📢 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
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
🎉 🎁 🎂 Please join me in wishing my dear friend KK Downing of KKsPriest a big Happy Birthday today‼️ 🎈 🎸 🎶
This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Testament frontman Chuck Billy to discuss his new book, "Holding My Breath". Chuck opens up about his battle with cancer and how the experience became a catalyst for bringing Testament back together. David shares how his own decision to go to rehab helped open the door for Testament to tour with Iron Maiden, while the guys look back on their shared history on the road, including touring with Judas Priest. It's an honest conversation about overcoming adversity, second chances, and the experiences that helped shape their careers in heavy metal.
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Check out my friend Jay Harley
@johnnyworeblack RockStar Stunts podcast for some great guests and stories! 🤘
Jay and I have written and played on several tracks together with his band, Johnny Wore Black - give “Gift of Desperation” a listen!
His stunt career includes Game of Thrones, Les Misérables, and countless other major productions. He’s also a certified UK osteopath, a talented creative partner, and a great friend.
🎙️ Tune in and show him some love!
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David Ellefson and co-host Joshua Toomey catch up on the latest happenings in their worlds, from major rock moments to unexpected reunions. David shares his experience seeing Megadeth perform at Louder Than Life and what it was like watching his former band from the crowd for the first time. Joshua breaks down how Primer 55 landed their appearance on TNA Wrestling and David catches us up on his invitation to the Back To The Beginning screening in Los Angeles, where he saw Jake E. Lee, Sharon Osbourne, and more. The guys also discuss David’s new Jackson Legend Series bass and Joshua’s reunion with longtime friend Fred Coury, who came out to see him at The Whisky.
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David Ellefson Reacts to Seeing Megadeth at Louder Than Life and Joshua Toomey was on TNA Wrestling
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Next Thursday! Join me and my friend, the legendary Testament frontman Chuck Billy at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, AZ, on Thursday, October 29, from 7–8 PM!
We’ll be discussing his memoir, Holding My Breath—from his Native American and Mexican-American roots to the Bay Area thrash scene, his battle with cancer, spiritual healing, and the unforgettable Thrash of the Titans benefit.
It’s a powerful story of resilience, music, and brotherhood. Come spend the evening with us! 🤘📖
🎟️ Tickets: here
#ChuckBilly #DavidEllefson #HoldingMyBreath #Testament #MetalChurch #ChangingHands
📢 NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT! Look for us at the Sweden Rock Festival in June of 2027!! The festival runs from June 9th - 12th and Festival passes will be released on October 23 at 11am CEST via Ticketmaster 🤘 For more information, please visit the Sweden Rock Festival Website here: here
GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON is bringing the BASS WARRIOR TOUR across Europe this December!
David and his solo band, featuring musical director Andy Martongelli, will perform Megadeth’s iconic Countdown to Extinction album in its entirety - plus selections from David’s celebrated catalog, solo material and hard rock and metal favorites spanning his legendary 40-plus-year career.
with special guests When the Deadbolt Breaks
🇮🇹 December 3 — Kill Joy | Rome, Italy
🇮🇹 December 4 — Rock N Roll | Rho, Italy
🇫🇷 December 5 — Del Vino | Orchamps-Vennes, France
🇳🇱 December 7 — Music on the Hague | The Hague, Netherlands
🇳🇱 December 8 — Metropool | Enschede, Netherlands
🇳🇱 December 9 — Iduna | Drachten, Netherlands
🇩🇪 December 10 — Burghof Hühnerstall | Frankfurt, Germany
🇵🇱 December 12 — Stary Dom | Domecko, Poland
🇮🇪 December 13 — The Barrel Venue | Drogheda, Ireland
*with special guests XIII Doors
🇸🇰 December 15 — JS Retro | Nitra, Slovakia
🇷🇸 December 18 — Fest Club | Belgrade, Serbia
🇭🇷 December 19 — Hard Place | Zagreb, Croatia
🎟 Tickets and VIP packages are available now at:
Don’t miss this special celebration of one of metal’s most iconic albums—performed live in its entirety!
#DavidEllefson #BassWarriorTour #CountdownToExtinction