David Ellefson is the new bassist for the legendary metal band Metal Church. The former Megadeth member makes his debut with the band on a track titled “F.A.F.O.,” which stands for “F* Around and Find Out.”
Kurdt Vanderhoof, the founding guitarist and the only original member still in the band, expressed his excitement: “After 45 years, having new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back—and this lineup is firing on all cylinders.”
The new Metal Church lineup also features guitarist Rick Van Zandt, drummer Ken Mary, and vocalist Brian Allen. Ellefson left Megadeth in 2021 and has since played in bands like Dieth, The Lucid, Kings of Thrash, and Ellefson-Soto.
Meanwhile, Megadeth is set to release their final album on January 23 and will embark on a multi-year farewell tour. Stay tuned for more updates on both bands!
