Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson is featured in a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, where he discusses bringing his Bass Warrior tour to the United States, Dieth Grammy nominations, the Big 4, being a singer now, Kings Of Thrash and more.
The interview begins at the 7:29 mark.
Ellefson: "I have a lot of different bands that I've done and branded. The hardest thing about starting a new band is you go through the whole 'Who is it? What is it? What are you guys doing? What does it sound like?' Every one of these you start from scratch. When I put my name on the door it's an easy sell because people know probably what it's going to be. I've done the Ellefson solo records, the Ellefson / Soto thing with Jeff Scott Soto (vocals)... I love working internationally, what I've been doing with Dieth, of course. Working in Poland, kind of half living in Europe to make the record and do the touring. I feel like we like the music from over there (Europe) is because they live it
Ellefson recently announced his inaugural Bass Warrior Tour, gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling from his illustrious career. This journey will encompass his role as a co-founding member of Megadeth, his Ellefson solo material, and more.
Ellefson, with enthusiasm, expressed, "I've approached my career as that of a musical warrior, always accompanied by my bass guitar. I eagerly anticipate bringing these songs back to the stage, while sharing introspective and entertaining anecdotes about their creation. It's been a wild ride of low notes and high stakes!"
Accompanying him on this tour is Italian guitarist and musical director, Andy Martongelli, a longtime friend and collaborator who has been by Ellefson's side during his solo ventures, Basstory®, Ellefson-Soto, and Altitudes & Attitude tours across Europe.
On drums Roberto Pirami (Michael Angelo Batio, Rowan Robertson, Gus G), on vocals Titta Tani (Ehfar, ex-drummer of Claudio Simonetti's Goblin), on rhythm guitar Walter Cianciusi (Geoff Tate band).
Tour dates:
February
23 - Borderline Club - Pisa, Italy
29 - Kill Joy - Roma, Italy
March
1 - Il Druso - Bergamoo, Italy
2 - Il Giardino - Lugagnano, Italy
5 - Analog Live hall - Budapest, Hungary
7 - Reigen Live - Vienna, Austria
8 - Eden Klub Underground - Broumov, Czech Rep
9 - L.A. Live Style Club - Cham, Germany
10 - The Pitcher - Dusseldorf, Germany
12 - Mdn - Kolin, Czech Rep
13 - Bounty Rock Cafe' - Olomouc, Czech Rep
14 - Kino Regis - Bochnia, Poland
15 - Rc Mlyn - Vrutky, Slovakia
16 - Kollosseum - Kosice, Slovakia
17 - Randal – Bratislava, Slovakia
(Photo - Maciej Pieloch)
