Megadeth have cancelled their immediate touring plans in light of the passing of band bassist David Ellefson‘s brother. The groups revised schedule has them returning to the road on June 20th for the ‘Amnesia Rockfest‘ in Montebello, QC.
The band said of the situation:
“Megadeth has canceled immediate tour plans as bassist David Ellefson and his family mourn the loss of his brother, who passed away on May 19, in Minneapolis, Minn. after battling cancer. A private family funeral service will be held. The band sends their deepest condolences and prayers to David during this time and ask that the fans please do the same.”
