David Ellefson’s Kings of Thrash are set to return to the UK and Ireland this August–September 2026, bringing their explosive, high-energy live show back to some of the region’s most iconic venues and festivals.
Following a massive run of international dates, the band—featuring Jeff Young, Fred Aching, and Chaz Leon—will once again unleash their signature blend of classic thrash, precision musicianship, and raw intensity for audiences who have long been a cornerstone of the genre.
The UK leg includes headline shows and festival appearances, highlighted by a performance at Stone Dead Festival, where Kings of Thrash will headline the Earache Records stage, alongside long-awaited returns to London, Newport, Nuneaton, and Blackpool. The tour then concludes with two special shows in Ireland and Northern Ireland, wrapping up the band’s summer run on deeply meaningful ground.
UK & IRELAND TOUR DATES
- August 25 – Camden Underworld – London, UK
- August 26 – The Patriot – Newport, UK
- August 27 – Queen’s Hall – Nuneaton, UK
- August 28 – Stone Dead Festival – Newark, UK
- August 29 – FY4 / Waterloo – Blackpool, UK
- August 30 – Dolan’s – Limerick, Ireland
- September 1 – The Sound House – Dublin, Ireland
- September 2 – Voodoo – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Band Quotes
Jeff Young shares:
“We have such fond memories of touring abroad in the UK & Europe. 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!”
David Ellefson adds:
“It’s great to be back to where heavy metal started, in the UK with Kings of Thrash in August. 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!”
On the Ireland dates, Ellefson continues:
“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. 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.”
Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Friday, February 13.
For more information, visit:
www.kingsofthrash.com
www.artistsworldwide.com
www.sdentertainment.co.uk
