{"id":2405858,"date":"2026-05-07T11:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2405858"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:33:19","slug":"kings-of-thrash-release-new-single-music-video-bullets-ready-metal-planet-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kings-of-thrash-release-new-single-music-video-bullets-ready-metal-planet-music\/","title":{"rendered":"KINGS OF THRASH Release New Single &#038; Music Video \u201cBullets Ready\u201d \u2013 Metal Planet Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bdaia-post-featured-image\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/FriskettiKOT2025Revised.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-enabled\" data-caption=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong>Cleopatra Records<\/strong>\u00a0proudly announces\u00a0<strong>\u201cBullets Ready,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group,\u00a0<strong>KINGS OF THRASH<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 featuring former\u00a0<strong>Megadeth<\/strong>\u00a0bassist and co-founder\u00a0<strong>David Ellefson<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>ex-Megadeth<\/strong>\u00a0guitarist\u00a0<strong>Jeff Young<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The band\u2019s newest original song delivers a powerful vocal duet between\u00a0<strong>KINGS OF THRASH\u00a0<\/strong>vocalist\u00a0<strong>Chaz Leon<\/strong>\u00a0and<strong>\u00a0Gabriel Connor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group\u00a0<strong>Red Devil Vortex<\/strong>. The track also features a special guest appearance by former\u00a0<strong>Exodus<\/strong>\u00a0vocalist<strong>\u00a0Steve \u201cZetro\u201d Souza<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>\u201cBullets Ready\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0was mixed by Grammy winning producer\u00a0<strong>Cameron Webb<\/strong>, known for his work with\u00a0<strong>Mot\u00f6rhead, Danzig<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Godsmack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000-850x850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BulletsReady_Cover3000x3000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Listen to \u201cBullets Ready\u201d here:<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb706411425B6482C9E38D03BDB3D2D6C3A2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/orcd.co\/kingsofthrash_bulletsready<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kings Of Thrash feat. Zetro &amp; Gabriel Connor - Bullets Ready (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kBLqbLLIfrA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Guitarist and co-composer Jeff Young reflects on the origins of the song:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDuring the making of the Nick Menza film, I acquired several demo recordings of Nick playing various drum progressions. In essence, the introduction, verses &amp; chorus of \u2018Bullets Ready\u2019 came from playing along to one of Nick\u2019s energetic grooves. During the So Far, So Good\u2026 So What! tour, it was often David, Nick &amp; myself that would conduct the soundchecks. It was a surreal &amp; nostalgic feeling to be playing along and writing riffs with my long, lost friend. Nick\u2019s playing inspired so much of this song and his spirit is forever encapsulated inside this recording.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1-850x1063.jpg 850w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IGFB_ADMAT_NORTHEAST2-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>TOUR DATES FOR 2026<\/p>\n<p>05.01.26 ROCKPILE WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO<br \/>05.02.26 PIRANHA BAR MONTREAL, QUEBEC<br \/>05.03.26 THE RAINBOW BISTRO OTTAWA, ONTARIO<\/p>\n<p>05.05.26 THE VAULT NEW BEDFORD, MA<br \/>05.06.26 EMPIRE UNDERGROUND ALBANY, NY<br \/>05.07.26 HALFTIME NEWARK, DE<br \/>05.08.26 REVERB READING, PA<br \/>05.09.26 MORSBERGERS CATONSVILLE, MD<\/p>\n<p>05.22.26 CAPITAL MUSIC BOGOTA, COLUMBIA<br \/>05.23.26 ROCK PLAZA PEREIRA, COLUMBIA<br \/>05.24.26 THE GREEN MEDELLIN, COLUMBIA<br \/>05.26.26 MUNICIPAL MUSICA VIVA BUCARAMANGA, COLUMBIA<\/p>\n<p>08.19.26 BYSCENEN TRONDHEIM, NORWAY<br \/>08.20.26 GOLDIE OSLO, NORWAY<br \/>08.21.26 TELEROCK NOTODDEN, NORWAY<br \/>08.22.26 OVENPAA KOPERVIK, NORWAY<br \/>08.23.26 OGNA SCENE OGNA, NORWAY<\/p>\n<p>08.25.26 THE UNDERWORLD LONDON, UK<br \/>08.26.26 THE PATRIOT CRUMLIN, WALES, UK<br \/>08.27.26 QUEENS HALL NUNEATON, UK<br \/>08.28.26 STONEDEAD FEST CHESHIRE, UK<br \/>08.29.26 WATERLOO BLACKPOOL, UK<br \/>08.30.26 WAREHOUSE LIMERICK, IRELAND<br \/>09.01.26 THE SOUND HOUSE DUBLIN, IRELAND<br \/>09.02.26 VOODOO BELFAST, IRELAND<\/p>\n<p><strong>KINGS OF THRASH<\/strong>\u00a0was 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 \u201cBig Four\u201d of thrash metal\u2014Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cThe MEGA Years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb700DA6D9215AC7DC8762B8F85D43702E72\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThe Best of the West \u2013 Live at the Whisky A Go-Go.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The double live album and DVD were released by Cleopatra Records in Spring 2023 in both digital and vinyl formats.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Cleopatra Records released the band\u2019s first thrash\\punk inspired trek, \u201cLockdown.\u201d With its accompanying music video, directed by KOT drummer Fred Aching, the group distinguished themselves as more than just a nostalgic tribute band.<\/p>\n<p>The new music video for \u201cBullets Ready\u201d 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 \u2013 the same location as seen in the movie, 3000 Miles to Graceland.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with the progressive strains of \u201cBullets Ready,\u201d Kings of Thrash continues expanding its musical scope, while performing worldwide on their massive Global Thrash Tour. Dates in Canada, US, Norway, Ireland and U.K. are on the docket at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb706A078BBD2081E7A444F6132D87AD9091\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.kingsofthrash.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Musicians:<br \/>Jeff Young \u2013 Rhythm &amp; Lead Guitars<br \/>David Ellefson \u2013 Bass<br \/>Fred Aching \u2013 Drums<br \/>Chaz Leon \u2013 Vocals<br \/>Gabriel Connor \u2013 Lead Vocals<br \/>Steve Souza \u2013 Guest Vocals<\/p>\n<p>For more information on all of these events please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb708C1F5CB995B5FEEC2D7283A1ED675CF3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb7019FDD27D5B1A16CF8B22C0632ACD8B07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/link.odonnellmediagroup.com\/23e43d49-f04a-49fe-a83a-aa8007aedb7012A5D39731E665609AB7B1EA578649F9\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleopatra Records<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source metalplanetmusic.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleopatra Records\u00a0proudly announces\u00a0\u201cBullets Ready,\u201d\u00a0the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group,\u00a0KINGS OF THRASH\u00a0\u2013 featuring former\u00a0Megadeth\u00a0bassist and co-founder\u00a0David Ellefson\u00a0and\u00a0ex-Megadeth\u00a0guitarist\u00a0Jeff Young. The band\u2019s newest original song delivers a powerful vocal duet between\u00a0KINGS OF THRASH\u00a0vocalist\u00a0Chaz Leon\u00a0and\u00a0Gabriel Connor\u00a0\u2013 frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group\u00a0Red Devil Vortex. 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