As previously reported, David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) is currently filling in for Overkill bassist D.D. Verni on the band’s Latin American tour. You can see fan-filmed footage of him performing with the group during their April 11 show in Guadalajara, Mexico below: [via Blabbermouth]
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently got to reconnect with his sister for the first time in 20 years. Sadly, this news comes amid her battle with terminal illness. Mustaine said the following via social media: “I just got a shocking FaceTime video call from my sister Suzanne. Sadly, she is going to be leaving this…
Today is April Fools’ Day and as always a number of metal artists have gotten in on the fun. You can see various April 1st related posts below: Trivium fire drummer Alex Bent: I can’t believe I’m writing this. The three of us have been through a lot. And it’s obvious that one of the…
Kings Of Thrash, the project featuring Jeff Young (ex-Megadeth), David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Chaz Leon, and Fred Aching, have announced a June U.S. tour. Gravel will open. Here’s the dates: 06/15 Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs 06/16 Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live 06/17 Joliet, IL – The Forge 06/18 Lawrence, KS – The Bottleneck 06/20…
Megadeth will be livestreaming their April 13-14 shows at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fans can purchase virtual tickets via Veeps. The band commented: “We’re excited to share that on April 13 and 14 you can stream the #CrushTheWorldTour sold-out shows live from Buenos Aires on Veeps. Join us for our triumphant return to…
Kings Of Thrash, the project featuring guitarist Jeff Young (ex-Megadeth), bassist/vocalist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, and drummer Fred Aching have announced a July Australian tour. The trek will find the band performing Megadeth’s “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying?” in full with guest guitarist Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth). Here’s the dates: 07/22 Melbourne, AUS –…
Overkill have recruited David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) to handle bass on their Latin American tour. He will be filling in for D.D. Verni, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. Singer Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth commented: “South, Central America and Mexico, with D.D. on the mend from surgery and the opportunity in front of us, where to go…
During a recent interview with Monterrey Rock, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine blasted musicians who “believe their own hype.” According to him, all artists are “the same.” Mustaine said the following when asked about Megadeth’s success over the years: “I think it’s not compromising and sticking to your convictions, being true to yourself, and just not being…
During a recent interview with OsvAlex Comunicación, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine offered an update on the band’s new album plans. The frontman says “by the end of this year [he’ll probably] be ready to start recording some new stuff.” Mustaine said the following: “We’re not on tour right now. We’re getting ready to go on tour.…
During a recent appearance on The Chuck Shute Podcast, guitarist Gus G. (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) revealed that he was invited to audition for Megadeth in 2015. However, he declined due to his commitments to Ozzy Osbourne’s band. Gus said the following: “I had offers to… Actually, I’ve never told that anybody — in the press,…
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