Silver Lining Music’s November 14th release of No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is racing up. The fourth single from the all-star compilation has now dropped; heavy metal legends, Raven’s take on “Metal Militia.” Catch the video for the new track and more in the article below.
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David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance, ex-Megadeth) Books a European Tour
David Ellefson has announced his Bass Warrior Tour is coming to Europe for winter 2025. The live run will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing mega hits, solo material, and other hard rock and metal favorites which inspired him during his 40-year music career. Direct support on all dates is Screaming Mad Dee Calhoun. Wardogs will be joining as additional support on December 4th. Find more information below.
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Metal Allegiance Book a Show at Anaheim House of Blues
Metal collective, Metal Allegiance – comprised of core members David Ellefson (Megadeth), Mark Menghi (King Ultramega), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) – have announced their annual return to Anaheim, CA. They play at the House Of Blues (400 Disney Way), Thursday, January 22, 2026. Keep reading below to find out more.
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David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) and Jeff Scott Soto Share Their New Single and Video “SOAB”
Former Megadeth bassist, David Ellefson, and metal vocalist, Jeff Scott Soto, have just unleashed their new single, “SOAB,” with an official music video. The track is taken from the duo’s sophomore album, Unbreakable, out now via Rat Pak Records. Watch the video below and read more.
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Watch The Almighty Cover “The Four Horsemen” by Metallica for Silver Lining Music’s All-Star Tribute to “Kill ‘Em All”
Silver Lining Music to release No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on November 14th. The first single is The Almighty’s blistering, full-throttle cover of Metallica’s legendary “The Four Horsemen”, the band’s first recorded work with their founding lineup since 1991, chosen by the band as both a nod to their roots and a declaration of intent. Watch the video, edited by Freakshot Film, and pre-order the album now! Continue reading
Ronnie Montrose To Be Remembered at NAMM 2025
Iconic American rock guitarist, Ronnie Montrose, will be saluted at the Ronnie Montrose Remembered (RMR) event by NAMM, featuring his greatest hits from Montrose, Edgar Winter, Van Morrison, Gamma and more. The celebratory concert will include a rock star line-up whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful Montrose sound. Find out more below.
Metal Allegiance (David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy) Book Their Annual Los Angeles Area Show Around NAMM
Metal Allegiance is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself –whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the band – which in addition to the core 4, will also include Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz (Overkill), John Bush (Armored Saint), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman, Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis, Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi and more – will perform at what has become an annual event for the band at the House of Blues (400 Disney Way) in Anaheim, CA. Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 2 – Live at Catton Hall
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After I visit the bust of Lemmy in the RAM Gallery, Brazilian death metallers Crypta are in full flow on the main stage, tearing through the likes of “Lift the Blindfold” and “From the Ashes”, casually stripping away any vestiges of third-day fatigue. And if that wasn’t the perfect wake-up call, then there”s always Bay Area thrashers Forbidden who blast through the likes of “Forbidden Evil,” “Twisted Into Form,” and “Step By Step” aided by summer recruit Dan “Chewy” Mongrain of Voivod. A great show, although a time overrun means we are deprived of the classic “Chalice of Blood.”Continue reading
Ellefson Coffee Co to Premiere Nick Menza Documentary Trailer at NAMM Show
David Ellefson (Megadeth)’s Ellefson Coffee Co.®, will exhibit at the 2024 NAMM Show, January 25-28, Anaheim Convention Center, CA. On the Saturday, the booth will premiere the trailer for This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza, an upcoming documentary about Ellefson’s former bandmate. The Ellefson Coffee Co.® booth number 5030 located inside Hall D will feature the VIP Rock & Roll Lounge Experience, and will premiere the official trailer at 12pm PST. It will be hosted by David Ellefson & Nick Menza’s sister Donia Menza Ontiveros, followed by a Q&A joined by Chris Poland and close friend Dr. Randall Kertz, (Ellefson’s bass tech from 1989-90), both featured in the film. Keep reading below for more.
INTERVIEW: David Ellefson Breaks Down the Dieth Debut, Singing Lead, and The MTV News Theme He Played On
Ghost Cult’s Keefy chatted with metal legend David Ellefson (ex Megadeth) to discuss his new Death Metal supergroup Dieth! The band also features former members of Entombed A.D. and Decapitated. Their debut album To Hell and Back is out now via Napalm Records and David gave us a track-by-track breakdown. In addition, he discussed songwriting, penning lyrics, his first ever lead vocal on an album, and his take on the end of MTV News and his “Peace Sells” bass line forming its iconic theme.