Former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian has commented on David Ellefson’s firing from MEGADETH, and also gave his thoughts on the current opening within the band.
Christian, who split with TESTAMENT back in January of 2014, addressed MEGADETH’s decision to part ways with Ellefson while responding to questions on Facebook about his possible interest in auditioning for the recently vacated spot with the thrash giants.
On Monday (May 24), Christian took to his Facebook page, saying: “Before anyone else messages me about this … I kinda feel bad for Ellefson about this but sometimes there are consequences to doing stupid shit. But whatever that’s their issue not mine.
“My issue is: I’m about 99% certain that Dave (M) only wants a bass player that uses a pick. No fingers. In that camp, Dave is the General. He does what he wants and gets what he wants.
“I can play the shit out of the bass with my fingers but I’m pretty much useless with a pic. It is what it is. If it were different, my broke ass would’ve already reached out to him. C’est La Vie … it’ll be a good gig for someone. And I wish David (E) the best. I think it’s unfortunate things ended up like this (but it’s not unexpected)”.
MEGADETH canned Ellefson on Monday, two weeks after the leak of messages and videos featuring the bassist engaging in sexually based interactions with a young woman who is not his wife.
The longtime MEGADETH bassist later released a statement on Instagram denying allegations of “grooming” an underage fan.