and I always had a saying, you know, you praise in public you criticize in private.”
Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, have announced the new date for the red carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond.
The highly-anticipated event will happen on Thursday, April 10 at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event may be purchased here.
This Was My Life was originally scheduled to have its premiere in February, but the screening was postponed due to the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. BayView Entertainment is handling the global release of the film.
The film is an in-depth exploration of the life of Nick Menza, the former drummer of Megadeth, and one of the greatest thrash metal drummers of all time. It is a collection of stories from his childhood all the way through to the end of his life, recounted by those who knew him best. The documentary, authorized by the Menza family, will be the first to memorialize the drummer’s legacy.
The trailer and official release dates will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information on the event, visit thiswasmylifefilm.com.
David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, recently announced the launch of The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3 on YouTube and major streaming platforms.
The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conversations, insightful stories, and entertaining anecdotes from Ellefson’s remarkable 40-plus-year career. The show will feature a wide array of guests, including notable musicians, celebrities & industry professionals from inside the exciting world of music and entertainment.
You can now join the podcast’s Patreon account to see the debut episode featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax). Patreon members will receive each episode a week early, merch store discounts, exclusive live stream Q&A sessions and a unique David Ellefson Pick Card. Join the Patreon here.
“I’ve been a guest on countless podcasts over the years, and they’ve become essential in connecting artists with audiences, replacing much of traditional media,” says Ellefson. “I’m excited to build a community where we can dive into discussions about music, entertainment, lifestyle, and everything in between.”
The podcast also serves as a platform for the David Ellefson Bass Coalition, a global network of bass enthusiasts. The Coalition provides a space for fans to connect, share insights about their favorite musicians, discuss gear, take lessons, and celebrate all things bass.
Co-host Joshua Toomey, a seasoned podcaster known for Talk Toomey and multiple Knotfest podcasts, is a bassist himself & member of the nu-metal band Primer 55. He brings his extensive experience in music and a dynamic voice to the show. Together, Ellefson and Toomey aim to create a fun, creative, and informative experience for listeners.
Says Toomey, “David has always been a must-listen guest on podcasts, so it’s only natural that he’s now hosting his own. He’s a wealth of knowledge—not just about his own career, but the music industry as a whole. I’m excited to share these episodes with rock and metal fans around the world!”
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring exciting guests from the world of music and entertainment.
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When asked about the documentary, Ellefson revealed, “Bayview updated the sort of tagline of the film, his life with Megadeth and beyond. I think for me going into it I just viewed it as this is Nick’s life, yeah Megadeth was a part of it but that was not all who Nick was, even when I got to know Nick. He came in sort of as an understudy for Chuck Behler, he was on the crew driving the truck you know setting up the drums doing all that sort of biting his time waiting for his moment when he might be behind the kit. We didn’t even know if that was going to happen or not, then one day it did. That was a very rough transition you know, because at that time me and Dave were getting cleaned up from our old habits and old ways Nick was new in the band, we were just a three-piece, we were continuing to write Rust In Peace we did the demos in December that year with Chris Poland playing, filling in playing some second guitar just to sort of give the the imaging of kind of a two guitar dynamic that Megadeth always was. But never with the idea that Chris (Poland) would be in the band. Around the corner into the new year we auditioned Marty (Friedman) suddenly the lineups completed and we’re ready to go take on the world. During that time Nick was a good friend to me, he helped me get clean, he and our manager kind of had a two-headed attack on how to get the Daves (Mustaine and Ellefson) clean. I always say if a lot of dope and booze doesn’t ruin your friendship, a little bit of sobriety sure will.”
Were clean during the recording of the album Rust In Peace? “Yes we were clean, Dave (Mustaine) went to rehab one last time as me and Nick were actually putting the drums and bass tracks down. Dave comes back into the studio maybe a month later once he was back in the studio we finished the record up. Some of the greatness of that record was the impulse and the sort of explosive energy that like here we wrote this record deep into our addiction and now here we are, stone cold sober, and anyone who’s gone through that transition knows when you get clean it’s almost like let The Hulk out of the *** green suit.”
Asked if Dave Mustaine should be worried about the documentary, and will it be a fair assessment with his relationship with Nick Menza, Ellefson answers, “I think it’s very fair and I went to great lengths to make sure that Dave (Mustaine) is viewed very fairly and he’s held in high esteem. There’s absolutely nothing slanderous toward Dave at all in it. I made sure of that because you know Dave was my partner during that time and I think it’s fair. Dave and I always had a saying, you know, you praise in public you criticize in private.”
Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, have announced the new date for the red carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza’s Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond.
The highly-anticipated event will happen on Thursday, April 10 at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.
Tickets for the event may be purchased here.
This Was My Life was originally scheduled to have its premiere in February, but the screening was postponed due to the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. BayView Entertainment is handling the global release of the film.
The film is an in-depth exploration of the life of Nick Menza, the former drummer of Megadeth, and one of the greatest thrash metal drummers of all time. It is a collection of stories from his childhood all the way through to the end of his life, recounted by those who knew him best. The documentary, authorized by the Menza family, will be the first to memorialize the drummer’s legacy.
The trailer and official release dates will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information on the event, visit thiswasmylifefilm.com.
David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, recently announced the launch of The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3 on YouTube and major streaming platforms.
The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conversations, insightful stories, and entertaining anecdotes from Ellefson’s remarkable 40-plus-year career. The show will feature a wide array of guests, including notable musicians, celebrities & industry professionals from inside the exciting world of music and entertainment.
You can now join the podcast’s Patreon account to see the debut episode featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax). Patreon members will receive each episode a week early, merch store discounts, exclusive live stream Q&A sessions and a unique David Ellefson Pick Card. Join the Patreon here.
“I’ve been a guest on countless podcasts over the years, and they’ve become essential in connecting artists with audiences, replacing much of traditional media,” says Ellefson. “I’m excited to build a community where we can dive into discussions about music, entertainment, lifestyle, and everything in between.”
The podcast also serves as a platform for the David Ellefson Bass Coalition, a global network of bass enthusiasts. The Coalition provides a space for fans to connect, share insights about their favorite musicians, discuss gear, take lessons, and celebrate all things bass.
Co-host Joshua Toomey, a seasoned podcaster known for Talk Toomey and multiple Knotfest podcasts, is a bassist himself & member of the nu-metal band Primer 55. He brings his extensive experience in music and a dynamic voice to the show. Together, Ellefson and Toomey aim to create a fun, creative, and informative experience for listeners.
Says Toomey, “David has always been a must-listen guest on podcasts, so it’s only natural that he’s now hosting his own. He’s a wealth of knowledge—not just about his own career, but the music industry as a whole. I’m excited to share these episodes with rock and metal fans around the world!”
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring exciting guests from the world of music and entertainment.
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