David Ellefson

"Oh my God, what just f---ing happened?" he recalled thinking at the time.

See what the former Megadeth bassist thought of these bands.

The veteran bassist uses the 'rock is dead' discussion to explain why he tours more outside the U.S.

Scroll through to see if you share a birthday with a rock star.

See who legendary bassist David Ellefson picked as the greatest band in the history of heavy metal.

Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson recalled the first time he heard Metallica and that 'No Life 'Til Leather' is his favorite release of theirs.

Exploring the origins of some well-known and some lesser known nicknames of metal legends.

He was in the band for a long time.

It doesn't have to do with musicianship.

Can you believe all these rockers are turning 60 this year?