Watch Ex-Megadeth Drummer Chuck Behler Play with Previous Bandmates

Kings of Thrash are presently embarking on their “Thrashin’ USA” tour, and whereas Megadeth alums David Ellefson, Jeff Younger and Chris Poland introduced their involvement months in the past, visitor appearances from different former members have been by no means actually mentioned. This previous Friday (Feb. 24), nonetheless, the supergroup was joined by ex-Megadeth drummer Chuck Behler throughout their efficiency at The Machine Store in Flint, Mich., and you may see a few of the footage under.

Blabbermouth confirmed that Behler – who took over for Gar Samuelson in 1987, performed on 1988’s So Far, So Good… So What! and left in 1989 – sat in for “In My Darkest Hour” and a canopy of the Intercourse Pistols’ “Anarchy within the U.Ok.” Clearly, these have been becoming picks provided that each songs initially got here from Megadeth’s third studio report.

After the present, Ellefson took to social media to share a few photographs of him, Younger and Behler from the night. One among them consists of the next caption: “Such a historic second for followers and associates alike. Tonight in Flint, MI was the primary time me, Jeff Younger and Chuck Behler have carried out stay collectively in 35 years…our final present collectively was Monsters of Rock Fortress Donington England August 20, 1988! Thanks for sharing a heartfelt and magical second collectively!”

Clearly, attendees have been simply as enthused, as they responded to Ellefson’s Fb submit with loads of reward. Specifically, one fan wrote, “Superior present! So good listening to these thrash classics once more!” Previous to that, a distinct devotee cheered: “Present was fucking superior! So Far is my favourite ‘deth album, and listening to it stay was so rad! So glad I went, and obtained to speak to see Chuck play, and discuss to him once more!”

You possibly can view these photographs and reactions under, in addition to footage of the present and an image of the setlist!

As Blabbermouth additionally famous, Behler and Ellefson beforehand reunited on the Token Lounge in Westland, Mich. again in August 2019. It was throughout Ellefson’s “Basstory – Extra Life With Deth” tour in help of his second memoir, 2019’s Extra Life with Deth, which adopted 2013’s My Life with Deth. The occasion included a Q&A session and a stay set that includes songs from complementary report Sleeping Giants.

Whether or not or not another Megadeth gamers – previous or current – will be part of Kings of Thrash on stage stays to be seen. (Earlier this month, Poland mentioned it’d be “fairly cool” to have Mustaine himself jam with them.) Both approach, Kings of Thrash are removed from executed with their “Thrashin’ USA” tour.

Try the remaining Kings of Thrash tour dates under, and buy tickets right here. Additionally, you’ll want to preorder Kings of Thrash’s upcoming CD/DVD package deal, Greatest Of The West…Reside At The Whisky A Go Go. It arrives on March 24 and you may watch superior the trailer whilst you look ahead to it!