David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) has recruited Chip Z’nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff), Stephen Shareaux (Kik Tracee), Drew Fortier (ex-Bang Tango), and Paolo Caridi, for a new cover of Donnie Iris’ “Ah! Leah!.” You can check that out below:
Ellefson commented:
“The skinny tie alternative rock movement of the early ’80s was such a fun and creative era for music. ‘Ah! Leah!’ was not only a massive FM radio hit; it’s a hauntingly beautiful song with an unforgettable melody and lyric. Alongside acts like Aldo Nova, The Greg Kihn Band, Joe Jackson and The Cars, this was a transformative time for rock music that shaped me as a young musician. This rendition brings together an amazingly talented group of friends and musicians to create a really cool version of this classic, setting a creative tone for the holiday season!”
Chip Z’Nuff added:
“Anytime I get the opportunity to work with heavyweights on a classic 1980s hit, I sonically attack with as much reflection and intent as possible. David Ellefson picked an incendiary track with Donnie Iris’s ‘Ah! Leah!’, which is the perfect combination of pop meets metal in 2025!”
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