The Grammy-winning bassist will perform the 1992 Megadeth album start-to-finish across 12 European dates in December, alongside selections from his solo catalogue and rock and metal influences.
Shows will pair the full Megadeth record with solo material and songs that influenced his 40-plus-year career.
The December run adds new cities and countries and follows fan demand after earlier 2026 performances.
# What's happening
# Why this matters
# What the Bass Warrior concept is
Ellefson launched the Bass Warrior tour in 2024 with musical director Andy Martongelli (Ellefson-Soto, Artemis). The concept was designed to give Ellefson a platform to perform material spanning his entire recording career rather than focusing on a single era. For this December leg, Countdown to Extinction serves as the centerpiece of the shows.
# Tour route and dates
December 3–19, 2026, visiting nine countries and finishing in Zagreb, Croatia. Dates and venues are listed below.
# What to expect at a show
Expect a set built around the complete Countdown to Extinction album plus a selection of Megadeth songs, solo cuts, and covers that influenced Ellefson's style. The format intentionally balances a full-album performance with material spanning his multi-decade career, guided by Martongelli and Ellefson's solo band.
# Practical considerations
Tickets, local venue policies, and potential support acts were not listed in the announcement. If you plan to attend, check each venue's site or official tour pages for ticket availability, seating/standing details, and entry requirements for the date you choose.
# Quick context on Ellefson
Ellefson is a Grammy-winning bassist best known for his years with Megadeth. He has performed and recorded across multiple projects and launched Bass Warrior to present that breadth live. The December run serves as a year-end wrap that answers fan demand to hear Countdown to Extinction performed live in full.
# Bottom line
If you want to hear Countdown to Extinction performed start-to-finish and see Ellefson mix that performance with solo material and influences, the December Bass Warrior shows offer a compact European run across established and new stops.
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