Iron sharpens Metal: Megadeth bassist returns to faith, enrolls in seminary

by Joel McDurmon on Jan 17, 2012

A couple of American heavy metal stars have returned to their Christian faith, and one is even enrolled in a conservative Lutheran seminary. The Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch reports,

Concordia Seminary in Clayton welcomed students back to campus for the fall quarter last week, including many who worked for years in a profession before deciding to pursue a life of full-time church work. And while Dave Ellefson is one them, his first career is a bit unconventional—he plays bass in the heavy-metal band Megadeth.

Now, he’s studying to be a Lutheran pastor. . . .

Ellefson says he has “been clean for several years” and this step is “kind of a natural progression” for his faith. It’s certainly a progression back to his roots, a return from a long departure:

Ellefson grew up in a Christian household. Both of his parents were active in the church. His mother’s Wurlitzer organ was the first musical instrument he spent time with. As a teenager, he traded in the church organ to spend hours with a bass guitar in his hand.

Now, Ellefson will spend his time in the pulpit.

Megadeth often is regarded as a pioneer in American heavy metal. The band formed in 1983 and, apart from a few inactive years, continues to play concerts. The band’s front man, Dave Mustaine, also has returned to the Christian faith.

Since Dave and Dave both appear to be still playing for Megadeth, it would be interesting to hear how they relate their faith to their music.

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15 Comments

January 17, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Megadeth have taken a number of songs out of their playlist in response to the conversions of Dave and Dave.

−Benjamin P. Glaser
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January 17, 2012 at 3:03 pm

"Satan is laughing, Satan is crying" who new? Who's next, Kerry King?

−jant
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January 17, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Actually, Dave Mustaine, the singer, supposedly returned to the faith a few years ago, and you can see that reflected at time in the lyrics of the band's last three or so albums. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn1p-U3j9Jo

−Jeff
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January 17, 2012 at 3:57 pm

GOD's grace is a reflection of HIS omnipotence!!!

−SMITHPLACE
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January 17, 2012 at 4:29 pm

It just goes to show "GOD pouring out his spirit"

−jimmy mcrae
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January 17, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Props to these gentlemen; they can rock hard, and still have time to love God and share that faith with others. Jesus bless them, in their profession as well as in their lives away form music.

−Dredd Sweet
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January 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm

Goes to show, ” Train up a child….”, God has drawn one of his servants back to Him.
These are two of a few others over the past few years that God is drawing to Him.

−Stan
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January 18, 2012 at 12:09 am

I’m praising the Lord right now. I think I might just listen to Megadeth more.

−Jonathan salazar
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January 18, 2012 at 2:50 am

we’ve seen Brian ‘Head’ Welch coming to Jesus..Now this guy.. God is in a hurry so we too must be in a hurry to preach the Good news..way to go.

−Hemant Bobby
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January 18, 2012 at 4:58 am

Don't forget Alice Cooper and "FIeldy" from Korn also have given their lives to the Lord. This is just the beginning.

−Ron
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January 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm

this is great .praying more will come to the Lord.

−Annmarie
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January 18, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Only thing is, repent and do works worthy of repentance. My prayer is now that they are "born again" they will "grow up".

−jant
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January 20, 2012 at 3:46 am

Megadeth's music always talked about politics and life's, I would say bigger picture, if I'm saying this right! I love the "End Game" album, it's awesome! I love a lot of their lyrics on most of their albums, they always make you think! As a believer in Jesus as well, I like the view points Megadeth brings up in their music! I love Metal Music as well, and I think it is misinterpetated buy many! Thank You Megadeth for putting out years of awesome music that doesn't suck!!!

−StarBaby7
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January 23, 2012 at 6:51 am

@jant…..there is always some like you who insinuate that if folks don't do things to YOUR model of Christian life they are not grown up-like you-who see themselves as super spiritual. I guess you want Dave and Dave to do music like Bill Gaither to be considered doing musical works worthy of repentance. Your type push and hinder folks from the kingdom of God.

−CML
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