🎸 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp – Night 1 Recap! 🎤⚡
What an epic kickoff to camp last night!
Great jams and hang with Lita Ford, Stet Howland, Valerie Franco, Johnny Martin, Jennie Vee, Derek St. Holmes, Britt Lightning, and so many more incredible artists who set the tone for an unforgettable week ahead. The energy, the stories, the jams — it’s what this camp is all about: connection, creativity, and pure love for the music. 🎶
Stay tuned… things are just heating up here 🔥 Day 2 begins…..
#RockAndRollFantasyCamp #DavidEllefson #LitaFord #BrittLightning #DerekStHolmes #JennieVee #JohnnyMartin #ValerieFranco #StetHowland #RockLegends #MetalForever
🎸 Day 1 at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp — and I’ve already got a killer crew of players in my band, The Metal Gods! 🤘
We jumped right in today — riffs, grooves, and pure metal energy flying all over the place. It’s always inspiring to see musicians come together from all walks of life, ready to learn, jam, and push themselves. That’s what this camp is all about — passion, commitment, and connecting through music.
Can’t wait to see where The Metal Gods take it this week… I have a feeling we’re going to melt some faces before it’s all said and done. ⚡🔥
#RockAndRollFantasyCamp #TheMetalGods
🎸 Day 1 at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp! 🎤
What an epic kickoff — guitars blazing, amps humming, and the room buzzing with pure rock energy ⚡️🔥
From meeting fellow campers and legends to jamming through classics, the vibe was electric. Everyone came ready to play, learn, and live out the dream. 🤘
Here’s to the start of an unforgettable weekend of music, memories, and magic!
#RockAndRollFantasyCamp #Day1 #LiveTheDream #RockLegends #GuitarLife #RockAndRollForever
🎸🔥 It all kicks off THIS WEEKEND! 🔥🎸
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is back and louder than ever with a second sold-out weekend featuring the legendary Alice Cooper and Rob Halford of Judas Priest, happening November 6–9, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ! 🤘
Due to massive demand, more fans now get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to jam, perform, and be mentored by rock royalty. Whether you shred, sing, or just love the stage — this immersive experience welcomes musicians of all ages and skill levels.
🎤 Featured Rockstar Counselors include:
David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth)
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath)
Teddy “Zig Zag” Andreadis (Alice Cooper, Guns N’ Roses)
Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent)
Bumblefoot (Guns N’ Roses)
Stet Howland (W.A.S.P.)
Britt Lightning (Vixen)
…and more to be announced!
⚡️ Space is limited and going fast (again)!
👉 Sign up now: here
#RocknRollFantasyCamp #AliceCooper #RobHalford #JudasPriest #RockLegends #RockCampPhoenix #LiveTheDream #RockNRoll
🎙️ 🎧 Me and Chris Poland back in the studio in LA today working on something special, something different with Tim Yasui, Cleopatra Records and Shadow Zone Sound… Stay tuned — more details coming soon! #ChrisPoland #StudioSession #cleopatrarecords
🎉 🎙️ 🎂 Please join me in wishing a very Happy 60th Birthday to my dear friend, legendary singer and Ellefson-Soto partner Jeff Scott Soto!! 🎁 🎈 🎶
Ellefson-Soto "Unbreakable" OUT NOW on Rat Pak Records - Stream or download: here
On this day, November 3rd back in 1984, we hit the stage at Ruthie’s Inn in Berkeley, California — just the three of us: Dave Mustaine, Gar Samuelson, and I. One of only four shows ever played as that trio, between the Kerry King (Slayer) days and before Chris Poland joined the ranks. Sharing the bill with Exodus and Legacy — who the world would later know as Testament — it was raw, loud, and hungry… a snapshot of thrash metal history in the making. Hard to believe that was 41 years ago today! #Megadeth #Exodus #Testament #ThrashHistory
On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, hosts David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down with legendary vocalist John Bush of Armored Saint and Category 7. John talks about hitting the road with Armored Saint, and shares his excitement for performing his Anthrax-era classics with Category 7. David and John look back on the early days of Megadeth and Armored Saint coming up together in the Los Angeles metal scene. The conversation also dives into the realities of touring with family, the importance of balance, and why taking time off can sometimes be the best move for longevity and creativity.
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Looking back on two powerful chapters in the Megadeth legacy — Youthanasia (released November 1, 1994) and TH1RT3EN (released November 1, 2011)!
🎸 Youthanasia marked a bold evolution in Megadeth’s sound — melodic, massive, and masterfully produced — with unforgettable tracks like “A Tout Le Monde,” “Train of Consequences,” and “Reckoning Day.” The album showcased a band at the height of their precision and power.
🎸 TH1RT3EN brought things full circle — fusing classic aggression with modern muscle. It reintroduced the world to bassist David Ellefson’s thunder, and delivered standouts like “Public Enemy No. 1,” “Sudden Death,” and “Whose Life (Is It Anyways?).”
💀 What’s your favorite track from each album?
Check out the making of the ‘Youthanasia’ album in the “Night of the Living Megadeth” clip - link in comments 👇🏼
#Megadeth #Youthanasia #TH1RT3EN #ThrashMetal #DavidEllefson #DaveMustaine #NickMenza #MartyFriedman #ChrisBroderick #ShawnDrover #ClassicMetal #MegadethAnniversary
#FBF Raise your hand if you were there 👋🏼 Only four bucks per ticket!! 😱
🤘🏼Happy Halloween!! 🎃 👻
🎸🔥 BASS WARRIOR TOUR WINTER 2025 – TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! 🔥🎸
GRAMMY Award-winning bassist David Ellefson has announced his BASS WARRIOR TOUR across Europe this winter!
The tour will feature Ellefson and his solo band featuring Andy Martongelli performing select cuts from his legendary catalog of Mega-hits, solo material, and other hard rock & metal favorites that shaped his 40-year career.
30.11 South of Heaven - Bilzen (Belgio)
01.12 The Pitcher - Dusseldorf (Germany)
03.12 Bluesiana - Velden (Austria)
04.12 Capital - Pordenone (Italy)
05.12 Music Factory - Cremona (Italy)
Direct support on all dates comes from Screaming Mad Dee Calhoun, with Wardogs joining on December 4th.
Ellefson shares:
“It’s been a super fun and productive year, and I’m thrilled to close it out with more Bass Warrior shows across Europe. We’ll be hitting new cities and celebrating every night with songs from across my career and more!”
🎟️ Tickets & VIP upgrades available now: here
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David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey sit down in person for the first time for this special episode of The David Ellefson Show. The guys talk about Kings of Thrash and Primer 55 both hitting the same venues on tour and their recent stop in Cadillac, Michigan to visit the legendary KISS monument. David shares memories from the 1995 Megadeth canned food drive and what it meant to give back to fans. They wrap up with some great stories from the Alice Cooper Fantasy Camp and what it’s like to jam with rock legends.
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David Ellefson & Joshua Toomey Go In-Person! Cadillac, KISS, and Megadeth Canned Food Drives
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