INTERVIEW: Jeff Young of Kings of Thrash Discusses Megadeth History, Nick Menza Memories, and New Music!


Ghost Cult caught up with Jeff Young of Kings of Thrash – a metal supergroup including David Ellefson, and Chris Poland all formerly of Megadeth! Jeff discusses how the band united over the documentary celebrating the life of Nick Menza, coming soon.Jeff reflects on his history in Megadeth, his many music projects outside rock and metal, tour plans for the new band, honoring the legacy of late members Gar Samuleson and Nick, building a playing chemistry with Chris Poland, Jeff’s practice regimen, jamming with Steve Jones of  Sex Pistols plans for an all original EP of new music from Kings of Thrash soon!

 

 

Interview by Keefy (https://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefy). Video editing by Omar Cordy of OJC Photography (https://www.instagram.com/ojcpics​​​​). Theme music by Salted Wounds (https://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnyc).   

 

The band played some shows performing legendary thrash albums “Killing is My Business…and Business is Good” and “So Far, So Good…So What.” More shows are planned in the future!

 

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This video contains a shoutout to Burial Wraith

(https://burialwraith.bandcamp.com/album/kneel-to-the-witches)

 

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