The David Ellefson Show

On this week's episode, David and Joshua catch up with the latest happenings in Metal Church and Primer 55. The guys look forward to both bands playing Louder Than Life and talk about the routing for each tour. They talk set lists, winding down Kings of Thrash and what 2027 looks like for Ellefson and Metal Church.

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On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome acclaimed composer and musician Bear McCreary to discuss his new album, The Singularity: Ekleipsis. Bear talks about how Back to the Future inspired his love of film scoring, his creative process on projects like The Walking Dead, and his approach to using music to create emotion. The guys also dive into the music business, the differences between scoring and making music as an artist, and the freedom of creating something personal. The episode wraps with plenty of praise for Bear’s brother Brendan McCreary, whose vocals and musical contributions are a huge part of The Singularity.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome Jade Etro and Federico Mondelli of Frozen Crown to talk about their highly anticipated new album, “The Legend of the Six Kings.” The band dives into the songwriting, inspiration and evolution behind the new record, as well as what fans can expect from their latest chapter. They also discuss hitting the road with Kamelot, playing bigger stages and bringing Frozen Crown's music to audiences around the world. The conversation takes a delicious turn as David, Jade and Federico compare the culinary traditions of Southern Italy vs. Northern Italy, from regional dishes to the ingredients that make each style unique. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering new music, touring, Italian metal and, of course, the very important subject of food!Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Flotsam and Jetsam vocalist Eric A.K. for a conversation spanning more than four decades of thrash metal history. Eric joins the show to discuss the band’s new album, Rats in the Temple, how Flotsam and Jetsam approach songwriting today, and the major impact drummer Ken Mary has had on the band’s sound and recording process.Eric also takes a trip down memory lane, remembering Flotsam and Jetsam’s history with Megadeth, including touring together during the Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying? era and the camaraderie that developed on the road. The conversation also turns to the 1995 tour with Megadeth, Fear Factory and a then-up-and-coming Korn, with Eric sharing stories about meeting Korn before they became one of the biggest bands in metal. From the early days of thrash to the evolution of Flotsam and Jetsam and the making of Rats in the Temple* this episode is packed with metal history, road stories and a look at what keeps Flotsam and Jetsam moving forward.

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David Ellefson and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Kamelot founder and guitarist Thomas Youngblood to the show for an in-depth conversation about the band's highly anticipated new album, Dark Asylum. Thomas discusses the creative process behind the new record and collaborating with Ignacia Fernandez (Miss World Chile). He also previews The Dark Asylum Tour featuring Visions of Atlantis and Frozen Crown, along with the band's own two-day destination festival, KamFest, and what fans can expect from these upcoming live events. The conversation also takes a nostalgic turn as Thomas reflects on growing up in the Tampa Bay area during one of heavy metal's most influential eras. He shares memories of the region's rich musical history, the bands that helped shape the scene, and how those experiences continue to influence Kamelot's sound today. The guys wrap things up by talking about the evolution of live performances, creating immersive stage productions, recording albums from home studios, and balancing modern technology with the epic theatrical experience Kamelot fans have come to expect. It's a fascinating discussion covering songwriting, touring, and the future of one of symphonic metal's most enduring bands.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour