📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!! Metal Church will be performing at the Rock Imperium Festival next July in Cartagena, Spain! The festival runs from July 2-4 2027 👊🎟 Get your tickets here: here

#MetalChurch #NewDate #spain #festival #metal

From the early days of Megadeth to defining some of metal’s most recognizable bass lines, David Ellefson has made his mark on heavy music with Jackson by his side. The Jackson Guitars Legend Series Signature David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass features a five-string configuration, EMG 40DC and CS pickups, onboard 3-band EQ and a HiMass 5-string bridge.

Watch David share the story behind his legendary Jackson bass at the link in Jackson's bio.

🎉 🎙️ 🎂 Please join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to my dear friend, legendary singer and Ellefson-Soto Official partner jeғғ ѕcoтт ѕoтo!! 🎁 🎈 🎶

Ellefson-Soto “Unbreakable” OUT NOW on Rat Pak Records - Stream or download: here

Only 2 basses left! 🔥 OWN A PIECE OF METAL HISTORY 🔥

For the first time ever, fans can secure an authentic David Ellefson stage-used Jackson Blue Kellybird bass from the upcoming Metal Church “Dead To Rights” World Tour 2026.

🎸 ONLY THE BLUE KELLYBIRD IS AVAILABLE! 💙 🎶

Played live on stage during the tour, your Blue Kellybird comes with exclusive experiences that make owning this piece of metal history even more memorable.

🎸 Your Stage-Used Bass Includes:

✅ Authentic David Ellefson stage-used Jackson Blue Kellybird bass

✅ Meet & Greet with David Ellefson

✅ Personal Photo Opportunity with David

✅ DE Guitar Pick from the Dead To Rights World Tour 2026

📅 Participating November 2026 Tour Dates:

These are the participating dates for the stage-used bass offer. For the full Metal Church tour schedule, visit the band’s official website.

📍 11/02 – San Juan Capistrano, CA

📍 11/03 – Pomona, CA

📍 11/04 – Phoenix, AZ

📍 11/06 – Albuquerque, NM

📍 11/07 – Colorado Springs, CO

📍 11/08 – Denver, CO

📍 11/09 – Salt Lake City, UT

📍 11/10 – Boise, ID

📍 11/11 – Great Falls, MT

📍 11/13 – Portland, OR

📍 11/14 – Bremerton, WA

📍 11/15 – Vancouver, BC

📍 11/17 – San Francisco, CA

📍 11/18 – Roseville, CA

📍 11/19 – Los Angeles, CA

📍 11/20 – San Diego, CA

📍 11/21 – Agoura Hills, CA

⚡ Whether you’re a collector, bassist, or Metal Church fan, this is a rare opportunity to own an authentic David Ellefson stage-used Blue Kellybird bass and take home a piece of heavy metal history.

🎸 PRE-ORDER NOW:

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This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome author Greg Prato to discuss his new book, The Great American Nightmare: An Oral History of The Howard Stern Show. The guys share their individual journeys into becoming Howard Stern fans and break down what makes him one of the greatest interviewers in entertainment. David looks back at Megadeth performing at Howard's birthday show, along with appearances on Arsenio Hall and Seth Meyers, and recalls meeting Will Lee during Megadeth's performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Greg also discusses Howard's history of championing rock bands like Marilyn Manson, Enuff Z'Nuff, and Sponge. It's a deep dive into radio history, rock and roll, and the cultural impact of the Howard Stern Show.

YouTube:

David Ellefson Talks Howard Stern, Megadeth & Rock Radio History with Author Greg Prato

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Spotify:

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🎸 ON THIS DAY IN MEGADETH HISTORY! 💀

November 1 marks the anniversary of two very special albums in my musical journey — Youthanasia (1994) and TH1RT3EN (2011).

Both albums hold great memories for me, and both were genuinely pleasant, energetic recording experiences that tapped into a fresh creative energy within the respective lineups at the time.

Producers Max Norman and Johnny K helped elevate our sound on Youthanasia and TH1RT3EN, respectively, pushing us to evolve.

Youthanasia remains one of my personal favorites. Looking back, the entire experience still impresses me. We relocated the band to Phoenix, Arizona, built our own recording studio with producer Max Norman, and created an album that took our sound in a bold new direction. What makes it even more remarkable is that all the basic tracks were recorded LIVE together as a band! That chemistry and musicianship really shine through on songs like “A Tout Le Monde,” “Train of Consequences,” and “Reckoning Day.”

If you’ve never seen The Making of Youthanasia documentary, originally released on VHS and DVD, I highly recommend checking it out on YouTube. It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at what went into making that record.

TH1RT3EN was another exciting chapter, especially for me personally, as it marked my return to Megadeth in the studio after rejoining the band. There was a renewed energy and excitement in that lineup, bringing together our classic thrash roots with a modern edge on songs like “Public Enemy No. 1,” “Sudden Death,” and “Whose Life (Is It Anyways?).”

Another special connection between these two albums is that we launched both with tours across Latin America, which by then had become such a welcoming home for the band. The passion and enthusiasm of our fans there made those experiences even more memorable.

It’s incredible to look back at these two chapters, 17 years apart, and appreciate the music, the musicians, the experiences, and the fans who have been part of this journey.

🤘 What’s your favorite track from each album?

🎥 Check out The Making of Youthanasia in the comments below! 👇🏼

#Megadeth #Youthanasia #TH1RT3EN

📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!! Four days. Five stages. Over 150 artists. May 6-9, 2027 at next years Welcome To Rockville 👊🏻 Join Metal Church at the Daytona International Speedway next May. Secure your passes for only $1 down at: WelcomeToRockville.com

#MetalChurch #florida #welcometorockville #NewDate #CUthere

Tomorrow! Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ from 7-9pm for Chuck Billy’s new memoir “Holding My Breath” 📕 see you there!

What a shock to hear of the passing of Donnie Iris. Truly a legend and, for me personally, one of the icons of my early musical upbringing.

Let’s celebrate his life and music with our 2024 version of “Ah! Leah!” featuring me, Drew Fortier, Chip Z'Nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff), Stephen Shareaux (Kik Tracee) and Paolo Caridi on drums.

🕊️ Rest in peace, Donnie. Thank you for the music and inspiration. 🖤 🎶

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Produced by David Ellefson & Drew Fortier

Mixed by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Recording Studios , Wembley, UK

Bass guitar recorded by John Aquilino at The Focusrite Room