Megadeth is riding high. Not only are they going on tour for the 20th anniversary of their classic, Rust In Peace, but the former “American Carnage” tour has been rescheduled, too! And things are only getting better, as the band is welcoming back original bassist David Ellefson back into the fold.

Ellefson, who played with the band from 1983-2002, has since been busy with acts like Temple of Brutality and Killing Machine. He and Mustaine had originally been in quite the bitter feud after the 2004 release of The System Has Failed which resulted in disputes over royalties. After going so far as almost removing all traces of Ellefson from the Megadeth official site, Dave Mustaine is glad to welcome his close friend back. In a very manly way, of course.

“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!”

And while Ellefson will be replacing current bassist James LoMenzo, whom Mustaine thanked for years of hard work, Ellefson is glad to be back in the band he helped make famous, especially with the anniversary tour being his first big test upon return.

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

Megadeth 2010 Tour Dates:
03/01 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
03/02 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
03/03 – Medford, OR @ Medford Armory
03/06 – Calgary, AB @ Big Four*
03/07 – Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre
03/08 – Saskatoon, SK @ Prairieland Exhibition Hall
03/11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theater
03/12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Palace Theater
03/13 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
03/15 – Washington, DC @ 9:030 Club
03/16 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
03/18 – Scranton, PA @ Scranton Cultural Center
03/19 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
03/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
03/22 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
03/23 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
03/25 – Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theater
03/26 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Amphitheater
03/27 – Lubbock, TX @ The Pavilion
03/28 – El Paso, TX @ Club 101
03/30 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
03/31 – Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

American Carnage 2010 Tour Dates:
07/23 – Quebec City, QC @ Pavillon de la Jeunesse
07/24 – Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean-Drapeau
07/26 – Halifax, NS @ Metro Centre
07/27 – Moncton, NB @ Moncton Coliseum
07/29 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre
07/30 – London, ON @ John Labatt Centre Center
08/11 – Glenn Falls, NY @ Glens Falls Civic Center
08/12 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ IZOD Center
08/14 – Boston, MA @ Tsongas Arena
08/15 – Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
08/16 – Wallingford, CT @ Chevrolet Theatre
08/18 – Cleveland, OH @ Tower City Amphitheatre
08/19 – Detroit, MI @ Joe Louis Arena
08/20 – Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
08/21 – Minneapolis, MN @ Roy Wilkins Auditorium
08/23 – Kansas City, KS @ Cap Fed Park
08/25 – Denver, CO @ Magness Arena
08/26 – Albuquerque, NM @ TIngley Coliseum
08/27 – Phoenix, AZ @ Dodge Theatre
08/29 – San Diego, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
08/30 – Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Arena
08/31 – San Francisco, CA @ Cow Palace
09/01 – Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena
09/03 – Seattle, WA @ Wamu Theatre
09/04 – Portland, OR @ Washington County Fairgrounds