Kings of Thrash to Bring Live Show to Blackpool This August

Kings of Thrash take to the stage on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Led by former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, Kings of Thrash will be coming to the Blackpool Waterloo Music Bar as part of their UK and Ireland tour.

Joining Ellefson are Jeff Young, Fred Aching and Chaz Leon. The line-up promises a set packed with classics, as well as high-energy performances. Jeff Young has released a statement saying that the band have such fond memories of touring the UK and Europe, and love seeing how rich the culture is.

He added that the enthusiasm people have for live music is on another level, and that the band can't wait to bring their show to fans.

According to previous setlists from the tour, fans can expect to hear songs such as:

• Peace Sells

• Tornado of Souls

• In My Darkest Hour

• Rattlehead

• Set the World Afire

• Hook in Mouth

• Bad Omen

• Mary Jane

• Skull Beneath the Skin

• Good Mourning/Black Friday

• Dawn Patrol

• Into the Lungs of Hell

• Liar

• 502

• Anarchy in the U.K.

Doors at the Waterloo Music Bar open at 7:30pm, with the show scheduled to begin at 8:30pm. General admission tickets are £30.24, while VIP packages are available for £76. 

Click here for a link to the official See Ticket website.

Click here for VIP tickets through the Kings of Thrash website.

Those who opt for a VIP ticket will get early access to the venue, as well as the opportunity to shop at the merchandise stall before the doors open to the general public. VIPs will also receive a meet and greet with the band and an autographed 8x10 photo.

David Ellefson will also be handing out signature guitar picks, signing unlimited items, and posing for photos with fans.

The event is open to those aged 14 and over, with anyone aged 14 to 17 required to attend with an accompanying adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets.

The show is set to be huge, offering Lancashire thrash fans the chance to see some of the best-known names in the genre up close and personal.

Photo © Carter Sterling, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.