Cleopatra Records proudly announces “Bullets Ready,” the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group, Kings Of Thrash – featuring former Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson and ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young.
The band’s newest original song delivers a powerful vocal duet between Kings Of Thrash vocalist Chaz Leon and Gabriel Connor – frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group Red Devil Vortex. The track also features a special guest appearance by former Exodus vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. “Bullets Ready” was mixed by Grammy winning producer Cameron Webb, known for his work with Motörhead, Danzig and Godsmack.
Stream/download “Bullets Ready” here, and watch the official music video below.
Guitarist and co-composer Jeff Young reflects on the origins of the song: “During the making of the Nick Menza film, I acquired several demo recordings of Nick playing various drum progressions. In essence, the introduction, verses & chorus of ‘Bullets Ready’ came from playing along to one of Nick’s energetic grooves. During the So Far, So Good… So What! tour, it was often David, Nick & myself that would conduct the soundchecks. It was a surreal & nostalgic feeling to be playing along and writing riffs with my long, lost friend. Nick’s playing inspired so much of this song and his spirit is forever encapsulated inside this recording.”
Upcoming Kings Of Thrash tour dates are listed below.
Tour dates:
May
1 – Rockpile West – Toronto, ON
2 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
3 – The Rainbow Bistro – Ottawa, ON
5 – The Vault – New Bedford, MA
6 – Empire Underground – Albany, NY
7 – Halftime – Newark, DE
8 – Reverb – Reading, PA
9 – Morsbergers – Catonsville, MD
22 – Capital Music – Bogota, Columbia
23 – Rock Plaza – Pereira, Columbia
24 – The Green – Medellin, Columbia
26 – Municipal Musica Viva – Bucaramanga, Columbia
August
19 – Byscenen – Trondheim, Norway
20 – Goldie – Oslo, Norway
21 – Telerock – Notodden, Norway
22 – Ovenpaa – Kopervik, Norway
23 – Ogna Scene – Ogna, Norway
25 – The Underworld – London, UK
26 – The Patriot – Crumlin, Wales, UK
27 – Queens Hall – Nuneaton, UK
28 – Stonedead Fest – Cheshire, UK
29 – Waterloo – Blackpool, UK
30 – Warehouse – Limerick, Ireland
September
1 – The Sound House – Dublin, Ireland
2 – Voodoo – Belfast, Ireland
The Story Of Kings Of Thrash:
Kings Of Thrash was formed in April 2022, following a special appearance by Ellefson and Young at Ultimate Jam Night at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California. The event was honoring the legendary “Big Four” of thrash metal – Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax.
During the evening, Ellefson and Young performed three classic Megadeth songs alongside vocalist Chaz Leon. The electrifying performance sparked an immediate chemistry that led to the formation of Kings Of Thrash.
The band was built around a concept envisioned by Ellefson: creating a live experience celebrating early Megadeth albums and rarely performed deep cuts from his decades-long tenure with the thrash metal pioneers. This vision became known as “The MEGA Years.”
In November 2022, Kings Of Thrash took to the stage with four proof-of-concept concerts in San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Hollywood. Their performance at the Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip was filmed and recorded resulting in the acclaimed release The Best OF The West – Live at the Whisky A Go-Go. The double live album and DVD were released by Cleopatra Records in Spring 2023 in both digital and vinyl formats.
Original Music:
In 2025, Cleopatra Records released the band’s first thrash\punk inspired trek, “Lockdown.” With its accompanying music video, directed by KOT drummer Fred Aching, the group distinguished themselves as more than just a nostalgic tribute band.
The new music video for “Bullets Ready” was shot in Hollywood, California and again, directed by Fred Aching. Additional scenes were filmed at the infamous Nelson Valley Ghost Town in El Dorado Valley, Arizona – the same location as seen in the movie, 3000 Miles to Graceland.
Now, with the progressive strains of “Bullets Ready,” Kings Of Thrash continues expanding its musical scope, while performing worldwide on their massive Global Thrash Tour. Dates in Canada, US, Norway, Ireland and UK are on the docket at kingsofthrash.com.
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