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Posted on October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Kings Of Thrash (ex-Megadeth Members) Show Review 10/15/2022 @ Whiskey, Los Angeles

Kings Of Thrash is a Megadeth tribute band consisting of former members of Megadeth David Ellefson (bass), Chris Poland (guitar on Peace Sells and Killing Is My Business), Jeff Young (guitar So Far So Good, So What?) along with musicians Chaz Leon (guitar/vocals), and Fred Aching (drums). To date, they have played only four shows but have hinted a more extensive tour is coming.

Kings Of Thrash sold out The Whiskey in Hollywood for this October 15th show. The setlist consisted of So Far, So Good, So What and Killing Is My Business, and Business Is Good, played in their entirety (almost), and a few songs from Peace Sells.

The Good

The best part of the show was that the band performed many deep cuts from the first classic albums that Megadeth may have played live on stage. The crowd responded strongly to the early material, especially Killing Is My Business thrashers like “Mechanix” and “Rattlehead”. Predictably, the mosh pit on the floor got so violent that people were getting carried out. Nevertheless, it was great to see this response from an audience that probably wasn’t alive when these songs came out, judging by the average age in the crowd.

The encore was also great, even throwing in some deeper cuts from Peace Sells like “Devil’s Island” and “Wake Up Dead”. Chaz Leon and Fred Aching did commendable jobs covering their roles in the band. It’s also worth noting that Chris Poland is an absolute savage on guitar and is the best guitar player that has ever been in Megadeth.

The Bad

Nothing was necessarily bad, though the was some room for improvement. One was the sound. When the band came out, they sounded perfect, but singer Chaz Leon complained about the monitors so much in the first few songs it caused the soundman to scramble the sound for the show’s first half altogether.

Jeff Young seemed like he was playing relatively slow, at a few points, dragging down the tempo of the entire band.

The worst thing about the show was the inclusion of Chris Poland as a “special guest”. He only performed four or five songs with the band as a third guitarist. When the show’s Killing As My Business portion started, Jeff should have exited the stage, and Chris should have been the sole lead guitar player, as he originally played and wrote the material.

The Verdict

If you are a hardcore Megadeth fan and Kings Of Thrash decides to take this show back on the road, this is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience worth checking out. This same night Testament, Death Angel, and Exodus were also playing in town…I chose Kings Of Thrash, and so should you!

Video

Here is one video of “502” performed at the same show as this review.

Kings Of Thrash Setlist

So Far, So Good, So What

Into the Lungs of Hell
Set the World Afire
Anarchy in the U.K.
Mary Jane
502
In My Darkest Hour
Liar
Hook in Mouth

Killing Is My Business and Business Is Good

Last Rites/Loved to Deth
Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good
Rattlehead
Looking Down the Cross
The Skull Beneath the Skin
Chosen Ones
Mechanix
These Boots

Peace Sells, but Who’s Buying?

Wake Up Dead
Good Mourning / Devil’s Island
Peace Sells

Past Show Dates

October 12th- Brick by Brick- San Diego
October 13th- Crescent Ballroom- Phoenix, Arizona
October 14th- The Space- Las Vegas
October 15th- Whisky A Go Go- West Hollywood, California

Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021 by ThrashMetalIQ — 2 Comments

Killer New First Press UK Thrash Metal Collection I Just Bought

In the video and listed below on this post is a thrash metal vinyl collection I just bought from a guy in the United Kingdom. All of these are LPs first pressing from the 1980s and 1990s. Since the start of COVID-19, I have more frequently been buying collections without ever meeting the actual owner, at times never even talking to them. Instead, the deals are all worked out over email. So far, so good. All of the transactions have gone off without a hitch.

Here is a video of all of the awesome LPs I picked up on this awesome deal.

Photos

Here are some photos of some of my favorite LPs from this haul. One of my favorites is the cult classic “History Of A Time To Come” by Sabbat. The 2 Bolt Thrower “Warmaster” and “Realms Of Chaos” are both excellent and very hard to find as well. The rarest and expensive album is the first press Sadus “Illusions” album that is self-released. I’m sure how many copies of that were pressed, but it wasn’t very many. It was later reissued as “Chemical Exposure” by Roadracer Records (also included in this collection). Also great was the Metallica “Ride The Lightning” 1987 reissue limited edition DMM master – super rare…I’ve never even had one of these before.

List OF All Titles

LP’S

Bolt-thrower In Battle there is no law. (LC7871)

Warmaster. (MOSH29)

Realm of Chaos (MOSH13)

D.R.I. 4 of a kind. (RR95381)

Death Angel The Ultra Violence. (FLAG14)

Exodus Fabulous Disaster. (MFN90)

Megadeth So Far, So Good, So What? (EST2053)

Metallica Master of Puppets (MFN60) (THIS IS THE LP).

Master of Puppets.(MFN60DM) (2 x 12”)

Ride the Lightning.(MFN27DM)

Napalm Death From enslavement to obliteration (MOSH8)

Harmony Corruption (MOSH1925)

Scum (MOSH3)

Nuclear Assault Handle With Care. (FLAG35)

Out of Order. (FLAG64)

Survive.(FLAG21)

Obituary The End Complete. (RC9201)

Paradise Lost Gothic (RED VINYL) – (VILE26)

S.O.D. Speak English or Die. (RR9725)

Sabbat. Dreamweaver.

History of a time to come 08-445516

Mourning has broken. NO162-1

Sadus. Illusions.(DTP2112)

Chemical Exposure (R09259)

Slayer. Hell Awaits (RR9795)

Live undead (RR9574)

Reign In Blood (LONLP34)

Relentless (NB3359) (black vinyl – this has never been opened it’s still sealed in. The cellophane cover)

Show No Mercy (RR9868)

South of Heaven (LONLP63)

Testament. Return of the Apocalyptic City (075678248719)

Venom. Possessed (MX8022)

Prime Evil (FLAG36)

Tear Your Soul Apart (MFLA950)

Various. Speed Kills, But Who’s Dying? (FLAG33)

HAIR BAND HARD ROCK STUFF

12” W.A.S.P. – SCREAM UNTIL YOU LIKE IT (12CL458)

12” W.A.S.P. – ANIMAL

W.A.S.P. – W.A.S.P. (EJ240195)

W.A.S.P. – HEADLESS CHILDREN (EST2087)

W.A.S.P. – THE LAST COMMAND (UKWASP2)

MOTOTHEAD – BOMBER (BRON523)

MOTOTHEAD – ACE OF SPADES (BRON531)

MOTOTHEAD – ORGASMATRON (GWLP1)

Posted on September 18, 2019September 20, 2019 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Dave Mustaine “Feels Positive” About Cancer Treatment Progress

Earier this week Dave Mustaine said “doctors are feeling very positive regarding my progress” on Twitter and also on Megadeth.com. As of now, plus for the Megacruise are still on schedule.

I wanted to take a moment to give you all an update on the current status of my health. I’m almost through the last round of treatment and my doctors are feeling very positive regarding my progress. I want to thank all of you for the support and well wishes these last few months. I can’t express enough gratitude as it has made this hard road easier knowing you are in my corner fighting with me!
Over the next few weeks my condition will be evaluated, and I will keep you posted on my progress as we get closer to the sailing date of the first Megacruise! We can’t wait to see you, and I know all of the other wonderful artists feel the same way. Let’s make this event one for the record books. Less than 30 days till we are Thrashing through the Pacific!
See you all very soon.
Dave
https://megadeth.com/news/2019/a-message-from-dave-mustaine/

A Message from Dave Mustaine:
I wanted to take a moment to give you all an update on the current status of my health. I'm almost through the last round of treatment and my doctors are feeling very positive regarding my progress… https://t.co/0GS1cV6jJ5 pic.twitter.com/VQlW9dMeY8
— Megadeth (@Megadeth) September 17, 2019

This is the latest update after Dave announced publicly he was battling cancer earlier this year.

Posted on August 6, 2019May 16, 2021 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

“Murder In The Front Row” – Epic Thrash Metal Documentary – Coming To A City Near You?

About “Murder In The Front Row”

“Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story is a documentary about the early days of the Bay Area thrash scene featuring Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Testament, Megadeth, Death Angel, Possessed and Anthrax.

Screening Schedule August / September 2019

8/2/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/3/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/4/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/5/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Yonkers Yonkers, NY
8/6/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Yonkers Yonkers, NY
8/7/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/7/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/8/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/8/2019 The Frida Theater Santa Ana, CA
8/10/2019 Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR
8/10/2019 Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR
8/16/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Woodbury Woodbury, MN
8/16/2019 Erie Movie House Erie, PA
8/17/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Tempe Tempe
8/21/2019 PhilaMOCA Philadelphia, PA
8/22/2019 PhilaMOCA Philadelphia, PA
8/24/2019 Ottobar Baltimore, MD
8/24/2019 Filmbar Phoenix, AZ
8/25/2019 Filmbar Phoenix, AZ
8/26/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Loudon (Northern Virginia) Ashburn, VA
8/28/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Woodbridge (Northern Virginia) Woodbridge, VA
8/29/2019 Alamo Drafthouse, Austin Austin, TX
8/29/2019 Regent Theater Arlington, MA
8/30/2019 Columbus Theatre Providence, RI
9/2/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Houston Katy, TX
9/2/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Lubbock Lubbock, TX
9/2/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – El Paso El Paso, TX
9/8/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Raleigh Raleigh, NC
9/10/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Lake Highlands (Dallas) Dallas, TX
9/10/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – San Antonio San Antonio, TX
9/10/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY
9/12/2019 Alamo Drafthouse, Winchester Winchester, VA
9/12/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sf San Francisco, CA
9/13/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/14/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/14/2019 Gateway Film Center Columbus, OH
9/15/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/16/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Denton (Dallas area) Denton, TX
9/16/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Littleton (Denver Area) Littleton, CO
9/16/2019 Art Theatre Long Beach, CA
9/17/2019 Alamon Drafthouse – Richland Hills (Dallas Area) North Richland Hills , TX
9/17/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/17/2019 Art Theatre Long Beach, CA
9/18/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/19/2019 Athens International Film Festival Athens, GR
9/19/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/19/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Sloans Lake (Denver Area) Denver, CO
9/21/2019 Alamo Drafthouse -Westminster (Denver Area) Westminster, CO
9/22/2019 Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, OH
9/24/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Cedars (Dallas Area) Dallas, TX
9/26/2019 Oakland International Film Festival – Regal Jack London Oakland, CA
9/27/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – La Vista (Omaha Area) La Vista, NE
9/28/2019 Goen Cinemas Window Rock, AZ
9/30/2019 Alamo Drafthouse – Richardson (Dallas Area) Dallas, TX

Get ticket info here.

Posted on April 13, 2019May 29, 2023 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Jason Becker – Perpetual Burn LP 1988 – Shrapnel Records SH-1036

Jason Becker - Perpetual Burn 1988 Vinyl

Jason Becker Also Known For Cacophony and David Lee Roth

Jason Becker was born in Richmond, California. Perpetual Burn was released in 1988 on Shrapnel Records. Previously, Jason was best known as half of Cacophony with ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman.

Jason Becker plays every instrument except drums on Perpetual Burn which is handled by Atma Anur.
Jason Becker and Marty Friedman had a project called Cacophony. Their first album was Speed Metal Symphony.
After this solo album came out Jason would become David Lee Roth’s guitarist and played on A Little Ain’t Enough.
Jason’s career was cut short by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diminished his ability to speak and motor skills.
Jason continues to compose music using a computer.
He is considering releasing demos he recorded as a teenager as a CD tentatively titled Boy Meets Guitar.

Listen To Dahmer Full Album

PICK UP A RARE COPY OF PERPETUAL BURN HERE ON EBAY

Perpetual Burn Album Artwork and Sleeve

Perpetual Burn 1988 Vinyl LP Album 1st Pressing Shrapnel SH-1036

Track Listing

Side A

Altitudes
Perpetual Burn
Mabel’s Fatal Fable
Air

Side B

Temple Of The Absurd
Eleven Blue Egyptians
Dweller In The Cellar
Opus Pocus

Album Details

Barcode: 016861952815
Barcode: 0 16861-9528-1 5
Label Code: LC 9321
Rights Society: STEMRA

Posted on March 23, 2019January 15, 2022 by ThrashMetalIQ — Leave a comment

Megadeth ‎- Peace Sells (But Who’s Buying?) 1986

Was This 1986 Thrash Classic The Highwater Mark For Megadeth

Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? is the second album by Megadeth, released on September 19, 1986, by Capitol Records. The LP was supposed to be released by Combat Records, but Dave Mustaine in his quest to get as big as “rival band” Metallica.