Kiko Loureiro , guitarist for Megadeth , commented on the sexual scandal involving David Ellefson that resulted in the bassist's dismissal .
In an interview with Rolling Stone Brazil , the Brazilian musician stated that he only learned about the controversy when Ellefson himself published a statement on social media defending himself against accusations of alleged involvement with a minor, a fact also denied by the young woman with whom the bassist was having an extramarital affair.
Loureiro's initial reaction was to offer support to his then-bandmate. “I called him the next day and offered to talk. 'If you need anything, call me,' I told him. But this is an area I don't know much about, because I don't have experience in this kind of thing,” he explained. “He came to talk to me about five days later. We talked, and I kept following the case.”
The guitarist also confessed to some apprehension about the whole situation. “Society is in a different place now, and nobody knew what this could turn into. But I left it to him to handle in the best way possible. He's an adult and knows what's best to do,” he pointed out. “I never saw him doing any of this on tour. But, since we were touring together, I was also afraid of being dragged into it. So, I distanced myself a bit from it.”
Following Ellefson's departure, the band is about to announce a new bassist and has replaced the former member on the recordings for the upcoming album . Loureiro suggested Felipe Andreoli from Angra , but the final choice will be another musician .
