One of the most BA bass players of metal. Super cool guy too. This was like going to your uncle's (the rocker) house with a buddy, not expecting too much, and then watching him casually kill it.
Such a good sport. David doesn't have to do these meet and greets, but I think he understands how much it means to fans to be near their (bass) guitar heroes. Bless your speed metal heart Ellefson.
Love Dave Ellefson! When I was a kid in the 90’s I was one of the very few females at a gig, must have been about 16, he smiled at me and gave me the thumbs up. Was on a high for weeks, also Pantera were supporting. Good times, just corona now.
Cool! I saw Megadeth along with Slayer and Anthrax in 1991. It was the Clash of the Titans tour, and Alice In Chains opened. There were three mosh pits going on out on the lawn...I played around in all three of them before the night was over!\m/
@@georgegonzalez9241 Wow, you are 100% a massive, low life, selfish douchebag in real life. You got anything better to do? Get a fucking job maybe you absolute loser.
I'm a guitar player and I had to see Dave tear it up on Bass,One of the most iconic bass players in metal, When I heard peace sells intro for the first time I was blown away by the Bass intro still am,Rust in peace album has his stamp all over it,Dawn patrol comes to mind, Love his style definitely one of a kind
Man that takes me back to some fun days. Riding around without a care in the world jamming this on the CD player then coming home and trying to figure it out.
Dave's a good dude. Friendly and likes to chat about coffee. I played with him last year, helped carry his rig up 2 flights of stairs, lol... gave me a copy of his book, More Life With Deth" and signed it. Took a pic with me for helping them out with the merch table, and back drop. Even jammed along on drums with them while they sound checked to "Symphony".
Man, what wasted talent. This guy works in a guitar store when he could be in a band touring. He's almost as good as the bass player in the song he's playing along with.
Watching this on a laptop... The people supplying the audio need to make sure that when I get deep, deep subwoofers Dave Ellefson can properly shake the earth
@@ThaiThom that's true! They just never get the limelight like the lead guitarist or the frontman does of course. Hell even the drummer normally gets more attention. But I'm glad people out there at least do recognize their talent.
No entiendo a los bajistas, por muy duro que toquen las cuerdas igual y no se oye su chingadera y menos en un concierto en vivo la gente pone atención a su instrumento... Xd
@@duke9620 That's just it. It doesn't sound good. Sounds twangy because of the pick. Cliff Burton didn't use a pick and it was awesome. That's why he was a god and Dave is just another guitar player with a bass.
@@guillermomontoyo dude, you are the absolute last person in line to talk about grammar. do you even play any instruments of your own, or is talking shit behind a screen all you have to show off for yourself?
Let's just take a minute to appreciate Marty's solo. Everyone is always praising the bass player but sometimes you gotta stop and notice the more.... modest things. Ya know?
Ellefson has always had a big very distinctive sound. One of the first bassists i looked up to when i started learning how to play bass. Started playing guitar but still like to switch every now and then.
@@busterthebear6756 There would've been a Megadeth regardless, I just don't think they would have / he (Mustaine) would have ever reached the level of popularity w/out Ellefson. I think Ellefson's the one who has kept Mustaine as close to "grounded" as possible throughout the years.
@MacedoniaGamingNetwork - MGN what crack are you smoking? Maybe in this song he's replicating the guitar, but you are obviously unfamiliar with Megadeth's discography or you are a Metallica fan boy. Dave may play with a pick, but he can easily stand next to Cliff. Cliff had room to play because the guitars in Metallica aren't too complex, hence why everyone and their mothers learn Metallica songs when they first play guitar. In Megadeth, the guitars are doing so much, so the bass sometimes have to thicken it up by following it. But, most times Dave is doing something not only extremely fast, but very intricate.
@@itsalwayssomething7490 agree, also Cliff was amazing, it's a shame we almost can't hear the bass after Kill Em all, especially in Ride the Lighting, the bass is sick
And keep this in mind. He's played this song millions of time and as you can see he's still approaches it with a certain zeal thet can only come from a true star. What a consummate professional
Brought r.i.p. to a friend's house when i was young and we both had just gotten into playing bass, i was already a long time megadeth fan. But when he heard that little 4 second bass ditty in "take no prisoners" he was sold
Dave Ellefson is THE coolest Bass player & Rockstar I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He's incredibly humbe too (unlike most other rockstars). Peace
Make sure that Dave is there.... Don't know if he'd do anything now-a-days, but he did scare the sheott out of a drummer of mine. He wore a Metallica shirt (his typical wardrobe) to a meet N greet and was warned about it (another dude in line) and told that he better not let Dave see it. So he turned it inside out and put it back on. When Dave saw it (oh yeah....drummer dude is about 5'6" and 115 lbs. soaking wet) he stood up and pointed downwards at his victim and said (in the black tooth grin voice) "Nice shirt.....what's it say????" Scared the pee out of him and he literally ran for his life......got nothing signed......and is scared to death of Dave Mustaine to this day. Likely has reoccurring nightmares over it....he's really that kind of person. But yeah......try it some time, I doubt it'll go over well......
Hey! You like what you like. I’m full on Metallica freak and always will be.I was always against Megadeth not really gave em a chance.its really silly how the Metallica megadeth thing can make you feel like that. I just said to myself one day. I don’t know James and Metallica or Dave and Megadeth.Why dislike another band cos you feel like you have to.People forget its about the music, nothing else and Dave is one hell of a player. I’m glad I put all the bullshit to bed and made room for Megadeth as they are a kick arse band. Truth be known I think Megadeth and Metallica have a lot of respect for each other.
Yeah, as a Ellefson fan bass player who also plays bedroom guitar, I can say with no doubts that this kind of licks are made for guitar and its much harder on bass
This song is quite easy on guitar. It's at a pretty slow tempo so it isnt that hard to play but on bass, I just cant get this shit. Its cuz of how much bigger everything is on bass, but that may be because I play like 99% guitar
Favourite metal bass player. Glad he came back to the Megadeth line up. RIP MENZA! and hope Marty is doing well. Would have been amazing to see the lineup of Rust In Peace one more time. 🤟
My biggest inspiration. My dad got me hooked on Megadeth when I was 4. Now I have him send me their t shirts for my birthday. Just got a Youthanasia shirt. 😊
I think this is so cool.Back in 1985, I'll never forget the time I walked in a small mom and pop music shop and watched Carmine Appice give a mini drum lesson to a group of around 25 people. I'll never for get it! Awesome!
I played Metallica black album the other day then turned it off and played megadteth , my wife and I looked at each other instinctually and said “ megadeth are so much better” as an old school metal fan megadeth in my opinion are so much better.
Dude , Geezer made it cool to be a metal bassist, plus he heavily influenced the guys you crowned in your comment. Lets also not forget Steve Digiorgio, that guy is a fucking beast on bass
@@toma.4808 I agree, for metal and its is obviously pretty clear... But he said "all time" without saying metal. Flea was an 80s bassist too and thats where all of these came from. So we should just all get along... But Aeroplane still has the best pop bass line of all time tho, make me budge. That shit is 90s too.
He turns it up because...IT SHOULD BE TURNED UP.
Thats right bro
It's MEGADETH. Everything is in equal.
Dave is the man. This needs way more views, especially for any musicians and bass players.
which one? hehehe
I tried my best to make sure he gets some recognition
@@gkdunch dave lombardo fo sho
The snarl in his tone is distinctly in his hands Dave is the best!
One of the most BA bass players of metal. Super cool guy too. This was like going to your uncle's (the rocker) house with a buddy, not expecting too much, and then watching him casually kill it.
Lol that's hilarious.
@Kevin Jay can you show us on this doll exactly where he touched you
Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson really compliment each other musically.
Such a good sport. David doesn't have to do these meet and greets, but I think he understands how much it means to fans to be near their (bass) guitar heroes. Bless your speed metal heart Ellefson.
Love Dave Ellefson! When I was a kid in the 90’s I was one of the very few females at a gig, must have been about 16, he smiled at me and gave me the thumbs up. Was on a high for weeks, also Pantera were supporting. Good times, just corona now.
Cool! I saw Megadeth along with Slayer and Anthrax in 1991. It was the Clash of the Titans tour, and Alice In Chains opened. There were three mosh pits going on out on the lawn...I played around in all three of them before the night was over!\m/
Fuck Corona and Listen to Metal.
@@tpocain did everyone hate Alice In Chains?
@@desert_iron_123 They went over quite well with the crowd, I thought. I sure was liking it!🙂
Why use a pick on bass? I am new and dont understand that was possible! I want to try on a bass. Is it helpful?
David Ellefson is the cool uncle we all wish we had.
How cool to go to a guitar center and watch Dave jam
solid, precise and effortless.
When you do it for 1 a living, 2 40 years, yea, hes probably board
Dave’s playing moves the soul. Good guy good player.
fuck u
@@georgegonzalez9241 Wow, you are 100% a massive, low life, selfish douchebag in real life. You got anything better to do? Get a fucking job maybe you absolute loser.
Sam Benjamin fuck u
@@georgegonzalez9241 fuck me...wait. no
Al Titi .. hey, fuck you man!
I'm a guitar player and I had to see Dave tear it up on Bass,One of the most iconic bass players in metal, When I heard peace sells intro for the first time I was blown away by the Bass intro still am,Rust in peace album has his stamp all over it,Dawn patrol comes to mind, Love his style definitely one of a kind
He's never been like "WORLD'S BEST BASS PLAYER" or anything like that but he's ALWAYS solid and someone you want in your band.
Greatest song that ever songed!
Dave seems like a cool dude the chill out and have a beer with.
Dave is flat out awesome 🤘🤘. I learned how to pick by listening to this guy. One of the best in the business.
finally a good reason to go into guitar center
Man that takes me back to some fun days. Riding around without a care in the world jamming this on the CD player then coming home and trying to figure it out.
Dave Ellefson is a legend.
One of the nice rockstar from what I heard
Dave's a good dude. Friendly and likes to chat about coffee. I played with him last year, helped carry his rig up 2 flights of stairs, lol... gave me a copy of his book, More Life With Deth" and signed it. Took a pic with me for helping them out with the merch table, and back drop. Even jammed along on drums with them while they sound checked to "Symphony".
For the guys in the audience it was wow, God is playing bass in Austin, for Dave, another day on the job...
He plays that so easily
my fave bass player!
84 people disliked this video, must be Metallica fans “who never forgive, never forget” awesome video Dave is an amazing bassist 👍
That ROCKED , very cool
Man, what wasted talent. This guy works in a guitar store when he could be in a band touring. He's almost as good as the bass player in the song he's playing along with.
littlegoobie gotta be the funniest shet i’ve seen today...
😭😭😭😭
Ok, glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.
Hahahahahahaha
Hahahahaha
I love how everybody gently starts banging their heads :D
lo AMO
Dave doesn't miss
also the other Dave
LOL
Watching this on a laptop... The people supplying the audio need to make sure that when I get deep, deep subwoofers Dave Ellefson can properly shake the earth
1 of the best metal bassist
Dave Ellefson is the only bassist who can play bass with a pick and still kill it.
Jason Newsted would like to know your location
Nicolas Villamil I thought that he also uses fingers.
@@maolenvinpelaez2199 Nope he always uses a pick
Nicolas Villamil lol ok.
Nicolas Villamil lol ok.
sweet sounds
He is the best bass player for megadeth as long as megadeth songs sound as perfect as before. Same thing with other metal bassists and their bands
Lomenza was pretty good, but he wasn't Dave, Jr.
Best baseline in metal ever, peace sells. That would’ve been cool to see him do it here
so sad that its the guiyar riffs same
Metal God
That’s cool
I saw his mocking bird bass at the rock and roll hall of fame thought it's was the coolest thing ever it's right below dimes 79 ml
Man I would have been throwing down up in that joint with Dave
Great bass player thats why I his in megadeth thats why I his mustaine soulmusicmate. Brother.
He looks like the nicest fucking guy on earth.
Mello...... mello room....
is master men bass yeahhhh
Andrew Baena think he's slick in the back wearing that opeth shirt.
He even sounds like Mustaine a little bit
They have some good songs and... that's all
Isn't he just following the rhythm guitar ?
No, the Rhythm guitar is following him ;)
Typically I cant hear the bass ffs.
I always feel like everyone at guitar are like zombies lol
Warm up
🤣
Bass players don't get enough credit
They (we) know that going in... but somebody has to do it.
@@ThaiThom yeah, but there's so much talent there that it's stupid to ignore them like that.
@@mr.gunzaku437 Well, clearly not EVERYONE ignores bassists. :)
@@ThaiThom that's true! They just never get the limelight like the lead guitarist or the frontman does of course. Hell even the drummer normally gets more attention. But I'm glad people out there at least do recognize their talent.
Bass is so much easier to play than guitar,right? Erm...
Who's the lady in front? She's totally non reactive.
Don't need to be moving around to appreciate something.
@@GRA2itous But not reactive, indeed..
T C and? Lol
Ever see the crowd when an orchestra plays?
@@NicktheLP Yes... Headbangers... And moshpit
No entiendo a los bajistas, por muy duro que toquen las cuerdas igual y no se oye su chingadera y menos en un concierto en vivo la gente pone atención a su instrumento... Xd
En Band Maid tienes el ejemplo perfecto de lo contrario.
Megadeth without Ellefson is a joke
Мой батёк круче сыграет!
This is a cringe
A pick? Not epic!
A pick?! a f'in PICK?! he is no bass player.. he is a guitar player holding a bass.
Jazzminne Shadowfang we must have heard different songs.
@@duke9620 That's just it. It doesn't sound good. Sounds twangy because of the pick. Cliff Burton didn't use a pick and it was awesome. That's why he was a god and Dave is just another guitar player with a bass.
Bass is such a weak instrument
@@x.rickenbacker9393 try you're next time with ur Olympic level grammar dipshit
@@guillermomontoyo dude, you are the absolute last person in line to talk about grammar. do you even play any instruments of your own, or is talking shit behind a screen all you have to show off for yourself?
@@ButtahDawgMcDouble ask me again in five years when you're 18 years old Dumbo
Ok boomer
@@guillermomontoyo ......you forgot the , ..........fuckimg moron hahahah
Bad camera angle.
Dave is one of the most overlooked bass players in music. Incredibly talented
Go on any UA-cam comment section and you’ll usually find someone saying how underrated it is. That’s usually bullshit. But Ellefson really is.
Bullshit
Let's just take a minute to appreciate Marty's solo. Everyone is always praising the bass player but sometimes you gotta stop and notice the more.... modest things. Ya know?
Meatwad Baggins heheh
@@CryptoTruthBombs 😏
Lol. He uses a pick. No.
Ellefson has always had a big very distinctive sound. One of the first bassists i looked up to when i started learning how to play bass. Started playing guitar but still like to switch every now and then.
I don't think Megadeth would've gotten as far as they have w/out Ellefson involved.
hazor777 wouldn’t have existed without him. He co-founded the band.
@@busterthebear6756 There would've been a Megadeth regardless, I just don't think they would have / he (Mustaine) would have ever reached the level of popularity w/out Ellefson. I think Ellefson's the one who has kept Mustaine as close to "grounded" as possible throughout the years.
@@hazor777 not to mention, Ellefson's dad really helped them out financially back when mustaine was at rock botton. God bless his father
@@malcolmkyeremeh5444 PROPS TO POPS ELLEFSON !!
hazor777 Pops Ellefson would be a great band name.
One of the best on bass for metal ever
@MacedoniaGamingNetwork - MGN yes really, he's amazing bass player, Cliff also was even better but
@MacedoniaGamingNetwork - MGN what crack are you smoking? Maybe in this song he's replicating the guitar, but you are obviously unfamiliar with Megadeth's discography or you are a Metallica fan boy.
Dave may play with a pick, but he can easily stand next to Cliff.
Cliff had room to play because the guitars in Metallica aren't too complex, hence why everyone and their mothers learn Metallica songs when they first play guitar.
In Megadeth, the guitars are doing so much, so the bass sometimes have to thicken it up by following it. But, most times Dave is doing something not only extremely fast, but very intricate.
No that would be Steve Harris
@@itsalwayssomething7490 agree, also Cliff was amazing, it's a shame we almost can't hear the bass after Kill Em all, especially in Ride the Lighting, the bass is sick
@@alexjohnston8889 steeve harris and paul gray in my opinion
Hey it's someone playing an instrument in GC and it's not some douchebag butchering a metallica riff.
I think he’s played that song before
ELLEFSON has grown so much on me over the years, I just love the guy.
His right hand is ferocious.
rj zander HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
That's what his wiener said.
This comment did not age well at all...
And keep this in mind. He's played this song millions of time and as you can see he's still approaches it with a certain zeal thet can only come from a true star. What a consummate professional
Truly a class act. I got at of respect for this guy.
Thanks for posting this video as opposed to the 40 vertical videos also taken of this
Best Megadeth song ever!
He had the best sounding Thrash Metal bass tone of all time. Just a very clean, gorgeous sound.
MELLOW
thas the mellow room
mellowstate706 is my WiFi password
Samuel Mendoza the things I will do with this information
Brought r.i.p. to a friend's house when i was young and we both had just gotten into playing bass, i was already a long time megadeth fan. But when he heard that little 4 second bass ditty in "take no prisoners" he was sold
Dave Ellefson is THE coolest Bass player & Rockstar I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He's incredibly humbe too (unlike most other rockstars).
Peace
Such an incredible talent and all around cool person
People without headphones: sooo is his bass on?
More like people without ears. I can tell the bass apart from the guitar on my phone's speaker
I wanna walk in with a Metallica Shirt just to be "That Guy".
Well Metallica sux, u wanna be the loser guy ?
Make sure that Dave is there.... Don't know if he'd do anything now-a-days, but he did scare the sheott out of a drummer of mine. He wore a Metallica shirt (his typical wardrobe) to a meet N greet and was warned about it (another dude in line) and told that he better not let Dave see it. So he turned it inside out and put it back on. When Dave saw it (oh yeah....drummer dude is about 5'6" and 115 lbs. soaking wet) he stood up and pointed downwards at his victim and said (in the black tooth grin voice) "Nice shirt.....what's it say????" Scared the pee out of him and he literally ran for his life......got nothing signed......and is scared to death of Dave Mustaine to this day. Likely has reoccurring nightmares over it....he's really that kind of person. But yeah......try it some time, I doubt it'll go over well......
kkk kkk ur that guy that cant accept the fact to accept both bands..they both amazing so stop bitchin
Hey! You like what you like. I’m full on Metallica freak and always will be.I was always against Megadeth not really gave em a chance.its really silly how the Metallica megadeth thing can make you feel like that. I just said to myself one day. I don’t know James and Metallica or Dave and Megadeth.Why dislike another band cos you feel like you have to.People forget its about the music, nothing else and Dave is one hell of a player. I’m glad I put all the bullshit to bed and made room for Megadeth as they are a kick arse band. Truth be known I think Megadeth and Metallica have a lot of respect for each other.
kkk kkk you don’t know jack shit
Crazy talented metal basis , he plays lots of notes and riffs on bass , not allot of old school meal bassists do that. Amazing.
This seems like a really hard song for bass. I find it hard on guitar.
Yeah, as a Ellefson fan bass player who also plays bedroom guitar, I can say with no doubts that this kind of licks are made for guitar and its much harder on bass
LOL I was just thinking the same thing... damn, even the bass part is technical as hell. It is a masterpiece though.
I thought the same thing. It looked like he was playing guitar, on his 5-string. Well, he kind of was.
This song is quite easy on guitar. It's at a pretty slow tempo so it isnt that hard to play but on bass, I just cant get this shit. Its cuz of how much bigger everything is on bass, but that may be because I play like 99% guitar
playing fast on guitar is like a ballet, fast on bass is like benching 100 lb with each finger
I’m calling the police.
😂😂
That damn pick!!!!! Lol
I just found this video! This was top notch what a player sounds awesome!
Favourite metal bass player. Glad he came back to the Megadeth line up. RIP MENZA! and hope Marty is doing well. Would have been amazing to see the lineup of Rust In Peace one more time. 🤟
My biggest inspiration. My dad got me hooked on Megadeth when I was 4. Now I have him send me their t shirts for my birthday. Just got a Youthanasia shirt. 😊
Ya think playin this on guitar is rough.., try it on a Bass lmao.. this man could punch a whole thru your forehead, with his left index finger :)
Good to see the younger crowd keeping Megadeth alive!
A country that’s divided surely will not stand
Uh-oh...
Yeah we’re fucked
He is just playing bass with the recording of the songs hmm boring anyone can do that. This is so silly.
I think this is so cool.Back in 1985, I'll never forget the time I walked in a small mom and pop music shop and watched Carmine Appice give a mini drum lesson to a group of around 25 people. I'll never for get it! Awesome!
Who are the 12 clowns who gave this thumbs down? Probably Motley Crue fans.
Scott Scassa why does it have to be Mötley Crüe fans?
@@eraserheadbaby25 ok, Poison fans.
Heh.. more like bon jovi fans
Am I allowed to like all of them?
Solo guitar players.
I stuck around for the questions but :(
Is this guy wearing fuckin bowling shoes?
They look like Puma sneakers to me.
I played Metallica black album the other day then turned it off and played megadteth , my wife and I looked at each other instinctually and said “ megadeth are so much better” as an old school metal fan megadeth in my opinion are so much better.
I totally agree.
Top 2 bass players of all time Steve Harris David ellefson
Nah. Flea. There is no crunchier bass line than in Aeroplane.
I'll take Geddy Lee and Billy Sheean
Flea and Bootsy Collins
Dude , Geezer made it cool to be a metal bassist, plus he heavily influenced the guys you crowned in your comment. Lets also not forget Steve Digiorgio, that guy is a fucking beast on bass
@@toma.4808 I agree, for metal and its is obviously pretty clear... But he said "all time" without saying metal. Flea was an 80s bassist too and thats where all of these came from. So we should just all get along... But Aeroplane still has the best pop bass line of all time tho, make me budge. That shit is 90s too.
Crap...I forgot about Geezer
David Ellefson..is the best ....good bassist👍👍👍👍
I always loved his Bass Sound. Full of Clank,it's so beautifully Clanky.