Kings Of Thrash, the band led by David Ellefson, will return to the UK and Ireland in August and September 2026, bringing their high-energy live show to a run of headline dates and festival appearances.
The current line-up features Jeff Young, Fred Aching and Chaz Leon, delivering a set built on classic Thrash and precision musicianship. “We have such fond memories of touring abroad in the UK & Europe,” Jeff Young said.
“The cultures are so rich, and it’s refreshing to see how much people truly live for music. The attendance and enthusiasm take the concert experience to another level. Kings Of Thrash can’t wait to kick out the jams for you all, real soon.”
Highlights include a performance at Stone Dead Festival, where Kings Of Thrash will will play the Mercia / Planet Rock Friday night party in partnership with Earache Records, plus returns to London, Newport, Nuneaton and Blackpool.
Kings Of Thrash played The Underworld in October 2024, and this was a storming concert. Brutal, intensive, but thoroughly entertaining. “It’s great to be back to where Heavy Metal started, in the UK with Kings Of Thrash in August,” David Ellefson said.
“Some killer new events like headlining the Earache Records stage at the Stone Dead Festival, and revisiting our longtime friends and fans in London and Blackpool. We’ll see you there.”
The tour wraps with two shows in Ireland and Northern Ireland. “It’s been an incredible world tour this year with Kings of Thrash, and we’re wrapping up our summer in Ireland and Northern Ireland,” Ellefson said. “So much of my Thrash Metal history has happened in these regions, and it’s great to be back to finish strong with friends who were so great to us when we were there last year.”
Kings Of Thrash – Tickets & VIP
Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Friday, 13 February 2026 via KingsOfThrash.com.
