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  Megadeth bassist David Ellefson leaves band over sexual misconduct allegations

  Megadeth have "parted ways" with co-founder David Ellefson following allegations of sexual misconduct against him. The bassist, who along with guitarist Dave Mustaine formed the group in 1983, has been accused of trying to groom an underage girl online. On Monday, Megadeth released a statement to say Ellefson was no longer part of the band.

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  Megadeth fire bassist David Ellefson after sexual misconduct allegations

  Heavy metal band Megadeth have parted company with bassist David Ellefson following allegations of sexual misconduct. Ellefson, who founded the group in 1983 alongside guitarist Dave Mustaine, was accused of attempting to groom an underage girl online. The band released a statement on Monday announcing Ellefson was no longer a member of Megadeth.

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  David Ellefson leaves Megadeth following sexual misconduct allegations

  The bass player has denied any wrongdoing.

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  Megadeth part ways with David Ellefson

  Heavy metal stars Megadeth have dumped David Ellefson from their line-up after the bassist was accused of grooming an underage girl for sex. The In My Darkest Hour rockers announced the news to fans online on Monday almost two weeks after the musicians addressed the allegations by insisting they are looking forward to "the truth coming to light". In their social media statement, frontman Dave Mustaine wrote, "We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and th

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  Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine thanks fans for support after cancer diagnosis

  The heavy metal band has been forced to cancel a string of tour dates while Mustaine undergoes treatment.

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  Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer

  The guitarist's treatment means the metal band have had to cancel a number of shows this year.

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  Dave Mustaine: Megadeth frontman diagnosed with throat cancer

  Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has revealed that he has ben diagnosed with throat cancer.Due to the diagnosis, the heavy metal band have cancelled most of their forthcoming 2019 tour.“I’ve been diagnosed with throat cancer. It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on – but I’ve faced obstacles before. I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90 per cent success rate. Treatment has already begun,” Mustaine wrote in an Facebook

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  Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has throat cancer

  Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has been diagnosed with throat cancer but is optimistic about his treatment plan. Mustaine, the metal band's singer and lead guitarist, said on social media that he is "working closely with my doctors and we've mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate". Megadeth has cancelled "most shows this year" to allow Mustaine, 57, to concentrate on his health.

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  Megadeth's Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer; band cancels 2019 shows

  Dave Mustaine, lead singer and guitarist for the heavy metal band Megadeth, has been diagnosed with throat cancer, forcing the band to cancel most of its 2019 shows, he said on Monday. Megadeth had been scheduled to perform this year in Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Buenos Aires and other cities in North and South America. "I'm working closely with my doctors, and we've mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate," Mustaine said in a statement on Facebook.

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  MegaCruise: Tickets for Megadeth's heavy metal cruise are on sale now

  Pack your swimwear and start practising your head-banging — this is your chance to go on a cruise with Megadeth. Departing from Los Angeles in October next year, the five-day trip will feature performances from the band themselves, as well numerous other heavy metal favourites. Anthrax, Testament and DragonForce — the speed-shredding supremos of Guitar Hero fame — will also be aboard the voyage, which will make stops in San Diego, California and Ensenada on the east coast of Mexico.

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