Dave Ellefson

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Audio Interviews

JEFF YOUNG (KINGS OF THRASH, ex-MEGADETH): “The Album That Reflects Time”

October 9, 2024 Jaime Poulos

Jeff Young, the ex-Megadeth, and current, lead guitarist of Kings of Thrash sits down with Metal Express Radio to discuss the upcoming U.K. tour. Kings of Thrash features ex-Megadeth bassist Dave Ellefson, vocalist Chaz Leon, and drummer Fred Aching (Bulletboys, Dead Groove Band). Kings of Thrash has a 20 day tour that spans England, Scotland, and Ireland. Jeff talks about his upcoming album that features up and coming artists from around the globe and how technology makes it all possible.

Dave Ellefson stage photo
Interviews

DAVE ELLEFSON: “We [MEGADETH] Had The Goods As A Band… I Don’t Think There Were Any Rivals”

January 19, 2024 Bryce Van Patten

Dave Ellefson established himself as a premiere bass player in the classic Megadeth lineup, and is currently in Metal Allegiance with Mike Portnoy, Alex Skolnick, and Mark Menghi. Metal Allegiance is set to play their 10 year anniversary show at the House of Blues in Anaheim on Jan. 24th, coinciding with the 2024 NAMM show. Metal Express Radio’s Bryce Van Patten caught up with Dave for a chat about the upcoming Metal Allegiance show, the NAMM Show, the debut of the movie trailer for the upcoming film “This Was My Life – The Story of Nick Mensa”. Dave also talks about his time in Megadeth, Rock T-shirts, and a whole lot more.

DEAD GROOVE BAND (Live at Leatherheads Sports Bar, UT, USA, September 9, 2023)
Interviews

JEFF YOUNG (DEAD GROOVE BAND): “DAVE MUSTAINE Was Like The Toxic Thorn In Metal”

October 3, 2023 Jaime Poulos

Jaime Poulos of Metal Express Radio sat down with the members of Dead Groove Band, including drummer Fred Aching (Bulletboys, Kings of Thrash, Breaking In A Sequence), vocalist and bassist Holly West (Zepparella), and guest guitarist Jeff Young (ex-Megadeth, Kings of Thrash, Badi Assad). The permanent guitarist for Dead Groove Band is Cesar Salaverry, who is currently in Peru working on his United States Visa. Dead Groove Band is a Rock band that has been referred to as having a mix of genres. Each member not only brings in a lifetime of skill, but a mixture of culture, that makes for an entertaining experience. Jeff and Fred talk about their highly successful shows for Kings of Thrash in Australia. Jeff talks about how exciting it was to collaborate with Dave Ellefson (ex-Megadeth) to produce new music. Dave Ellefson performed with Dead Groove Band in Phoenix, AZ. Holly discusses her upcoming tour with Zepparella. Photo and video credits: Jaime Poulos and Daniel Muhlstein. Photos taken September 8 at The Blackbird Bar in Cedar City, Utah, Leatherheads Sports Bar in Draper, Utah. Video was filmed by NRV Media, Daniel Muhlstein and Zach Muhlstein.