Kings of Thrash, Hatriot

Thrash metal has gone through multiple iterations since emerging in the early 1980s, but Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth have long been hailed as the genre’s “Big Four.” Now, two former Megadeth members (hence, considered “kings of thrash”) are touring together to perform two of the band’s classic albums in their entirety. Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young will resurrect the 1985 debut Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good! and 1988’s So Far, So Good…So What! in all their ellipses and exclamation points glory. “The MEGA Years” tour also will feature Chaz Leon on lead vocals/guitar and Fred Aching on drums; another former Megadeth guitarist, Chris Poland, is expected to make a special appearance. Next-generation American thrashers Hatriot will open the proceedings.

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media release: KINGS OF THRASH “The MEGA Years” featuring David Ellefson & Jeff Young set to perform live the “Killing is my Business….and Business is Good” as well as “So Far, So Good… So What” albums in their entirety on upcoming west coast tour.

KINGS OF THRASH “The MEGA Years” features GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson, along with guitarist Jeff Young, reuniting to perform the early Thrash classics upon with the genre was built and defined in the 1980s. Showcasing the songs from the Killing is My Business…and Business is Good & So Far, So Good…So What albums in their entirety, Ellefson & Young stay true to 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 “The MEGA Years” tour will be introducing Chaz Leon on lead vocals & guitar with Fred Aching on drums. Also joining the evening will be special guest guitarist Chris Poland.