He might have a variety of tasks to maintain him busy after he was kicked out of Megadeth again in 2021, however David Ellefson is including yet one more dedication to his plate for the approaching 12 months. Beginning late February and operating via most of March, he’ll be operating via Europe on what’s being touted as a glance again on his profession.

Dubbed the “Bass Warrior Tour,” every cease on Ellefson’s subsequent enterprise will function “cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling” from his decades-long profession as a solo musician, in addition to a long-time member of Megadeth through the years. Curiously sufficient, the PR for this tour has Ellefson listed as a “founding member” of the seminal thrash band — simply don’t inform Dave Mustaine that…

No matter any potential backlash from Mustaine, Ellefson stated he was excited to share his experiences on the street.

“I’ve approached my profession as that of a musical warrior, all the time accompanied by my bass guitar. I eagerly anticipate bringing these songs again to the stage, whereas sharing introspective and entertaining anecdotes about their creation. It’s been a wild journey of low notes and excessive stakes!”

Coming together with him for the tour shall be Italian guitarist and musical director, Andy Martongelli. Described as a “longtime pal and collaborator” of Ellefson’s, Martongelli was additionally concerned within the bassist’s aspect tasks, together with Basstory, Ellefson-Soto, and Altitudes & Perspective.

Since a bassist and guitarist don’t a tour make, in addition they recruited the skills of drummer Roberto Pirami (Michael Angelo Batio, Rowan Robertson, Gus G), vocalist Titta Tani (Ehfar, ex-drummer of Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin), and rhythm guitarist Walter Cianciusi (Geoff Tate band).

The tour will journey via the next dates, with extra stops anticipated to be introduced sooner or later. And naturally, there ought to be a Metallica shirt watch at every cease alongside the way in which.

David Ellefson – BASS WARRIOR TOUR – That includes Andy Martongelli

Europe 2024

FEBRUARY

23 Borderline Membership – Pisa (Italy)
29 Kill Pleasure – Roma (Italy)

MARCH

1 Il Druso – Bergamoo (Italy)
2 Il Giardino – Lugagnano (Italy)
5 Analog Dwell corridor – Budapest (Hungary)
7 Reigen Dwell – Vienna (Austria)
8 Eden Klub Underground – Broumov (Czech Rep)
9 L.A. Dwell Fashion Membership – 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)

Extra dates TBA