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The David Ellefson Show

David Ellefson, Joshua Toomey
Megadeth
Metallica
Rock Music
KISS
Ace Frehley
Slayer
Metal Church
Nick Menza
Biohazard
Anthrax
Thrash Metal
Ozzy Osbourne
Heavy Metal
Overkill
Black Sabbath
Music Industry
Covid-19
NAMM
Cliff Burton
Drowning Pool

**The David Ellefson Show featuring Joshua Toomey** is a dynamic podcast where David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey dive into conversations with David’s peers in the music industry. The show also explores David’s storied career, offering insights, untold stories, and in-depth discussions about his journey in music.

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This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann to the show. Wolf talks about Accept’s latest release, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, celebrating 50 years of the legendary German metal band. He ... more

Wednesday 13 joins David Ellefson and cohost Joshua Toomey for a conversation covering everything from horror conventions and Gene Simmons dinner to working with John 5. Wednesday dives into his new live album, Un-Alive from Pol’and’Rock 2025, which ... more

On this week's episode, David and Joshua catch up with the latest happenings in Metal Church and Primer 55. The guys look forward to both bands playing Louder Than Life and talk about the routing for each tour. They talk set lists, winding down Kings... more

On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome acclaimed composer and musician Bear McCreary to discuss his new album, The Singularity: Ekleipsis. Bear talks about how Back to the Future inspired his love of film s... more

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Recent Guests

Wolf Hoffmann
Guitarist and founding member of Accept
Accept
Episode: Wolf Hoffmann Talks 50 Years Of Accept, Metal & Teutonic Titans
Wednesday 13
Musician, Wednesday 13 (Murder Dolls, Wednesday 13 solo work)
Wednesday 13
Episode: Wednesday 13 Talks Un-Alive, Gene Simmons, John 5, and Masters of the Universe
Bear McCreary
Composer for film, television and video games
Episode: Bear McCreary on Scoring The Walking Dead & Making Heavy Music
Eric A.K.
Guitarist, Flotsam and Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam
Episode: Eric A.K. Talks Flotsam & Jetsam, Megadeth & Korn
Thomas Youngblood
Guitarist and lead vocalist of Kamelot
Kamelot
Episode: Kamelot's Thomas Youngblood Talks Dark Asylum, KamFest & More
Ira Black
Guitarist and founder of Apocalypse; former Metal Church and Heathen member
Apocalypse (band)
Episode: Ira Black on Launching APOCÆLYPSE and Being Metal's Go-To Guitarist
Chris Caffery
Guitarist formerly with Savatage and member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Episode: Chris Caffery on the Savatage Live Album & Touring with Megadeth at 19
Wes Orshoski
Director of the documentary Di'Anno, Iron Maiden's Lost Singer
Director/Filmmaker
Episode: Inside Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer with Filmmaker Wes Orshoski
Alan Robert
Life of Agony, musician
Life of Agony
Episode: Alan Robert and Terry Welty Tell Us To "Fuzz Off and Die"

Hosts

David Ellefson
Host of the show; veteran metal musician and entrepreneur with a career spanning Megadeth-era and post-band projects.
Joshua Toomey
Co-host and metal journalist; longtime interviewer, writer, and industry observer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Great podcast.

    Great musician along with being a great podcaster !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United States2 months ago
  • Great…but,

    Love both of you guys, been a fan of megadeth since the beginning! Podcast is great, however I would have given it 5 stars except for one thing that really bugs me is…Dave you gotta stop interrupting/cutting people off in the middle of a sentence!!! Huge pet peeve of mine!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Abel Esparza
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the talk and stories

    Big fan of the show all the way from Iran 🤘🏻🫡 keep doing the show, please talk with Jason Newsted too 🙇🏻‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozznake
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Sounds odd what do m about to say but roll with me. I listen to dale jr. of nascar fame and appreciate that not only being a great driver he is a great historian of the sport. This podcast is the same sentiment. Not only have I continued to enjoy the music that was created but I get to enjoy the history and upcoming events with artists that don’t get appreciated the way they do here. So thank you again

    Pete n

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blownup5oh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it 🤘🏻

    Love the peek behind the curtain of metal 🤘🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Small Town Xotics
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests bring unique metal-world perspectives that aren't easily found elsewhere.
Interviews can feel long-form and very gear/industry heavy, which appeals to die-hard fans.
Shows deep industry knowledge and stories from a veteran host.

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Eric A.K. Talks Flotsam & Jetsam, Megadeth & Korn
Q: What was it like getting the old members back in the room for Doomsday for the Deceiver rehearsals, and did it ever materialize into live shows?
Getting the old guys back together was a meaningful and hopeful process; there were rehearsals and planning, but live shows never fully materialized in the end.
Bear McCreary on Scoring The Walking Dead & Making Heavy Music
Q: How does Bear approach turning a film edit into music that elevates the scene?
He explains that he first asks what emotion the filmmaker wants the audience to feel, then translates that into music, using demos and collaboration with his team to craft cues that complete the emotional arc.
Ira Black on Launching APOCÆLYPSE and Being Metal's Go-To Guitarist
Q: What was it like moving through different bands and genres and still staying true to your path?
The guest describes a willingness to take on challenges, learn quickly, and adapt to diverse styles, using each opportunity as a stepping stone to grow as a musician and songwriter, ultimately pursuing projects that resonated personally and artistically.
Richie Faulkner Talks New Elegant Weapons Music + Life in Judas Priest
Q: What role did producers like Andy Sneap play in shaping the evolution of your sound?
Richie explains that Andy Sneap produced multiple Priest records as well as Elegant Weapons' material, providing technical precision and a deep understanding of both bands' sonic fingerprints. The collaboration helps tailor performances to studio and live contexts, ensuring consistency across projects.
Richie Faulkner Talks New Elegant Weapons Music + Life in Judas Priest
Q: What sparked the Elegant Weapons project and how did lockdown influence its formation?
He describes the COVID downtime as a catalyst that allowed them to experiment in the studio, write, and assemble a lineup, with the aim of having a band-centric project rather than a one-off collaboration. The process included bringing together high-caliber players and developing material that could stand apart from Priest while still reflecting his musical roots.

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Energetic, long-form conversations with veteran metal musicians and industry peers, plus deep dives into personal career histories, gear, tours, and the evolving music business. Episodes frequently explore legendary bands, iconic tours, studio workflows, and the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship. Notable strengths include candid storytelling, humorous banter, and a habit of drawing out behind-the-scenes context from guests across decades of metal history. The format is well-suited for fans of metal lore, gear nerds, and industry insiders, and the show often features high-profile guests and cross-genre collaborations that broaden its appeal beyond a single subgenre.

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Recent guests on The David Ellefson Show include:

1. Wolf Hoffmann
2. Wednesday 13
3. Bear McCreary
4. Eric A.K.
5. Thomas Youngblood
6. Ira Black
7. Chris Caffery
8. Wes Orshoski

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