Kings Of Thrash Unleash New Song 'Bullets Ready'

Official Announcement | Published: May 02, 2026 11:02 AM EDT

(OMG) Cleopatra Records proudly announces "Bullets Ready," the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group, Kings Of Thrash - featuring former Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson and ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young.

The band's newest original song delivers a powerful vocal duet between KINGS OF THRASH vocalist Chaz Leon and Gabriel Connor - frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group Red Devil Vortex.

The track also features a special guest appearance by former Exodus vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. "Bullets Ready" was mixed by Grammy winning producer Cameron Webb, known for his work with Motorhead, Danzig and Godsmack.

Guitarist and co-composer Jeff Young reflects on the origins of the song: "During the making of the Nick Menza film, I acquired several demo recordings of Nick playing various drum progressions. In essence, the introduction, verses & chorus of 'Bullets Ready' came from playing along to one of Nick's energetic grooves. During the So Far, So Good... So What! tour, it was often David, Nick & myself that would conduct the soundchecks. It was a surreal & nostalgic feeling to be playing along and writing riffs with my long, lost friend. Nick's playing inspired so much of this song and his spirit is forever encapsulated inside this recording."