The Best Thrash Album of Each Year, From 1983 to 1993
Here is the best thrash metal album of each year from 1983 to 1993. Over thrash’s first decade (plus one more year), we saw the rise and fall of one of heavy metal’s most enduring […]
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DAVID ELLEFSON Doesn’t Rule Out Full Album Of Original KINGS OF THRASH Material: ‘I’m Certainly Not Gonna Say No To It’
In a new interview with The Rock N’ Roll & Coffee Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about “Lockdown”, the new single from his KINGS OF THRASH project, also featuring ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young, […]
Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, JEFF YOUNG And CHRIS POLAND Unite On KINGS OF THRASH Single ‘Lockdown’
KINGS OF THRASH, the acclaimed union of MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),plus Chaz Leon (vocals, guitar) and DEAD GROOVE/BULLETBOYS drummer Fred Aching, with special guest (and fellow ex-MEGADETH-er) Chris Poland, returns […]
‘Big 4’ Thrash Bassist Who Turned Down Alice Cooper Tour Offer
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson reflected on the invitation he received to join Alice Cooper‘s touring band — and why he turned it down. Ellefson and ex-Rob Zombie/current Marilyn Manson bassist Piggy D discussed career second chances […]
The Obamas, Ben Proudfoot, Kyle Thrash Team Up For ‘The Turnaround’
Michelle and Barack Obama are teaming up with double Oscar winner and Kyle Thrash for The Turnaround, a short documentary that will make its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. The film tells a […]
The Most Played Song Live by 15 Big Thrash Bands
Here is the most played song live by 15 big thrash metal bands. Thrash’s history spans more than four decades with Metallica largely credited for birthing the genre with their 1983 debut Kill ‘Em All. However, […]
Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Kick Off 2024 Australian Tour In Canberra (4K Video)
KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),kicked off a five-date tour of Australia on July 23 at The Baso in Canberra. 4K fan-filmed video of the […]
KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: October/November 2024 U.K. Tour Announced
KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced the “Anarchy In The UK” tour with special guests ANDRY and HELLGRIMM. The trek will kick off October […]
Slayer Were the Best “Big Four” Thrash Band
Despite an unceremonious split with Slayer toward the end of the band’s career, founding member Dave Lombardo still holds the iconic metal act in high regard. In fact, the legendary drummer insists that Slayer were […]
SODOM Frontman Says It Would ‘Very Easy’ For Promoters To Book More Shows Featuring ‘Big Four’ Of German Thrash Metal
In a recent interview with La Mesa Del Metal, SODOM frontman Thomas “Angelripper” Such spoke about the possibility of there being more shows featuring the long-awaited union of Germany’s legendary “Teutonic Big Four”, completed by […]
40 Years Ago, Metallica Brought the Thrash on Kill ‘Em All
“Bang that head that doesn’t bang.” – R. Burch ‘83 Thus reads the quote on the back sleeve of Metallica’s debut album Kill ‘Em All, which was released on July 25th, 1983. It stands as […]
Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH Concert In Brisbane
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), played the second show of its Australian tour earlier tonight (Thursday, July 13) at The Zoo in Brisbane. Fan-filmed […]
German Thrash Metal Scene Explored In ‘Total Thrash – The Teutonic Story’ Documentary; Los Angeles Screening Announced
For moviemaker Daniel Hofmann from Germany, thrash metal means being able to escape from everyday life and simply forgetting everything in front of the stage and letting the hell out with the best people in […]
Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH ‘Thrashin’ USA’ 2023 Tour Kickoff
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), kicked off its “Thrashin’ USA” 2023 tour last night (Thursday, February 16) at The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Fan-filmed […]
Watch KINGS OF THRASH Perform At ‘Days Of The Dead’ Horror Convention In Atlanta
The Legends Of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal YouTube channel has uploaded video of KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), performing on January 28 at the […]
JEFF YOUNG And DAVID ELLEFSON ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ About DAVE MUSTAINE’s Reaction To KINGS OF THRASH
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), will release a live CD/DVD package called “Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go” on […]
KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Trailer For ‘Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go’
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), recently signed a worldwide deal with Cleopatra Records. The group will release a live CD/DVD package called “Best […]
KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: February/March 2023 U.S. Tour Announced
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has announced the first leg of a planned 2023 world tour, commencing February 16 in Joliet, Illinois. The “Thrashin’ […]
Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Bring ‘Kings Of Thrash’ Tour To Las Vegas
Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) played the third show of the KINGS OF THRASH “The MEGA Years” tour last night (Friday, October 14) at The Space in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]
Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Kick Off ‘Kings Of Thrash’ Tour In San Diego
Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) kicked off the KINGS OF THRASH “The MEGA Years” tour last night (Wednesday, October 12) at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. They were […]