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Megadeth Star Praises U2 For Their Bold iTunes Album Move

12/18/2014
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(Classic Rock) U2 caused controversy earlier this year when they gave their latest album Songs Of Innocence away for free to iTunes users. But Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson says he didn't have a problem with the stunt and credits them and Metallica for making 'bold' moves in the digital music age.

He continues: "I think U2 are a fantastic band - just like any big group that goes out and takes chances. Years ago, everybody wanted to hate on Metallica and Lars Ulrich because he fought Napster. Well, he was right. It's easy to hate the 800-pound gorilla because everybody sees them as entitled and privileged and they get to do what the rest of us can't.

"But you know what? They work their asses off for it - they're a phenomenally great band. Whether you like their recent songs or not, whether you like some of the publicity moves they make or their business acumen, I have nothing but tremendous respect for that band."

He also detailed how influential U2 have been to his career. Read what he had to say here.

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