Dave Ellefson of Megadeth-Five Magics

[@ToniBadea16]

Best cover of Five Magics I've seen on youtube.

[@micheledemaio5091]

lol

[@TheGrimReaper54321]

Ingo Twilfer really? What gave it away?

[@mr.platinum967]

Ingo Twilfer Whoah thanks, I would have never known

[@wLJKw]

hahahahaha genius

[@Bulhakas]

Toni really had everyone fooled, but thanks to Ingo's sharp senses we now know the truth.

[@devastatorg1363]

The song doesnt even needs guitar to sounds powerfull.

[@SuperCrudedude]

Very underrated bass player.

[@Lifeofbass]

Hes consistently considered as one of the top 10 greatest metal bassists of all time by music journalists and people in general, I dont think that makes him underrated... =P

[@randomdude5757]

Aleksander Vedvik And yet, people usually rank the likes of Cliff Burton higher than him...

[@NewVegasMessiah]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure Cliff could do much more than Dave.. I mean, Dave uses a pick, and I doubt he could do some of the things Cliff could do. Not bashing on Dave, because he's one of my favorite bassist and a big inspiration to my playing, but a lot of bassist can't compare to how Cliff would play. Especially at Cliff's age.

[@randomdude5757]

NewVegasMessiah Come on, why would pick playing be easier than finger playing ...? The only thing that pick makes easier is fast playing, like the bridge part on One. But pick makes it harder to control your tone, to mute the strings. And listen to Killing is my Business, his bass playing is exquisite, and he was about as old as Cliff.

[@SpectorEuro4]

NewVegasMessiah here we go with the pick again......

[@MrMetalhorse]

I don't think Dave Ellefson gets enough credit and respect as bass player. His bass lines are groovy as fuck and one of the things that make Megadeth so badass.

[@ttfd]

totally... i think this is because of a stigma that pick-bassists are failures or somthing like that. Dave always managed to to play interesting and relatively complex parts with pick like a boss

[@phipschi4255]

@@ttfd yet pick players are the most successfull ones. Macca is the richest bassist by quite a mile

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@phipschi4255 i like david but success is no indicator of quality... think of cardi b...

[@likkidixx]

Dave wrote much of it. How much? The sound is all Jr.

[@travisscott5867]

@@sirspongadoodleactually Cardi B is not a good pick bass player so you’re absolutely right

[@The_Buff_Guy]

Gotta hand it to Ellefson, he's a monster behind the Bass. Anyone who can match Mustaine's riffs on Bass guitar and accent where necessary at the level of perfection that Ellefson delivers deserves a mention in the history books. Megadeth needs to get inducted in the RnR hall of fame already!

[@manco828]

He's sort of like Cliff Burton on the bass but without the extra ability to write interesting things like the intro to Damage Inc.

[@Goabnb94]

+kael tha's ^ this. Nothing against Cliff, I love his work and Rest in Peace (RIP Nick Menza too, so sad), but overall, it's not as god-like as people like to make out, compared to what other bassists can do. He paved the way, obviously, to show what bass in metal could do, but he is overrated.

[@Goabnb94]

***** Cliff is overrated. Its not to say he is bad, he certainly is a great bassist, but given too much praise when he's not the best.

[@markbreaux6613]

ABSOLUTELY!! THEY'VE BEEN NEEDING TO BE INDUCTED!

[@Hellion73]

+Goabnb94 True. As a bassist myself for 22 yesrs, and without saying i am near those pros, i can say that, to me, its most "easy" playing or practice much of the Cliff compotitions than many of Jr. cos he is very tech in what he does, for his jazz roots, i think. Eather way, Cliff was good and ground breaking in his time, pushing the bass to the front in the metal music style...

[@louissuppa490]

one of the cleanest players I've heard...crystal clear

[@tylerbrah4676]

Louis Suppa the end is near

[@juanmanuelcorrea7673]

@@tylerbrah4676 part of the master plan

[@karstjaeger_]

@@juanmanuelcorrea7673 dont look now to israel

[@madden7732]

@@karstjaeger_ it might be your homeland

[@Johnny.1965]

Great tone too

[@lynchiann]

I still can't believe how he ruined his own career.

[@bogoid]

Dave Mustaine is the Ellefson of the guitar world

[@tylerbrah4676]

Nathan you mean ellefson is the mustaine of the bass world?

[@PierreParo]

@@tylerbrah4676 anyway its absolutely false lol

[@jrjr1295]

Huh

[@rivermorgenstern7653]

Hahaha yes, why not

[@stuartewoldt1513]

Mustain writes the bass lines of the megadeth 😂

[@gmv12345]

@ 3:58 Bass ear-gasm moment of the song for me!!!

[@NeilTheDruid]

Dave Ellefson is seriously underrated. There are a loads of fantastic runs throughout his career in Megadeth.

[@tangleone]

Each of the strings on his bass are the 5 magics!!!! I finally understand

[@daboo723]

damn Dave's picking technique is amazing, he probably has a better picking technique than most guitarists haha.

[@cjjguitarbass117]

So clean ... one of my favorite songs for heavy metal bass. Haunting ... well executed ..

[@TheManwithafan]

...alchemeeeeeee... ..sorcereee.. ..wizadreee! xD

[@marshallalexander8228]

+TheManwithafan you are everywhere! LOL

[@TheManwithafan]

***** HAHA mate! xD

[@TheSynysterSlash]

THIGH MASTER! THIGH MAGIC!

[@flacidhouse350]

I always heard that.

[@droidsector]

Lol

[@2pigsTV]

I like all the nerds chanting "5 magics!" in the background. If I were there I would no doubt be one of them

[@Midheaven616]

bust in peace

[@kristasparks4919]

Man i dont know how many times i clicked the "like" button and forgot that I already clicked it :p

[@Adek7796]

The best bassist ever for me..

[@tylerbrah4676]

Adek7796 yeah one of my inspirations

[@Nautilus1972]

In Metal? There was Cliff Burton then there was everyone else. Imagine what Cliff would have become.

[@arvindshastry1178]

@@Nautilus1972 There are lots of bassists who are better than Cliff

[@toys4072]

@@Nautilus1972 jason is better xd

[@ionehkontehdiabo7627]

@@toys4072 jason couldnt even play cliffs lines lol. Jason n Cliff are like my 2 idols so nothing against em but Jason always just followed james and didnt have that flare that Cliffs line had that glued the guitars and drums together. Watch the new gibson Dave Mustaine documentary and even Dave says it. And i know the way jason auditioned was learning off the tapes and records with no iso tracks but with any decent speakers you could hear cliffs lines through the mix

[@peKadoDeDioZ]

i wish there was one of him doing hook in mouth

[@meedily]

He was one of the most inspirational bass players when I was starting out. Loved his bright tone.

[@edwinfields9379]

RIP Dave's mother.

[@ianoloughnan9345]

there's not enough Dave ellefson stuff on KZbin guy singing kind of pissed me off

[@sam8404]

Yeah I hate when people enjoy themselves around their favorite musicians. Isn't that just the worst?

[@H.E.M.]

sam8404 especially when they’re ass at singing

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

Five magics and Hanger 18 are the greatest thrash metal songs in my opinion. So much groove and yet so much agression. Its fantastic

[@robertghanem107]

Holy WARS TOO...

[@loathingmachine]

1:58 that harmonic is just perfect

[@Dubile]

This guy’s hands are more precise than a surgeon’s

[@billyarsenault1970]

Ellefson is bad ass on that beast of a bass. No fucking joke. Totally has his own unique style and sound. Anyone trying to imitate him would just look foolish. I don't recall ever seeing or hearing anyone even bother trying. Just seems like he is on a whole different level of expertise. Mad respect for this Heavy Metal living legend

[@HelloImNoob2323]

Approximately 40% of the people watching the Holy Wars video clicked to see this Five Magics video... I'm surprised, I guess the other 60% doesn't know whats up. IMO this would be the song I'd ask Ellefson to play haha.

[@Janopooh]

The real "Dave" - driving that Bass and backbone

[@thomasstewart9398]

This guy seems to know all the parts!

[@ElShogoso]

If you play this along with the original track, you have Ten Magics tyvm have a nice day

[@headkickko609]

The most underrated bass player in the history of mankind.

[@Thrashpowerpush]

Damn I can't stop listening to this riff

[@faviogonzalez214]

Dave is such a chill guy, really cool. One of the greatest bassists out there

[@Flaming676]

David is a machine behind his bass! Extraordinary player!!!

[@ripperplaysclon152]

Sucks he had to get caught up in all that controversy, he doesn’t deserve it.

[@Johnuao]

Imagine a band made of Ellefson, Newsted and Cliff Burton

[@masters1990mj]

Its very easy to tell that david ellefson is one of the best bassists in the world

[@josemojicaperez4436]

I have the honor to see Rust In Peace in Mexico City 2010 live... And "Five Magics" was killer...

[@alvaroxazul1234]

Mustaine: GOD Ellefson: Yisus!

[@HAKKIINNEN]

El bajo de este hombre en todas sus canciones son un mazo constante que te martilla la cabeza sin descansar que gran bajista

[@nurbukhorimuslim8113]

Newsted for Megadeth

[@RodGibsonMusic]

The best qualities of Ellefson are his timing, accuracy, and cleanliness.

[@MM80666]

...dudes a fret wizard.

[@megaearthed]

Dave this is totally cool. all focused in on the bass and seeing the the person who wrote these bass parts play them is so enjoyable. Truly a inspiration for me to watch. thanx again

[@ronenTheBarbarian]

Pffff this Ellefson guy won't go anywhere....

[@MusicJamin330]

I think that Dave Mustaine should do a Clinic. I would love to see how he plays some of the riffs he has made over the years. I try learning some parts by ear but there are just some parts I just can't seem to put my finger on unless I see it being played so I can have an Idea of where the notes are on the Fretboard. I would love to hear it too, Hearing stuff like Five Magics being played by Dave himself at a clinic would be a really cool experience.

[@MaSa-st7pj]

Maybe He is not super ultra bassist on the planet but He's style so clean and clear It's very same as studio recording back in the days He was at 20's when It was recording now, He's 50 and still rock'n roll on it.

[@QbidMusicandMore]

This is how most albums should be recorded. With the bass turned into the forefront everything else in the background.

[@jdsv8601]

CigarBGuitarefx bass and drums are the rhythmic pillars of a song, but guitars carry out the main melody

[@malcolmkyeremeh5444]

^ what the guy above said. I think megadeth has done a really great job of mixing the bass in relation to the other instruments. Cant think of one album that it was bad (not including the atrocious remasters, they were akin to earrape imo). Countdown to extinction though was definitely my favorite in terms of his volume. It was so loud and he was playing some fucking amazing ass riffs, but it wasnt drowning out anything. I also like their old albums, like rip and backwards, cuz he sounded almost like a 3rd guitar that was also bass. Love it

[@Mrthemysticguy]

why people pick megadeth over metallica or metallica over megadeth is over my head they are both the GODS of metal And have strong connections, megadeth wouldnt be around without metallica so, dont pick sides they are both great bands

[@flacidhouse350]

Well Metallica is a great band.

[@reflexionofme]

Fuck so amazing haunting tune

[@xxxroosterxxx4885]

Dude, you are missed in Megadeth for sure. Now it's just Mustaine and the wannabes...

[@lamontarnold1612]

No matter what. He still is a good bass player he made megadeth

[@phipschi4255]

Eh. Mustaine has written most bass lines from megadeth

[@guitarforall]

holy shit. imagine sitting there 15 ft away from him

[@santiago5906]

1:46 BEAST

[@ssexoduss]

Notice how no one is singing at the beginning? *coughposerscough* Shit, i'd even hum to the beat of the bass!!

[@kazoshay]

Rust in Peace is such an amazing album I'm convinced it came from another dimension

[@georgeneal8497]

Dave is freaking awesome

[@kultiras4978]

That's it. I'm buying a Jackson Bass Guitar.

[@Alexanderthegreatdrummer]

Sarin tos his signature kellybird is fucking gorgeous

[@giuliostrammiello]

That harmonic 2:00

[@austindolan3142]

The intro looks so much harder on bass than guitar

[@atranfanatic]

Especially those slide riffs in the beginning. I had no idea the complexity of the bass riffing.

[@fabioriato]

As a bass player myself, I can atest that it's easier than it looks. And it's very cool to play.

[@ericseliz34]

Just the way his fingers moved across the frets is hypnotic

[@theyetidude]

Best bass player in metal. Some guys may be more "skilled," but he knows melodies and songwriting. His leads rule: Peace Sells and Dawn Patrol. Can't beat it.

[@pabloaguilera9586]

David Ellefson es un crack!! best bassist player ever!! lml

[@nunya3272]

Amazing baseline... I just feel ellefson is kinda left out with marty and dave soloing so much 🤣

[@Seriusguitarplayer00]

No actually Geddy Lee of Rush inspired Cliff and Dave. Sure, he doesn't play metal, but it says in Wikipedia that Geddy inspired great bassplayers like cliff and dave. LOOK IT UP!!

[@ianoloughnan9345]

flawless though should be it was written by him

[@azathoth0820]

legend

[@VideoMask93]

Cliff's bio cites an interview where he cites both Geddy and Geezer as influences, as well as Stanley Clarke, Ulrich Roth, and Ed King.

[@mverbael]

what a treat!!! sweet glimpse. Thanx for posting

[@Sloots_and_Ladders]

I love how megadeth revolves around jackson. Dave is probably gunna go back to them. Any one know why he stopped using them?

[@TheManbearpig64]

this guys pretty good he should audition for megadeth...

[@TheMetalliSomething]

doesn't matter who you are, if you play bass, you're no doubt the coolest one in your band

[@michaelgmcauliffe]

I AGREE I AM ONE!!

[@dperrucho]

cliff was awesome, but the best finger bassists are geddy lee and steve harris

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Ive watched this so many times. I love Dave's style.

[@MegaSlayer_92]

3:59 - 4:04 what a fucking beast!

[@checcospinea]

Mi viene il mal di mare a guardare sto video!

[@Fourthirteen82]

Cameraman has Parkinson's

[@eberaliagahernandez2326]

5:40 killer riff lml

[@robertbricker2036]

One of the most underrated bass player Dave's got chops

[@ShadeMetal1005]

each string on his bass is a magic!

[@Milly5216]

Picking hand is barely working… that’s finesse not strength

[@BronzeAgeCelt]

You can't judge a bass players off of their records. Watch these guys live stuff, you'll be impressed.

[@sigmarieti8]

Vividly demonstrated! Dave Ellefson is Bassist Metal God! 🤘

[@ekirenrut]

Dave still rocks! Huge inspiration when I started playing bass as a teenager. The opening riff on peace sells? 'nuff said.

[@matenagy9244]

Nice cover man, you also look a lot like Dave Ellefson!

[@evarojasbassist9271]

David if you please!!!!! He masters Five Magics!!!!!!! This is sincerely one of the best bass lines in a song ever. I was very lucky I got to see him and Frank Bello at Sam Ash.

[@MetalMaarten]

Soooo much definition in that bass... Never heard it anywhere before..

[@adrianrojas8475]

Tiene que volver a tocar en megadeth!!

[@majicogarcia8417]

Best Thrash Metal bass tone of all time. Daves bass just sounds like ear candy.

[@ludamoma24]

Gran bajista.

[@casaay]

goat

[@jaimeandrespertuznieto4555]

All the heaviest part of megadeth relapse in Dave ellefson.. is a monster.

[@BigbombX]

Dave is such a cool guy, and a beast bassist. I want to have a beer with him

[@mohamadjulian3733]

Soo satisfying when seeing the bass intro from five magics

[@dany3241291]

I wish I could be his apprentice...

[@Seriusguitarplayer00]

Someone who likes Geddy Lee

[@manemustaine]

ellefson is the man. his lines are always precise, his tone always full and rich just awesome

[@jmpsthrufyre]

I think I got to play an older bass of his. Could be BS though. A girl in NY named L. Sharkn said she helped with bass tech roady stuff and she had his white Jackson. Did I say I played it? Kind of. Didn't fret anything just plucked the open strings. When she wasn't looking. If I remember correctly it was a heavy sucker. But this was late 80"s so. Many moons ago.

[@Devotheus]

Guys, get a life instead of debating who is greater player than any other. Let's put it this way... Cliff Williams definitely kicks ass and he does it mainly with using open E- and A-strings. Personally I think Sheehan might be technical and all that shit, but it doesn't matter since his music is crap. Same applies to Wooten, Clarke and Miller. So, can we now conclude this by saying that every person has his own criteria by which he thinks someone is good or not?