Megadeth issues statement after David Ellefson denies alleged ‘grooming’ accusations

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a post published on his official Twitter account. “Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning,” the tweet read. “A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran heavy metal quartet Megadeth have released a statement regarding sexual misconduct allegations against bassist David Ellefson, who recently denied that he was “grooming” an underaged girl via online messages and videos.“We are aware of the recent statements regarding David Ellefson, and are watching developments closely,” the band wrote in a statement posted on social media accounts on late Monday. “As it relates to creativity and business, we are all familiar with one another.

Megadeth have issued a statement on bassist David Ellefson, who recently denied allegations that he was grooming an underage girl online.“We are aware of the recent statements regarding David Ellefson, and are watching developments closely,” the band wrote in a statement shared on their social media accounts on May 11.“As it relates to creativity and business, we are all familiar with one another,” the statement continues. “However, there are clearly aspects of David’s private life that he has kept to himself.”“As this situation unfolds, it is important that all voices be heard clearly and respectfully.

Megadeth’s David Ellefson has denied allegations that he was grooming an underage girl online.The allegations surfaced after several explicit screenshots and videos, which Ellefson said were “some private and personal conversations and interactions”, were shared on social media with some alleging they were with an underage girl.Speaking about the images and videos, Ellefson said the media was “released with ill intention by a third party who was not authorised to have them or share them.