Featuring David Ellefson & Jeff Young / Six-Strings Inc.With Special Guests: Gravel

KINGS OF THRASH “The MEGA Years” features GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson, along with guitarist Jeff Young, reuniting for a short US run before they gear up for "Wake Up....Australia" in July. Showcasing material not performed live in several decades, along with the spirit of the era which launched one of the greatest genres of heavy metal music.

Says Ellefson, “I think we’ve assembled an energetic song list and group of musicians to capture the spirit of a genre we helped create & define so many years ago. Fans have been requesting these songs for a long time now and it seems like a good moment to bring them back to the stage”.

Jeff Young adds, “The mission here is to bring a connection of goodwill through the music, with a collaboration of musicians and friends in our community. Our thrash tribe casts a wide net to give people hope in a time when they’re looking for something positive & uplifting. What better than way to do that than through the music which has become the soundtrack to our lives.”

The KINGS OF THRASH “Summer of Thrash" tour with Chaz Leon's commanding vocals leading the charge, backed by Fred Aching's precision drumming, audiences can anticipate a high-octane performance that pays homage to favorite classic deep cuts.

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Featuring David Ellefson, Jeff Young / Six-Strings Inc. and special guest Chris Poland of MEGADETH!!!

KINGS OF THRASH! Back down under due to high demand! And with some extra special embellishments… For his first time in Australia, the original MEGADETH guitarist, Chris Poland, will be joining the group to perform the MEGADETH album “Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" in its entirety plus a Best Of set for their upcoming Australian shows.

An extra bonus to this run of shows… a very exclusive, Q&A evening with the band themselves in Melbourne.

KINGS OF THRASH “Wake Up...Australia!!!” features GRAMMY® Award winning, co-founding member of Megadeth, bassist David Ellefson, along with guitarist Jeff Young from the acclaimed "So Far, So Good... So What!" album and finally, after all these years, the original Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland, who recorded the first 2 extremely influential albums "Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!", along with the multi-platinum worldwide smash, "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?”

What an honour to reunite these original members of a groundbreaking genre and showcase an evening of early Thrash classics in MELBOURNE*, CANBERRA, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE (First time) and then MELBOURNE AGAIN!If you were lucky enough to catch the band on their last tour of Australia in 2023… the shows were packed to the rafters and the VIP experience packages were sold out across the board.

We were left wanting more…So, we asked the fans… What would they want for a follow up tour of Kings of Thrash in Aus? The resounding, definitive answer? What will now be known as the Kings of Thrash “WAKE UP….AUSTRALIA!” Tour.This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this line up… doing this album… with these guys… rounded out most expertly with the esteemed Chaz Leon - Musician and Fred Aching Drums, returning once again, upon demand.

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April 29, 2024 - Kings Of Thrash announce their long-awaited "Anarchy in the UK" tour with special guests Andry and Hellgrimm.

The tour is set to kick off October 24, 2024 and run through November 02, 2024. This highly anticipated tour will feature none other than Grammy Award Winning Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, drummer Fred Aching and vocalist/guitarist Chaz Leon.

The tour promises an electrifying experience for fans as Kings Of Thrash makes its debut in the United Kingdom, paying homage to the birthplace of heavy metal.

This tour holds special significance as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking album "Youthanasia," platinum (USA) and gold (UK) a milestone in Ellefson's illustrious career.

"We are super thrilled to finally bring Kings Of Thrash to the UK, in many ways the origins of heavy metal," said David Ellefson. "Even more so, celebrating some highlights of the 30th anniversary of the 'Youthanasia' album. The UK has been such a fantastic supporter for more than 40 years of our music, so it'll be great to bring to our fans rare tracks and highlights of some of the most monumental albums in thrash metal history."

Says Jeff Young, “I can’t wait to get back to the UK! The last time I played there was with Megadeth in 1988 at Castle Donington for the “Monsters of Rock” festival, so this return trip is long overdue!”

In addition to commemorating the "Youthanasia" anniversary, the tour will also showcase select cuts from "Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good", "So Far...So Good... So What!", and "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" promising an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

The "Anarchy in the UK" tour will be a testament to Kings Of Thrash's enduring legacy and their unwavering commitment to delivering high-octane performances that captivate audiences worldwide. 

Limited edition VIP upgrades, Stage Used basses, Best of the West on CD DIGIPAK and LP will be available.

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KINGS OF THRASH"Best Of The West - Live At The Whisky A Go-Go" 3 DISC SET! Includes Two (2) Audio CDs and (1) DVD as an added bonus.Features GRAMMY® Award Winning Bassist David Ellefson with guitarists Jeff Young and Chris Poland, reuniting to perform the early Thrash classics, "Killing is My Business ...and Business is Good!" and "So Far, So Good, So What!" albums in their entirety. Get it now at cleorecs.com