David Ellefson
| Born | November 12, 1964 |
| Hometown | Jackson, Minnesota, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Julie Foley |
| Children | Athena Grace Ellefson, Roman Alexander Ellefson |
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View images of a strong performance of Metal Allegiance in Sayreville, NJ
- The Metal Allegiance show — a venerable who's who of the heavy-metal genre — hit the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey on September 6, 2024 to an excited crowd.
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