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Trimontana · 07-26-2005, 05:46 PM

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Megadeth Lead Singer Sues Former Bassist

07/26/2005 7:17 AM, AP

The lead singer of Megadeth sued the band's former bass player for allegedly using the name of the group without permission in an advertisement for musical equipment.

The suit filed Monday in Superior Court by David Mustaine claims he and David Ellefson entered into a settlement agreement in February that restricts the guitarist's use of the band name.

"Ellefson shall not use, or authorize anyone else to use, the work or mark 'Megadeth" to advertise, market or promote any person, band, company, organization, product or services without Megadeth's prior express written permission," according to the lawsuit.

Mustaine said an ad in this month's issue of "Bass Player" features Ellefson holding a pedal tuner for bass guitars and includes the names of several bands he is involved with — including Megadeth.

Mustaine is seeking unspecified compensatory, punitive and exemplary damages.

Megadeth was founded in 1983 and released a greatest hits album, "Back to the Start" last month. Ellefson appeared on albums from 1985 to 2002 until he got into a disagreement with Mustaine and refused to rejoin the band last year.

creedsister · 07-26-2005, 11:32 PM

thanks for posting Gabs, i read this artice , my first reponse was man its not that big a deal really, but how ever it keeps contr

oversy and THE MEGEADEATH NAME ROLLING,

Dogstar · 07-26-2005, 11:57 PM

I guess since Ellefson's no longer in the band, it makes it an issue. Heh, I don't think Dave's happy unless he's got some shit going on

. Thanks for the news, Gabi.

creedsister · 07-27-2005, 11:35 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dogstar) I guess since Ellefson's no longer in the band, it makes it an issue. Heh, I don't think Dave's happy unless he's got some shit going on

. Thanks for the news, Gabi.

Freaking Excaltey....

07-26-2005, 05:46 PM	#1
Trimontana USER INFO » Status: Bound and Tied Posts: 2,145 Joined: Oct 2004 Currently: Offline	Megadeth News YahooMusicNews Megadeth Lead Singer Sues Former Bassist 07/26/2005 7:17 AM, AP The lead singer of Megadeth sued the band's former bass player for allegedly using the name of the group without permission in an advertisement for musical equipment. The suit filed Monday in Superior Court by David Mustaine claims he and David Ellefson entered into a settlement agreement in February that restricts the guitarist's use of the band name. "Ellefson shall not use, or authorize anyone else to use, the work or mark 'Megadeth" to advertise, market or promote any person, band, company, organization, product or services without Megadeth's prior express written permission," according to the lawsuit. Mustaine said an ad in this month's issue of "Bass Player" features Ellefson holding a pedal tuner for bass guitars and includes the names of several bands he is involved with — including Megadeth. Mustaine is seeking unspecified compensatory, punitive and exemplary damages. Megadeth was founded in 1983 and released a greatest hits album, "Back to the Start" last month. Ellefson appeared on albums from 1985 to 2002 until he got into a disagreement with Mustaine and refused to rejoin the band last year. __________________ Papa Roach's Tobin Esperance: "If you're gonna wear makeup, it's not about looking pretty. It's gotta look like you've been up all night doing drugs."

07-26-2005, 11:32 PM	#2
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	thanks for posting Gabs, i read this artice , my first reponse was man its not that big a deal really, but how ever it keeps contr oversy and THE MEGEADEATH NAME ROLLING, __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

07-26-2005, 11:57 PM	#3
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	I guess since Ellefson's no longer in the band, it makes it an issue. Heh, I don't think Dave's happy unless he's got some shit going on . Thanks for the news, Gabi. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

07-27-2005, 11:35 AM	#4
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by Dogstar) I guess since Ellefson's no longer in the band, it makes it an issue. Heh, I don't think Dave's happy unless he's got some shit going on . Thanks for the news, Gabi. Freaking Excaltey.... __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

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