Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Join David Ellefson and cohost Joshua Toomey as they sit down with Kurdt Vanderhoof of Metal Church for a deep dive into the band’s past, present, and future. David talks about officially joining Metal Church and what fans can expect from the band’s new album. Kurdt shares stories from the early days, including Metal Church touring with Megadeth during the Killing Is My Business era and his longtime friendship with Lars Ulrich. The guys get into classic Metallica tour memories, Michael Alago signing Metal Church to Elektra Records, and what’s ahead for the band’s touring plans.

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