Kings Of Thrash, the new band featuring former Megadeth members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has shared their first teaser new original material the group is working on. The band shared the music to Tik Tok. Check it out in the TikTok clip below. Kings Of Thrash will release a live CD/DVD package called Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go on March 24 via Cleopatra Records. The 17-song set, featuring performances of MEGADETH‘s classic albums Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good! and So Far, So Good… So What!, was recorded and filmed live at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California on October 15, 2022 and includes an appearance by another former Megadeth member, Chris Poland (guitar). The DVD was directed by Michael Sarna for Inmotion Entertainment.
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Last fall Jeff Young stopped by for an EXCLUSIVE interview at Ghost Cult where broke the news that the band was recording an EP of originals. The material was being recorded at a North Hollywood studio previously used by legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix). As for the musical direction of Kings Of Thrash’s original material, Jeff said: “It’s got the vibe of Megadeth — it’s on that playing field, but it’s got all of its own stuff and all of our influences and some Soundgarden/Tool vibes in maybe the music and melodies.”
Check out the entire interview here: