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Video: MEGADETH Bassist Checks Out Damage Caused By Superstorm Sandy - Nov. 10, 2012

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson visited Long Island, New York to check out some of the damage caused by superstorm Sandy prior to the band's November 10 performance at The Paramount in Huntington on the "Countdown To Extinction" 20th-anniversary tour. Check out the footage below.

Thousands of Long Island residents remained without power Saturday 10 days after after Sandy struck, causing a loss of $750 million in economic activity in Nassau County.

It is estimated that Sandy may have caused $50 billion in economic losses from the Carolinas to Maine, including property damage, lost business and extra living expenses.

The 20th-anniversary edition of MEGADETH's 1992 double platinum-certified "Countdown To Extinction" album was released on November 6 via Capitol/EMI.

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posted by : cfreckna
11/10/2012 11:07:59 PM
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Nice hat Dave :) hahaha

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COMMENT | hmmm
posted by : ChopShop777
11/10/2012 11:14:43 PM
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I am a huge Megadeth fan, but honestly I don't see how someone can stand over total destruction where many people died and have their lives ruined with a big fucking smile on your face ? I don't see how someone can do that.

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COMMENT | 'RE: hmmm'
posted by : Ribba
11/11/2012 1:01:29 AM
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Dude, this is pretty far from total destruction and it's not like their lives have been ruined. He's probably smiling because he's impressed by how well the people are dealing with it.

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COMMENT | 'RE: ''RE: hmmm'''
posted by : ChopShop777
11/11/2012 3:33:57 AM
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ok well. that's a good point, I didn't realize they were far away fromit and didn't think about how well people are dealing with it, my apologies.

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COMMENT | 'RE: hmmm'
posted by : mattmetallifuk
11/11/2012 5:17:03 AM
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You need to smile. People need the positive spirit. They dont need more wallowing in grief and despair, they already have too much of that.

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posted by : supernoia
11/10/2012 11:33:00 PM
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I'm pretty sure Ellefson and Doug Heffernan don't mean it like that man

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COMMENT | volume
posted by : BSlash24
11/10/2012 11:44:26 PM
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anyone go to that Megadeth show last night? what was with the volume? I was expecting to have my face melted, you could barely hear it. Bizarre. crowd chanting "turn it up". I've been to acoustic shows that were louder. Like a big pillow over the speakers.

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COMMENT | 'I was there...'
posted by : epac
11/12/2012 11:48:24 AM
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...yes, it could have been louder. But still a good show.

Personally, I was glad the whole "computer / effects display" broke down. I was getting epilepsy...I came to hear the music and see the band rip it up, not watch videos.

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posted by : Walrus Rimjob
11/11/2012 12:31:32 AM
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This Jabroni said that hurricane Sandy was New York's Katrina

How so bro?

Death toll for Katrina - 1,833

Death toll for Sandy- 110

Fucking New Yorkers. The world does not revolve around you assholes

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posted by : BrewMe
11/11/2012 5:20:59 AM
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Ellefson is a good, sincere dude. That auction they were talking about sounds like a good thing.

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posted by : BarA75
11/11/2012 6:38:04 AM
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He looks like a heavy metal cocker spaniel

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posted by : The_Zee
11/11/2012 6:57:06 AM
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@ Walrus Rimjob

Dude, who cares about Katrina ? That's bullshit :

- 100'000 to 150'000 people died in Hiroshima
- About 300'000 in Haïti in 2010.

See how stupid is your argument ? Every one of these 110 people who lost their lives is a tragedy, regardless to the rest of the world. Now stop trying to be smart/funny on a tragic situation and show some respect.

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COMMENT | 'I agree that even one death is a tragedy...'
posted by : epac
11/12/2012 11:46:43 AM
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...but saying 110 deaths is the same as 300,000 is just as stupid.

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COMMENT | We to Know How this shit is to live Through...
posted by : SabbathLife
11/11/2012 7:59:59 AM
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Hurricane Charlie did a fucking Spell on us not to count a few others.And NO! Dave is not happy about this shit!Some dumb asses around here just need to fuck off Mmk...Dave is one hell of a good guy that would give the shirt off his back for people.

Good luck and God Bless is Right man!We always come back stronger ya know!

Always cool to see a report from Jr. and see you guys soon!

MEGADETH 2012..Turn the shit up Boys!!!!Hahaha!

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posted by : RiotAct666
11/11/2012 9:08:17 AM
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Ellefson is a cool dude & nothing but class.

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posted by : Christonabike
11/11/2012 11:59:10 AM
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Your "God" did this Junior .

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COMMENT | You morons are a bunch of fucking tools
posted by : patlapse
11/11/2012 7:34:42 PM
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First off, the storm was 14 days ago. The water there was 6 -7 feet high. Tens of thousands of homes were destroyed. They were in the heart of it all. As for the Katrina comment? The reason the death total wasn't higher was twofold a) because of Katrina people take the warnings way more serious and b) NY'ers for the most part had the means ($$ , cars, relatives) to get out of harms way , where many in NOLA didn't. I'm not a huge fan of Megadeth anymore but nothing but respect for the dude.

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