In a new interview with “The Good The Band & The Ugly,” Jeff Young mentioned that he and David Ellefson are performing KINGS OF THRASH shows for the fans and that Dave Mustaine is being compensated for it, so they don’t want to hear any complaints about their project.
“[We play] the stuff that the fans want to hear,” Young said (as transcribed by Ultimate Guitar). “That’s why we’re doing it. I saw some bulls**t online, people saying that David and I are exploiting MEGADETH… First of all, Mustaine said in an interview that it’s great. He’s the one making money off our record [Best of the West – Live at the Whisky a Go Go live album], so we don’t want to hear any b**chin’ and cryin’.”
“But it’s a win-win for everybody,” he continued. “We’re doing this 100% for the fans. We started writing an original album, we had [it] demoed. We just did the Ultimate Jam [Night] at the Whiskey a Go Go… We went up blind and did that, and it went wild on the internet. And then, Ellefson‘s manager [said], ‘You gotta take this on the road, and do Killing [Is My Business… and Business Is Good!] and So Far [So Good… So What!] in their entirety!’ So we did.”
“We’re doing it for the fans. I don’t really care to go back and relearn all this s**t, to be honest. I want to write new stuff. I want to go in the studio tomorrow, and record new stuff. I have 1000 songs on my desktop and another 500, 600 on my phone, and I probably ain’t going to get this all recorded before I leave the matrix, right? So, that’s my goal, to get this music out there. We don’t want to see no b**chin’ and cryin’ and moanin’ about this, because we’re doing it for you.”
KINGS OF THRASH recently announced their long-awaited “Anarchy in the UK” tour with special guests ANDRY and HELLGRIMM. The tour is set to kick off October 24, 2024 and run through November 02, 2024.
The tour promises an electrifying experience for fans as KINGS OF THRASH makes its debut in the United Kingdom, paying homage to the birthplace of heavy metal. This tour holds special significance as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking album Youthanasia, platinum (USA) and gold (UK) a milestone in Ellefson‘s illustrious career.
“We are super thrilled to finally bring KINGS OF THRASH to the UK, in many ways the origins of heavy metal,” said David Ellefson. “Even more so, celebrating some highlights of the 30th anniversary of the Youthanasia album. The UK has been such a fantastic supporter for more than 40 years of our music, so it’ll be great to bring to our fans rare tracks and highlights of some of the most monumental albums in thrash metal history.”
Says Jeff Young, “I can’t wait to get back to the UK! The last time I played there was with MEGADETH in 1988 at Castle Donington for the ‘Monsters of Rock’ festival, so this return trip is long overdue!”
In addition to commemorating the Youthanasia anniversary, the tour will also showcase select cuts from Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good, So Far…So Good… So What!, and Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? promising an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The “Anarchy in the UK” tour will be a testament to KINGS OF THRASH‘s enduring legacy and their unwavering commitment to delivering high-octane performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
Dates are as follows:
Oct. 24 – Camden Underworld, London, England
Oct. 26 – Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool, England
Oct. 27 – Old Fire Station, Carlisle, England
Oct. 28 – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, Scotland
Oct. 29 – Opium Live!, Dublin, Ireland
Oct. 30 – Limelight 1, Belfast, N.Ireland
Nov. 01 – Corporation, Sheffield, England
Nov. 02 – Academy 3, Manchester, England
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