MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has been added as a guest on tonight's Talking Metal Live. David's live interview will take place at 7 PM (EST)/4 (PST).

As previously reported, tonight’s Talking Metal Live (February 9th, 2009) will also feature live interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy will conduct with BRUCE KULICK (ex-KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD), Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, Howard Stern Show), Annick, the Morbid Chef, and all female JUDAS PRIEST tribute band, JUDAS PRIESTESS.

The episode will air from 7 - 10 PM Eastern Time (4 - 7 PM Pacific Time) and can be heard live online at talkingmetallive.com as well as on iTunes at Mark Strigl Radio.

Yesterday, Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth’s upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining 1990 album Rust In Peace in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth favorites.

"This shows the power of brotherly love and forgiveness,” Mustaine says. “David Ellefson belongs in Megadeth. Next we are going to show you the power of getting your asses kicked...HARD!"

David Ellefson concurs: "This is a huge moment for all of us, band and fans alike. It is a great celebration of the music from one of the biggest landmark albums of our career."

Ellefson will join Mustaine and Megadeth band members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar) on tour in support of the group’s current CD Endgame, which has received some of the highest critical accolades of the band’s career.

"We'd like to thank James LoMenzo for several years of loyal service on the bass, and wish him the very best," Mustaine adds.

For more information on Megadeth, go to www.megadeth.com.