The David Ellefson Show

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 looks back at Accept’s incredible history, the evolution of the band’s sound, and what it takes to keep the music moving forward after five decades. Wolf also shares stories from Accept’s career and discusses the legacy of one of metal’s most influential bands.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

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 captures a massive performance in front of more than 750,000 fans. The guys also get into Wednesday’s take on the new Masters of the Universe movie, along with some great memories involving Dolly Parton and plenty of stories from his career in horror and rock.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

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 of Thrash and what 2027 looks like for Ellefson and Metal Church.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

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 scoring, his creative process on projects like The Walking Dead, and his approach to using music to create emotion. The guys also dive into the music business, the differences between scoring and making music as an artist, and the freedom of creating something personal. The episode wraps with plenty of praise for Bear’s brother Brendan McCreary, whose vocals and musical contributions are a huge part of The Singularity.Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour

On this episode of The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome Jade Etro and Federico Mondelli of Frozen Crown to talk about their highly anticipated new album, “The Legend of the Six Kings.” The band dives into the songwriting, inspiration and evolution behind the new record, as well as what fans can expect from their latest chapter. They also discuss hitting the road with Kamelot, playing bigger stages and bringing Frozen Crown's music to audiences around the world. The conversation takes a delicious turn as David, Jade and Federico compare the culinary traditions of Southern Italy vs. Northern Italy, from regional dishes to the ingredients that make each style unique. It's a wide-ranging conversation covering new music, touring, Italian metal and, of course, the very important subject of food!Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts www.patreon.com/tdesFor David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch www.ellefsonemporium.comFollow David on Social Medialinktr.ee/davidellefsonFollow Joshua on Social Medialinktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast #megadeth #bassplayer #thrash #bigfour