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October 10, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10th, 2011
Forthcoming Testament Album ‘Dark Roots Of Earth’ Drummer Gene Hoglan to Join Upcoming Co-Headliner with Anthrax from October 28th – November 13th
Forthcoming TESTAMENT Album ‘Dark Roots Of Earth’ Drummer GENE HOGLAN to Join Upcoming Co-Headliner with Anthrax from October 28th – November 13th TESTAMENT Issues Update on Exclusive VIP/Meet & Greet Packs Tour Kicks-Off Next Week in Grand Rapids, MI!
Bay Area thrash kings TESTAMENT are pleased to announce that current Dark Roots Of Earth studio drummer and world-famous percussionist GENE HOGLAN will be joining them on the road for select dates on their upcoming co-headlining run with Anthrax. Gene will join TESTAMENT from October 28th through November 13th. “As many of you know, I just played on the new TESTAMENT record, Dark Roots Of Earth, which went amazingly well,” states Gene Hoglan. “The dudes were kind enough ask me to join them for a couple weeks on this tour with Anthrax and Death Angel. I’m super stoked to do the shows. It’s going to be a great time. Just so everybody knows, I will be selling my Drum Instructional DVD, The Atomic Clock, at the shows (shameless plug). If you can’t make it out to one of the shows, buy it on line!”
TESTAMENT recently announced that they will again be offering special VIP/Meet & Greet Packs on their upcoming co-headlining tour with Anthrax with support from Death Angel. The band is pleased to announce that the cut off time to purchase VIP/Meet & Greet packs before each individual show has been extended to eight (8) days! The VIP/Meet & Greet packs are selling quickly, so make sure to purchase your pack soon! For more information on how to obtain your special VIP/Meet & Greet Pack, head over to www.slotix.com now.
Purchasing a VIP/Meet & Greet Pack allows you the opportunity to spend intimate, quality time with TESTAMENT. TESTAMENT offered these packs on last year’s monumental American Carnage Tour also featuring Megadeth and Slayer, which presented fans with a unique and exclusive chance to spend time with the band before doors opened, take photos and get autographs, throw up the horns, and chat. This year with the VIP/Meet & Greet Packs, fans will have another chance to hang out, sign autographs and take photos with the band, as well as have access to a ticket to their performance, special merchandise hand-picked by the band, and a collectible TESTAMENT laminate to commemorate this ultimate fan experience!
Testament Meet & Greet Package Includes (Full Details):
* One General Admission ticket
* Meet & Greet with select members of Testament Photo with select members of Testament
* Autograph opportunity with select members of Testament
* Testament merchandise items:
* T-shirt of your choice from the merch booth (before doors open)
- Opportunity to purchase a second item at half off from the merch booth (before doors open)
- Assorted guitar picks
- Wristband
- Rare, out of print “Live At The Filmore” cassette
- Original printing of “Demonic” CD
- Collectible Testament laminate
“We love connecting with our fans and showing them same the respect and admiration they show us year after year,” states vocalist Chuck Billy. “Hanging out and talking to the fans was a phenomenal experience for everyone last year. It was a first for us as well as the fans. It’s a great way to join us at the shows in celebration of all that is heavy metal and to make a personal connection with us, so come hang out and commemorate this great tour!”
TESTAMENT have been spending time in the studio recording Dark Roots Of Earth, the follow up to their 2008 Golden God ‘Album of the Year’ award winning album, The Formation of Damnation, released on Nuclear Blast Records to critical acclaim. The album was named SiriusXM Liquid Metal’s ‘Album of the Year’ in 2008, and debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top 200. The Formation of Damnation is TESTAMENT’s highest charting release in their 24-year history.
The band has spent the last three years touring the world in support of The Formation of Damnation, and now brings its original, classic lineup back home to the United States with Anthrax and Death Angel. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates.
September 26, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26th, 2011
MEGADETH’S CHRIS BRODERICK AND TESTAMENT’S ALEX SKOLNICK JOIN FORCES FOR FIRST ANNUAL ‘SKOLNICK & BRODERICK’S WINTER GUITAR RETREAT’ AT FULL MOON RESORT IN BIG INDIAN, NY DECEMBER 26-30
Renowned guitarists Alex Skolnick of Testament and Chris Broderick of Megadeth have joined forces to create the first annual Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat. This unique experience offers a select group of guitarists of all talent levels the opportunity to expand their horizons while spending four days and five nights studying and jamming with Broderick and Skolnick in a relaxed setting at Full Moon Resort in New York’s Catskill Mountains from December 26-30, 2011.
While best known for their work with Testament and Megadeth, Skolnick and Broderick are diverse, well rounded musicians with backgrounds and training in rock, jazz, classical and blues.
Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat will include master classes with Skolnick and Broderick, jam sessions, open mic nights and optional private lessons. Attendees are invited to expand their knowledge of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, music history, jazz theory, chord theory, harmony, improvisation, counterpoint, composition, chord voicings, improv (taught by Skolnick), classical fingerstyle technique (taught by Broderick), and of course heavy metal guitar. Guitarists will learn techniques to increase speed and improve tone, while hearing stories about life on the road, getting gear tips and much more. Nathan Peck (bass) and Matt “Zebar” Zebroski (drums/percussion) of the Alex Skolnick Trio will provide rhythm accompaniment for jam sessions throughout the week.
Check out a video clip of Skolnick and Broderick talking about the Winter Guitar Retreat here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpIWgFooH8.
“I’m really looking forward to partnering with my friend Chris Broderick for our Winter Guitar Retreat,” says Skolnick. “Each of us has a unique, individual approach to guitar and it’s always fun to share one’s experience with deserving students. Therefore, we’ve decided to join forces and create the ultimate post-Christmas, pre-New Year’s getaway for amateur and pro guitarists alike.”
Broderick concurs: “Come join Alex and myself this winter for a comprehensive look at how we view the guitar. It will not only be insightful, but relaxed and fun as well. We will cover things such as stage performance, live jam sessions, and all kinds of helpful guitar playing tips that you can utilize. I look forward to seeing you at this incredible event.”
Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat will provide a full vacation experience, including gourmet meals from the in-house chef. In addition, Full Moon Resort is conveniently located close to a full array of winter activities including skiing and snowboarding.
A special 10% discount for Skolnick & Broderick’s Winter Guitar Retreat is available for those who register and pay in full before October 31, 2011.
For full details, go to: http://www.sbwinterguitarretreat.com.
The Skolnick And Broderick Winter Guitar Retreat is the first Winter installment of the successful Music Masters Camp Series (www.musicmasterscamp.com/home/) held at Full Moon Resort, which has been hosted by musicians including Dweezil Zappa, Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto.
http://www.sbwinterguitarretreat.com
September 06, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6th, 2011
ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL TO HIT THE ROADWITH THIS FALL’S DON’T-MISS THRASHFEST EXTRAVAGANZA
LOS ANGELES, CA – Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – Thrash titans Anthrax and Testament, who haven’t toured together in more than a decade, are set to co-headline a U.S. tour beginning Friday, October 14 in Grand Rapids, MI (itinerary below). Anthrax will close all shows, and Death Angel will be main support for the entire tour. The coast-to-coast trek will figure to decimate more than two dozen cities over a five-week period, with both Anthrax and Death Angel debuting brand new material from their new albums, both set for summer/fall release; Testament’s new album is set to be released in 2012. The Anthrax fan club presale begins today at www.anthraxarmy.com, and the public on-sale kicks off Friday, September 9 at 10AM local time. For more information or to purchase tickets, log onto http://anthrax.com /http://www.testamentlegions.com/ or http://deathangel.us/
“We’ve been tight with the guys in Testament for a long, long time,” said Anthrax’s Charlie Benante. “so we’re really looking forward to hanging out with them on the road. And all of us in Anthrax are big Death Angel fans, so this is going to be a monster of a good time – for all of us and for the fans. Plus, with the incredible success of The Big Four shows over the last year, we wanted to tour with some of the ‘second wave’ of thrash bands.”
The tour will follow Anthrax’s Big Four “hometown” appearance at Yankee Stadium on September 14, with Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth.
“We’re excited to do this tour because Anthrax was actually the first band we ever toured with,” adds Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. “It’s an accomplishment 20 odd years later that we’re going to do it again. The tour kick-off date is actually about five days difference from the kick off date of the first tour 20 years ago. The first time we performed with Anthrax, we only had a total of ten songs, so obviously now we have many songs to pick from so it will be very different. It’s good to see that a lot of the faces in the bands are the same as back when we first did this original tour 20 years ago.”
Anthrax / Testament / Death Angel Tour Dates 2011
Oct. 14 – Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI
Oct. 15 – Congress Theatre, Chicago, IL
Oct. 16 – First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Oct. 18 – The Cotillion, Wichita, KS
Oct. 19 – Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
Oct. 21 – LVCS, Las Vegas, NV *TESTAMENT/DEATH ANGEL ONLY*
Oct. 22 – Nokia LA Live, Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 23 – Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA
Oct. 24 – House of Blues, San Diego, CA
Oct. 26 – Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque, NM
Oct. 28 – South Side Music Hall, Dallas, TX
Oct. 29 – Emo’s East, Austin, TX
Oct. 30 – Warehouse Live, Houston, TX
Nov. 01 – House of Blues, Orlando, FL
Nov. 02 – Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nov. 04 – House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC
Nov. 05 – Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Nov. 06 – The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
Nov. 08 – Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY
Nov. 10 – Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 11 – Palladium, Worcester, MA
Nov. 15 – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY
Nov. 17 – Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. 19 – Rave, Milwaukee, WI
Nov. 21 – The venue, Fargo, ND
Nov. 23 – The Complex, Salt Lake City, UT
Nov. 25 – Knitting Factory, Reno, NV
July 22, 2011
Updated! 2nd Show at Teatro Flores – Buenos Aires, Argentina added for August 18th.
June 02, 2011
TESTAMENT TOUR DATES 2011
July 09 - San Manuel Amphitheater, Devore, CA
July 10 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA
July 24 - Downsview Park - Toronto, ON
Aug 10 - Circo Volador - Mexico City, MX
Aug 12 - Quito Fest - Quito, Ecuador
January 01, 2011
Happy New Year!
November 14, 2010
DimeBash 2010 Live Photos from Key Club, Hollywood, CA (10/29) by Metal Assault:
Metal Assault @ Dimebash
November 13, 2010
TONIGHT, Disciples!!! Testament's Chuck Billy to appear on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show." Check your local listings.
October 21, 2010
Testament's Chuck Billy to honor Dimebag Darrell Abbott at Dimebash 2010 at The Key Club, West Hollywood, CA on October 29th.
October 11, 2010
Testament Official Merchandise Re-stocked! Check out the new low prices!
September 29, 2010
Testament's Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson co-host latest episode of Andrew Haug's Triple J radio show "The Racket" (Australia):
The Racket
September 20, 2010
'After Tour Sale' on selected Testament Official Merchandise - More designs coming!
September 15, 2010
For Immediate Release
September 15th 2010
TESTAMENT WRAP-UP ON THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR, BEGIN WRITING AND RECORDING NEW ALBUM, DUE MID-2011
STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES ON THE FOLLOW UP TO THE AWARD WINNING ALBUM ‘THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION’!
Bay Area heavy metal legends TESTAMENT have just wrapped up on the historical AMERICAN CARNAGE tour with Slayer and Megadeth! The band would like to thank all of their loyal and remarkable fans for supporting them on this recent run, and enjoyed meeting their biggest supporters at the exclusive VIP Meet & Greets! Now that TESTAMENT is back from tearing up the stage on the AMERICAN CARNAGE tour, they are ready to head into writing and recording mode for their upcoming follow up to their Golden Gods “Album of the Year”, The Formation of Damnation!
“The AMERICAN CARNAGE tour was great for us, but now is the time for us to hold off on performing and go full steam ahead on getting the record finished,” affirms vocalist Chuck Billy. “We currently have studio time booked at the end of this year, and we’re shooting for a mid-2011 release. The new album will most likely be a culmination of The Gathering and The Formation of Damnation, but we’re definitely not going to forget who we are or our roots. I think we’ve found a comfortable spot in our writing style.
“I think the tour went really well for us. It’s the first time we had a stage set to our live performance, which was a lot of fun, and it brought the band to a whole new level in regards to performing. Playing with Megadeth and Slayer again was a lot of fun,” adds guitarist Eric Peterson. “We’re going to be home during the fall and winter working on new material. As we speak, I’m working on new music, and we’re shooting to record by the end of the year. That’s our plan, but we’re not going to just put out a record to put out a record. We have standards, and we’re picky as to what exactly we want to put out.”
August 20, 2010
For Immediate Release
August 20th 2010
TESTAMENT’S CHUCK BILLY APPEARING IN SMITHSONIAN’S ‘NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN’ EXHIBITION: “UP WHERE WE BELONG: NATIVE MUSICIANS IN POPULAR CULTURE”
EXHIBITION OPEN NOW THROUGH JANUARY 2ND, 2011, LOCATED ON THE NATIONAL MALL IN THE SEALASKA GALLERY
Singer Chuck Billy said, “I’m humbled and proud to be recognized as a Native American contribution to the Arts and Music”.
TESTAMENT vocalist and Native American activist Chuck Billy is pleased to announce his inclusion in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s new exhibition, “Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture”. The exhibition is located on the National Mall on the second-floor level of the Sealaska Gallery, and is open until January 2nd, 2011.
Quoting the Smithsonian official press release, “Up Where We Belong” tells [Native artist’s] stories and histories and provides visitors the opportunity to hear music and discover artists with whom these exceptional musicians collaborated. Visitors will also learn of the musical greats who inspired these artists, as well as the growing number of contemporary performers who follow in their path.”
Chuck Billy is featured in the “Encore” segment of the exhibition, which features artists who represent the span of Native achievement in mainstream music over the past half century, according to the Smithsonian. Other musicians featured in this segment are saxophonist Jim Pepper, and singer Debora Iyall.
For more information about the “Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians in Popular Culture” exhibition, please visit this website.
August 11, 2010
For Immediate Release
August 11th 2010
CATCH TESTAMENT WITH SLAYER AND MEGADETH ON THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR!
Bay Area thrash kings TESTAMENT are once again honored and thrilled to visit the Sirius XM Liquid Metal studios! The TESTAMENT takeover will commence at 6pm ET today, August 11th! Fans will have the chance to relive the hour of band updates, stories and music on August 12th at 11pm ET, August 15th at 3pm ET, and August 17th at 10am ET. TESTAMENT’s Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson will be joined by longtime friend Louie Clemente, Liquid Metal host Jose Mangin and special guest Richard Christy (Howard Stern producer and drummer of Charred Walls Of The Damned). The band will cover topics such as the AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR and the writing of thei highly anticipated follow up to Liquid Metal’s 2008 “Album of the Year”, The Formation of Damnation!
August 02, 2010
For Immediate Release
August 2nd 2010
TESTAMENT TO MAKE IN-STORE APPEARANCE AT UTOPIA RECORDS IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA!
CATCH TESTAMENT WITH SLAYER AND MEGADETH THIS SUMMER ON THE ‘AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR’
Thrash titans TESTAMENT are pleased to announce their upcoming appearance at Utopia Records in Sydney, Australia this Saturday, August 7th at 3:30pm! Stop in to Utopia to meet TESTAMENT before they perform at the Manning Bar that evening!
After returning from their Australian onslaught, catch TESTAMENT in the United States on the AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR with Slayer and Megadeth! TESTAMENT is offering a limited number of VIP Packages for every United States date on the tour. This is the fan’s chance to meet the band and get exclusive limited edition merchandise before TESTAMENT head into the studio to record the follow up to their Golden Gods “Album of the Year”, The Formation of Damnation! Now, the Testament VIP package offers some great additions, including an exclusive TESTAMENT Affliction T-shirt! Act now and make sure to take hold of this great opportunity to be a part of METAL HISTORY with TESTAMENT this summer!
July 29, 2010
For Immediate Release
July 29th 2010
TESTAMENT KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES WITH SLAYER AND MEGADETH ON THE ‘AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR’
The Bay Area’s heavy metal behemoth TESTAMENT has kicked off the summer touring season with a vengeance, joining Slayer and Megadeth on the highly anticipated AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR! TESTAMENT are uniting with devoted fans every night on the road with their exclusive AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR VIP packs, and shredding on stage with the original Clash of the Titans line-up. “New thrash fans that only heard rumors and never were able to witness Clash of the Titans will be delighted because all three bands are just as heavy and lethal as ever, if not more,” states guitarist Eric Peterson. “Old school thrash fans, if you missed the line-up before, you don’t want to miss this!”
Follow these links to watch TESTAMENT performing on the AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR, and don’t miss when the fans react to the bludgeoning sounds with a killer wall of death!
INTO THE PIT IN HALIFAX!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSPeustMIIk
WALL OF DEATH IN HALIFAX!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL2bEkMU4VI
June 23, 2010
Happy Birthday, Chuck!
Wishing you much happiness and good health!!!
June 20, 2010
DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Live, June 26th 2010: HIGHTIDE BENEFIT SHOW
For tickets, click on the flyer below:
When: Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Doors @ 4:20pm
Where: Soundwave Studios
2200 Wood St., Oakland
CA 94607-1713
HIGHTIDE Benefit Show:
Das Racist
Dublin Death Patrol
DJ Murry the Mayor
Forrest Day
High On Fire
Lil’ B
New Earth Creeps
Nocando
Stone Vengeance
and more TBA
June 04, 2010
Testament Confirmed For Rock In India With Slayer
10/30 Bangalore, INDIA @ Rock In India
June 02, 2010
Testament Australian Tour Dates 2010 Confirmed
AUSTRALIA
08/06 Melbourne, AUS @ Billboard
08/07 Sydney, AUS @ The Manning Venue
08/08 Brisbane, AUS @ HiFi
June 01, 2010
(For Peeps in Cleveland, Ohio) National Day of Slayer!
Slayer, Megadeth w/ Testament at Time Warner Cable Amphitheater in Cleveland, OH on August 18th. Tickets for $25 this Sunday, June 6th ONLY:
http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/417905
May 16, 2010
It is a truly sad day in Metal today. We lost two very special people.
Rest In Peace, Debbie Abono
Testament would like to send their sincerest condolences to her family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Rest In Peace, Ronnie James Dio (7/10/42 - 5/16/10)
You will be sorely missed. A true Metal Legend in our hearts forever.
April 30, 2010
TESTAMENT CONFIRMED FOR 70000TONS OF METAL CRUISE
1/24/11 - 1/28/11 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise:
70000Tons Of Metal
April 17, 2010
Official Merchandise re-stocked with *NEW* items for 2010!!! 4 short-sleeve designs, 1 zip-hoodie design, belt buckle, and skull cap beanie. Check it out!!!
April 13, 2010
For Immediate Release
April 13, 2010
KILLA IN MANILA!!!
TESTAMENT TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH LAMB OF GOD AT THE PULP SUMMER SLAM IN THE PHILIPPINES, THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 17th 2010
NEW TESTAMENT HOLLAND DATE CONFIRMED
It’s a KILLA in MANILA! TESTAMENT and LAMB OF GOD will co-headline “Pulp Summer Slam 10” in the Philippines, taking place this Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City, Manila. The Pulp Summer Slam Festival is known as largest metal festival in the Philippines today. An extra special aspect of the Pulp Summer Slam 10 is the amazing ticket price of only $6.50 US, which equates to 300 Philippine pesos. Included with price of admission are sodas, beer, pizza, and free cell load.
TESTAMENT front man Chuck Billy commented on the bands upcoming trip to the Philippines, “We have played countless venues all over the world, but this is the first time ever that TESTAMENT will be playing in the Philippines. It is an honor for us to be bringing metal to a country that does not normally have many metal shows and we are stoked to be co-headlining alongside our friends in LAMB OF GOD. People of the Philippines, get ready to get Into the Pit with TESTAMENT.”
TESTAMENT will be returning to Europe for a handful of festival dates this summer, including a brand new date at ATAK in Holland! A list of dates and festivals can be found below:
TESTAMENT EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES
5/13-Switzerland-Pratte-Metal Fest Open Air Festival
5/14-Germany – Dessau –Metal Fest Open Air Festival
5/15-Austria –Minning-Metal Fest Open Air Festival
5/16-Netherlands – Enschede - ATAK (new date!)
7/2–Helsinki –Finland –Tuska Open Air Festival
7/4-Plezen-(near Prague)Czech Republic-Basin FireFest
April 05, 2010
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2010
TESTAMENT’S CHUCK BILLY AND ERIC PETERSON SET TO APPEAR AT REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS 2010
SCHEDULED TO ANNOUNCE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’s LIVE PERFORMANCE
On April 8th 2010, Bay area thrash legends and Golden God Album of the Year recipients TESTAMENT will once again go down in Revolver Golden Gods history as presenters. Vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson are on deck to announce the live on-stage performance of Ohio metallers, The Devil Wears Prada.
Chuck and Eric are pleased to be announcing the performance, and had a few words to share about the unique experience. “We are honored that we’ve been invited to announce the performance of The Devil Wears Prada at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards,” stated Chuck Billy. “Revolver is one of the greatest metal publications of our era, and we’re pleased to give back by being given this opportunity. We look forward to seeing our fellow metal gods there!” Eric Peterson had the following to say about the event, “This time I’m not accepting an award but giving an award, and it’s cool to be on the other end of things! I’m excited to hang out with my peers that I also happen to be a fan of.”
TESTAMENT are not strangers to the Golden Gods award show! The legendary heavy metal heroes won the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Album of the Year award in 2008 for The Formation of Damnation. The album debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top 200 and is TESTAMENT’s highest charting release in their 24-year history. The highly successful The Formation of Damnation has been reissued in a deluxe tour edition which is in stores now.
March 30, 2010
UPDATED TESTAMENT TOUR DATES 2010:
TESTAMENT PHILIPPINES DATE:
4/17 Quezon City, Philippines Amoranto Stadium – Pulp Summer Slam 10 Festival
TESTAMENT EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES:
5/13 Switzerland, Pratte – Metal Fest Open Air Fest
5/14 Germany, Dessau – Metal Fest Open Air Fest
5/15 Austria, Minning – Metal Fest Open Air Fest
7/02 Helsinki, Finland – Tuska Open Air Fest
7/04 Plezen, Czech Republic – Basin FireFest
SLAYER, MEGADETH and Special Guest TESTAMENT
"AMERICAN CARNAGE" Tour 2010
The complete, confirmed itinerary for the
American Carnage North American Tour
are as follows:
JULY
7/23 Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC CANADA
7/24 Heavy MTL, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC CANADA
7/26 Metro Centre, Halifax, NS CANADA
7/27 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB CANADA
7/29 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ONT CANADA
7/30 John Labatt Centre Center, London, ONT CANADA
AUGUST
8/11 Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY
8/12 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ
8/14 Tsongas Arena, Boston, MA
8/15 Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ
8/16 Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT
8/18 Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
8/19 Cobo Arena, Detroit, MI
8/20 UIC Pavillon, Chicago, IL
8/21 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN
8/23 Cap Fed Park @ Sandstone Arena, Kansas City, KS
8/25 Magness Arena, Denver, CO
8/26 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM
8/27 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
8/29 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, San Diego, CA
8/30 Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA
8/31 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA
SEPTEMBER
9/01 Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
9/03 Wamu Theatre, Seattle, WA
9/04 Washington County Fairgrounds, Portland, OR
March 28, 2010
ALEX SKOLNICK JAZZ GUITAR 3-DVD SET FOR ROCK HOUSE NOW ON PRE-SALE TODAY, MARCH 28TH, 2010 (through April 15th, 2010)
***P R E - O R D E R*** Click the link below:
Alex Skolnick Jazz Guitar, Breaking the Traditional Barriers DVD
Sneak Preview Clip:
March 23, 2010
TESTAMENT FEATURED IN GUITAR EDGE MAY 2010 ISSUE!!!
Click the banner below to view a tab of “Over the Wall” - The Tab starts right after the “Riff Notes” section:
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TESTAMENT VIP PHOTO GALLERIES
Check out the galleries on Flickr (will be updated frequently):
Testament VIP Photo Galleries
March 04, 2010
Happy Birthday, Paul Bostaph!
February 17, 2010
PRODUCED BY TESTAMENT'S ALEX SKOLNICK
Acrassicauda's long awaited debut, Only The Dead See The End Of The War,will be available everywhere on March 9. You can pre-order it now at the VICE Records Store.
For more information visit:
http://www.myspace.com/wwwacrassicaudas5com
http://www.vicerecords.com
Our Long Story Short
ACRASSICAUDA | MySpace Music Videos
February 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2010
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES CO-HEADLINING APPEARANCE WITH LAMB OF GOD AT THE PULP SUMMER SLAM IN THE PHILIPPINES SATURDAY APRIL 17th 2010
Metal masters TESTAMENT are pleased to announce their first trip to The Phillipines to appear at the “Pulp Summer Slam 10” taking place on April 17th, 2010 at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City. TESTAMENT will be co-headlining the festival with Lamb of God. The Pulp Summer Slam Festival has become the largest metal festival in the Philippines today. One of the hallmarks of the Pulp Summer Slam 10 is the unbelievable ticket price of only $6.50 US which equates to 300 Philippine Pesos. Included with price of admission are sodas, beer, pizza, and free cell load. TESTAMENT front man Chuck Billy commented on the bands upcoming trip to the Philippines, “We have played countless venues all over the world, but this is the first time ever that TESTAMENT will be playing in the Philippines. It is an honor for us to be bringing metal to a country that does not normally have many metal shows and we are stoked to be co-headlining alongside our friends in Lamb of God. People of the Philippines get ready to get Into the Pit with TESTAMENT.”
February 01, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 01, 2010
SLAYER, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT ANNOUNCE NEW DATES FOR THE "AMERICAN
CARNAGE" NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Canadian Carnage East Leg Now Confirmed to Begin Late July
Los Angeles, CA - February 1, 2010 -- Slayer and Megadeth are thrilled to announce the new, confirmed routing for the American Carnage North American Tour, which will commence with the rescheduled Canadian Carnage East dates in Quebec City on Friday, July 23. Slayer will then head to Europe for a run of festival dates, returning to kick off the American Carnage leg in Albany, NY on August 11. American Carnage will play 26 dates across the United States and Eastern Canada up to the Labor Day weekend, ending in Portland, OR on September 4. Testament will be Special Guest on all shows. Tickets purchased for the American Carnage shows when they first went on sale late last year will be honored for these rescheduled dates. Complete information regarding ticket sales can be found at www.slayer.net • www.megadeth.com • www.testamentlegions.com
Due to venue availability and other conflicts, the shows originally scheduled in El Paso, Houston, Nashville, Duluth, and Louisville cannot be rescheduled at this time, and ticket holders may obtain refunds at point of purchase. However, new cities have been added to the American Carnage itinerary, with dates now scheduled in Cleveland, Kansas City, San Diego, and Sacramento. The confirmed, complete itinerary is below.
The American Carnage Tour, originally scheduled to take place in January and February, had to be put on hold due to Slayer's vocalist/bassist, Tom Araya's ongoing, minimally-invasive treatments for what was diagnosed as a Cervical Radiculopathy, an occupational hazard for the rocker who is known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing. Right after the first of the year, Araya made the difficult decision to undergo a surgical procedure, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, a relatively routine practice with an excellent recovery rate. That surgery took place early last week.
"The doctors said that Tom's surgery went very smoothly and was a resounding success," said Rick Sales, long-time Slayer manager. "He's home now, doing really well, and he said the numbness in his fingers had already diminished considerably."
Shortly after the surgery, Slayer's Kerry King received a text from Tom: "Awake and feeling good, actually whatever he did, it feels better."
The American Carnage Tour will mark the first time that Slayer, Megadeth and Testament will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour, making this truly a "must-see" event.
Slayer recently announced the rescheduling of its headline tour in the UK and Europe, and Megadeth and Testament are currently on tour together playing U.S. cities that will not be on the American Carnage itinerary.
Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road on July 23 in support of their most recent albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, and Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, which hit stores November 3, 2009. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010 with special unreleased bonus tracks.
Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S., first with four explosive dates in June 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - the first time the bands had toured together anywhere in 18 years - and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed last October.
According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights...went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."
Slayer. The Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot wrote that Slayer is "one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre." Indeed, few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo - bring to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman who has spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." World Painted Blood landed on boatloads of U.S. and International "Best of" lists for 2009, and N.A.R.A.S. saw fit to bestow its fourth Grammy nomination on Slayer - Best Metal Performance for the WPB track, "Hate Worldwide." For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."
Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, which has been heralded as Megadeth's best album in years. It's the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth's signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once again musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that's Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, "One of their best albums." VH1's 'That Metal Show' deemed it "One of the metal albums of the year," and Popmatters said, "the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace." The band was also awarded the eighth Grammy nomination of its career for “Head Crusher,” which serves as more proof that ENDGAME is quickly earning “essential” status in the Megadeth catalog. Megadeth will appear on the season premiere of VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show,” which airs Saturday, February 6, at 11 PM EST.
Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."
The complete, confirmed itinerary for the American Carnage North American Tour are as follows:
JULY
23 Pavillon de la Jeunesse, Quebec City, QC CANADA
24 Heavy MTL, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC CANADA
26 Metro Centre, Halifax, NS CANADA
27 Moncton Coliseum, Moncton, NB CANADA
29 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ONT CANADA
30 John Labatt Centre Center, London, ONT CANADA
(Slayer European festivals)
AUGUST
11 Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY
12 Izod Center, East Rutherford, NJ
14 Tsongas Arena, Boston, MA
15 Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ
16 Chevrolet Theatre, Wallingford, CT
18 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH
19 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit,MI
20 UIC Pavillon, Chicago, IL
21 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN
23 Cap Fed Park @Sandstone, Kansas City, KS
25 Magness Arena, Denver, CO
26 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, NM
27 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
29 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, San Diego, CA
30 Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CA
31 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA
SEPTEMBER
01 Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
03 Wamu Theatre, Seattle, WA
04 Washington County Fairgrounds, Portland, OR
January 31, 2010
TESTAMENT VIP PACKAGE INFO POSTED!!!
TESTAMENT VIP PACKAGE INFO
MEET & GREET PACKAGE
Package Includes:
- Reserved Seat OR General Admission ticket with early entry to venue (where available)
- Meet & Greet with select members of the band
- Individual photo with select members of the band
- Q&A session with select members of the band
- Autograph opportunity with select band members
- Commemorative Meet & Greet laminate
- Collectible Testament Guitar Pick
- Onsite event management staff
You will be contacted via email approximately one week prior to the show date with details and instructions.
MEGADETH: Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour
With Special Guests TESTAMENT and EXODUS
[Links Posted Beneath Each Date/Venue]
3/01 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
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3/02 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
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3/03 - Medford, OR - Medford Armory
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3/06 - Calgary, AB - Big Four
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3/07 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
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3/08 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland Exhibition Hall
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3/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater
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3/12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Palace Theater
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3/13 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
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3/15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
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3/16 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
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3/18 - Scranton, PA - Scranton Cultural Center
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3/19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
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3/21 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
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3/22 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
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3/23 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
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3/25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
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3/26 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Amphitheater
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3/27 - Lubbock, TX - The Pavilion
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3/28 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
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3/30 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater
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3/31 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium
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January 25, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2010
MEGADETH ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES FOR “RUST IN PEACE 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR”
BAND TO PERFORM LANDMARK ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY.
TESTAMENT IS DIRECT SUPPORT; WILL PERFORM ‘THE LEGACY’.
SPECIAL GUESTS EXODUS BEGINNING MARCH 1
New York, NY: IT’S been whispered about, discussed and desired amongst the international thrash metal community, and finally it can be screamed loudly from rooftops, street-corners and car windows.
The mighty Megadeth will join forces with Testament and Exodus for this historic month-long jaunt that will find these thrash titans crisscrossing the nation on the ‘Rust in Peace’ 20th anniversary tour. These will be incredibly special shows that will delight Megadeth fans, as the band will be playing their landmark, genre-defining album, 1990’s Rust in Peace, in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth set list favorites.
Megadeth’s latest, ENDGAME, was released in September 2009 and received some of the highest critical accolades of the band’s career. The band performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and was nominated for yet another Grammy – the eight nomination of their storied career- for “Head Crusher.” Megadeth also enjoyed heaps of praise in the press, from outlets as varied as New York to Revolver to VH1’s “That Metal Show” to PopMatters. With ENDGAME, Megadeth have once again ascended to the top of the metal world.
Testament, www.testamentlegions.com the seminal Bay Area thrash titans, will perform their first-ever album ‘The Legacy’ in its entirety during the “RUST IN PEACE 20th Anniversary Tour” with Megadeth and Exodus . In this monsterously massive celebration of metal, Testament felt it was time to throw down the gauntlet and bring people back to the roots of their visceral and vice-tight music, re-invoking songs which helped lay the foundation for a thrash generation. “We wanted to give the fans something different,” says frontman Chuck Billy, “we wanted to play these songs which have not been played since we’ve been touring “Formation Of Damnation.”
“I can’t believe that we wrote this stuff when we are 17, 18, and 19 years old,” says Eric Peterson. “Although ‘Formation…’ stands on it’s own, we cannot even write music today like we did back then. ‘The Legacy’ will always be our legacy.”
Refreshingly brutal, yet steeped in clever melodic twists, ‘The Legacy’ was a scene-busting statement of intent by Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. And with classic pit-starters such as ‘Over The Wall’, ‘Burnt Offerings’ and ‘First Strike Is Deadly’ creating human froth with genuine songwriting prowess, ‘The Legacy’ set Testament up to take the thrash metal world by storm in the coming years.
“These are the first nine songs we put together,” says Billy proudly, “this is what started the band, so we wanted to go back and give the fans a chance to not only get back to metal’s roots, but to feel the force of Testament’s roots at the same time.”And it’s no wonder with a foundation like that we are still here today,” adds Peterson
If you always wanted to hear it and never thought it would happen, you will doubtless be delighted. But just as importantly, for those who wondered what the raw, vital energy of Testament and the Bay Area thrash scene felt like, this is a delicious chance to hurl yourself headfirst into the wave of speed, sound and sweat.
Exodus Gary Holt adds, "I am so stoked to be a part of this tour with our long-time friends Megadeth and Testament! This will prove to be a thrash metal wet dream and I cannot wait to get the party started and hit the road on this beast of a tour! It's been about six years since we last toured with Megadeth and after all these long years, this will be our first with Testament, so I for one am fired up! Let the bloodbath begin!"
The tour will kick off on March 1 in Spokane, WA and will run through the end of the month. The dates are as follows, with tickets going on sale this Friday, January 29.
MEGADETH, TESTAMENT and EXODUS:
3/01 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
3/02 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
3/03 - Medford, OR - Medford Armory
3/06 - Calgary, AB - Big Four
3/07 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
3/08 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland Exhibition Hall
3/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theater
3/12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Palace Theater
3/13 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
3/15 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
3/16 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
3/18 - Scranton, PA - Scranton Cultural Center
3/19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
3/21 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
3/22 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
3/23 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
3/25 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
3/26 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s Amphitheater
3/27 - Lubbock, TX - The Pavilion
3/28 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
3/30 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theater
3/31 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium
January 24, 2010
TESTAMENT OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE!!!
Awesome prices on selected items: Short-sleeves, Girlies and Hoodies. Once they're gone, they're gone for good!
January 12, 2010
Eric Peterson And Uli Roth At NAMM 2010
Watch Eric Peterson jam with Ulrich Jon Roth on Friday Night, January 15th at the Dean Guitars party! Eric will perform "Catch your Train" by the Scorpions and "Black Night" by Deep Purple.
January 11, 2010
Chuck Billy To Guest On The Full Metal Jackie Radio Show
Chuck Billy will guest on Full Metal Jackie's show this weekend. For more details:
Full Metal Jackie on Facebook
www.fullmetaljackieradio.com
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Chuck Billy On The Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show
Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio Show
(Click on 'Guest Chuck Billy of Testament' on the player)
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TESTAMENT @ NAMM FRIDAY JANUARY 15th
Eric Peterson will be appearing at the Dean Guitar Group Signing and Meet & Greet from 11:00AM - 12:00PM. Eric will be signing alongside members of Shinedown, Sevendust, Korn, Divine Heresy and Arch Enemy.
Eric Peterson will be appearing at Fender for EVH Signing and Meet & Greet from 2:00PM - 3:00PM.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Heritage Signing and Meet & Greet from 12:00PM - 1:30PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Seymour Duncan Signing and Meet & Greet from 2:00PM - 2:45PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Peavey/Buddha Signing and Meet & Greet from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Chuck Billy will be appearing at the Affliction Clothing Signing and Meet & Greet at 2:00PM.
Chuck Billy will be appearing at the TC Electronic Signing and Meet & Greet at 4:00PM.
TESTAMENT @ NAMM SATURDAY JANUARY 16th
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Yamaha Group Signing from 12:30PM - 3:00PM at The Marriott.
Eric Peterson will be appearing at the TC Electronic Signing and Meet & Greet at 2:00PM.
Eric Peterson will be at the Dean Guitar Group Signing and Meet & Greet from 4:30PM - 5:30PM. Eric will be signing alongside members of Shinedown, Sevendust, Korn, Divine Heresy and Arch Enemy.
January 07, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2009
BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA,BAND'S TOUR PLANS POSTPONED THROUGH APRIL
Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year
Los Angeles, CA - Thursday, January 7, 2010 -- "Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said Slayer's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."
This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of Slayer's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work to see if these dates can be rescheduled, so those holding tickets are asked to sit tight as more info will be announced as progress is made.
The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent.
Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
January 05, 2010
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2009
TESTAMENT’S CHUCK BILLY FEATURED IN NEW ISSUE OF DECIBEL MAGAZINE ON NEWSSTANDS NOW
TESTAMENT MEMBERS SCHEDULE APPEARANCES AT THE ANNUAL NAMM CONVENTION JANUARY 14th - 16th
TESTAMENT lead singer Chuck Billy is featured on the cover of the new issue of Decibel Magazine available on newsstands now. The February 2010 American Carnage Tour cover issue can also be purchased online at: http://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/february-2010-064. In the feature article Chuck speaks at length about the upcoming “American Carnage Tour,” the release of the touring edition of their 2008 “Golden God Award Winning” album The Formation of Damnation featuring never before released exclusive bonus footage of classic tracks plus more, also discussing the recording of their new album in 2010.
TESTAMENT will be touring as special guest with fellow thrash legends Megadeth and Slayer on the American Carnage Tour. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph.
TESTAMENT’S highly successful and award-winning album The Formation Of Damnation will be available at retail on February 23rd and will be accessible to fans earlier at the merchandise area at American Carnage Tour. Information on the Deluxe Tour Edition of “The Formation Of Damnation” & Tour Dates can be found below.
TESTAMENT gears up to hit the road with Heavy Metal Giants Megadeth and Slayer for The American Carnage Tour. Members of Testament have scheduled numerous appearances and signings with their endorsers as listed below. Make sure to stop by and meet members of Testament at NAMM 2010.
TESTAMENT @ NAMM FRIDAY JANUARY 15th
Eric Peterson will be appearing at the Dean Guitar Group Signing and Meet & Greet from 11:00AM - 12:00PM. Eric will be signing alongside members of Shinedown, Sevendust, Korn, Divine Heresy and Arch Enemy.
Eric Peterson will be appearing at Fender for EVH Signing and Meet & Greet from 2:00PM - 3:00PM.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Heritage Signing and Meet & Greet from 12:00PM - 1:30PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Seymour Duncan Signing and Meet & Greet from 2:00PM - 2:45PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Peavey/Buddha Signing and Meet & Greet from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Alex will be signing and performing.
Chuck Billy will be appearing at the Affliction Clothing Signing and Meet & Greet at 2:00PM.
Chuck Billy will be appearing at the TC Electronic Signing and Meet & Greet at 4:00PM.
TESTAMENT @ NAMM SATURDAY JANUARY 16th
Alex Skolnick will be appearing at the Yamaha Group Signing from 12:30PM - 3:00PM at The Marriott.
Eric Peterson will be appearing at the TC Electronic Signing and Meet & Greet at 2:00PM.
Eric Peterson will be at the Dean Guitar Group Signing and Meet & Greet from 4:30PM - 5:30PM. Eric will be signing alongside members of Shinedown, Sevendust, Korn, Divine Heresy and Arch Enemy.
January 01, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
December 18, 2009
For Immediate Release
December 18, 2009
TESTAMENT’S ERIC PETERSON TALKS FASHION, FAST CARS AND FUCKING METAL WITH THE SUICIDE GIRLS THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 20th AT 10:00 PM PST
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson will be the featured guest on this week’s Suicide Girls Radio Show on Los Angeles’ Indie 103.1. Eric speaks at length with hosts Sam Doumit and Nicole Powers about the upcoming American Carnage tour that will see TESTAMENT hitting the road with Megadeth and Slayer for the first time in over twenty years. They also talk about current fashion trends, Eric’s love of fast cars including his Porsche and of course they talk about fucking metal. Listen to the show this Sunday night December 20th at 10:00 PM PST on Los Angeles’ Indie 103.1. If you don’t live in the listening area, you can listen live online at the link below:
http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=KDLDFM
December 16, 2009
For Immediate Release
December 16, 2009
TESTAMENT’S “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” RANKED IN AOL RADIO’S TOP 10 METAL SONGS OF THE DECADE.
TESTAMENT’S CHUCK BILLY, MEGADETH’S DAVE MUSTAINE AND MEMBERS OF SLAYER TALK ABOUT THE UPCOMING “WET METAL DREAM TOUR” THE AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR, WHICH KICKS OFF JANUARY 18 IN SEATTLE.
TESTAMENT, Megadeth, and Slayer have just released a new video talking about the upcoming American Carnage Tour. The video features comments from Chuck Billy of TESTAMENT, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, and all of the members of Slayer. The video can be viewed at the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9_gP4KJtuk
In other TESTAMENT new, AOL RADIO has released their list of the “Top 10 Metal Songs of the Decade” as voted on by their listeners. Bay Area Thrash Legends TESTAMENT made the list in the 8th position for their song “More Than Meets The Eye” from their “Golden God Award Winning” 2008 release The Formation of Damnation. The listeners were given their chance to vote online at the AOL RADIO website.
The complete list can be viewed at:
http://www.aolradioblog.com/2009/12/14/top-metal-songs-of-the-decade-2000s/
TESTAMENT is taking the stage once again in support of their award-winning 2008 release The Formation Of Damnation. TESTAMENT will be touring as special guest with fellow thrash legends Megadeth and Slayer on the American Carnage Tour. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph and marks the 20th anniversary of these major players taking the stage together.
TESTAMENT’S highly successful and award-winning album The Formation Of Damnation will be reissued in a deluxe tour edition just in time for this amazing tour with Slayer and Megadeth. Information on the Deluxe Tour Edition of “The Formation Of Damnation” can be found below
The Formation of Damnation (Deluxe Tour Edition)
2-disc deluxe tour edition of the band’s comeback album! Includes bonus
footage of classic tracks + more;
Disc 1:
1. The Persecuted Won’t Forget
2. Killing Season
3. Afterlife
4. The Evil Has Landed
5. The Formation Of Damnation
6. Henchmen Ride
7. More Than Meets The Eye
8. Dangers Of The Faithless
9. False Evidence Appearing Real (F.E.A.R.)
10. Leave Me Forever
Disc 2
• The New Order *Audio and Video
• Practice What You Preach *Audio and Video
• Souls Of Black *Audio and Video
*Recorded in Alcatraz for their MTV “52/52” special
• More Than Meets The Eye music video
The deluxe tour edition will be in stores on February 23rd although fans will be able to pick up the release on all of the dates of the upcoming American Carnage Tour prior to it hitting stores.
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AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR 2010: SLAYER, MEGADETH AND TESTAMENT VIDEO PRESS RELEASE NO. 2
December 15, 2009
TESTAMENT'S ERIC PETERSON LIVE APPEARANCE AT RAPTOR GUITARS - PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Testament's Eric Peterson will make a live in-store appearance on January 23rd, 2010, 1:00pm-2:30pm, at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona. For more details:
http://www.raptorguitars.com
http://www.myspace.com/raptorguitars
December 12, 2009
"TOP 10 METAL SONGS OF THE DECADE," AS RATED BY AOL RADIO LISTENERS
Testament makes the "Top 10 Metal Songs of the Decade," as rated by AOL Radio Listeners. Congrats, guys!
Read the article: AOL Radio Blog
November 23, 2009
ACCRASSICADA RELEASE SONG PRODUCED BY ALEX SKOLNICK
Our Alex Skolnick is a producer!!! Check out the song he produced for the band Acrassicada. Read the article here. You can download the song at the link below:
"Garden Of Stones"
November 17, 2009
For Immediate Release
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES 2010 TOUR WITH MEGADETH AND SLAYER
VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE NOW
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again in support of their award-winning 2008 release “The Formation of Damnation”. TESTAMENT will be touring as special guest with fellow Thrash Legends Megadeth and Slayer. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph and marks the 20th anniversary of these major players taking the stage together on the same stage as Megadeth and Slayer.
For over 20 years, TESTAMENT has remained committed to the thrash metal sound that brought them to prominence in the late 1980s. The band has never compromised its unmatched intensity or musicianship and has only continued to up the ante with each release.
“The Formation of Damnation” was named one of MySpace's Top Albums for 2008 and found itself at the top of many year-end lists including #9 Rock Album of the Year on iTunes for 2008, #4 Album of 2008 in Revolver Magazine, #10 on Metal Edge Top 50 of 2008, #1 on Metal Maniacs Top 20 of 2008, and the #2 Brave Pick in Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. The album also dominated metal radio, coming in at #1 on Sirius-XM's metal channel, #1 on CMJ's LoudRock charts, and was the most played album on metal radio according to FMQB.
The highly successful and award-winning album “The Formation of Damnation” will be reissued just in time for this amazing tour with Slayer and Megadeth with a bonus CD that contains live renditions of the classics; The New Order, Practice What You Preach and Souls Of Black. The tracks will also feature enhanced video clips recorded in Alcatraz for their MTV special 52 bands feature as well as the music video for “More Than Meets The Eye”. This Special album re-release with bonus material will be in stores on February 23rd . Testament will have the tour reissue available on all of the dates of the upcoming Carnage Tour prior to it hitting stores.
As a special exclusive to the dedicated TESTAMENT Legions, there were be an exclusive VIP package available for purchase. The TESTAMENT VIP Pack will include the following:
- One general admission ticket with early entry
- Exclusive Meet & Greet with the members of Testament
- Personal photograph with the band
- Autograph session (includes 8X10 photo)
- Exclusive Testament Affliction Shirt
- Collectible Tour Poster (limited, numbered)
- Exclusive Testament Music Skin
- Official VIP Meet and Greet Laminate
- Official set of Testament Guitar Picks
The password for the TESTAMENT ticket pre-sale is "Damnation”. VIP Packs and tickets will be available at Ticketmaster.com (unless noted otherwise) More details will follow regarding Meet and Greet and VIP ticket packs.
Stay tuned for more details on TESTAMENT's upcoming US tour!
November 16, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
YES, THE RUMORS ARE TRUE:
SLAYER, MEGADETH TEAM UP FOR
"AMERICAN CARNAGE"
Co-Headliners to Tour the U.S. Together For the First Time in Nearly Two Decades
Testament to be Special Guest
Recession-Proof $10.00 Tickets Available in All U.S. Markets
Los Angeles, CA - MONDAY, November 16, 2009 -- Slayer. Megadeth. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. Megadeth and Slayer will join forces to co-headline "American Carnage," the most blistering, the most explosive, and the most eagerly anticipated mega-tour of the winter - and you do not want to miss it.
"American Carnage" will kick off on January 18 in Seattle, WA for a 26-date trek across North America that will include the six Canadian dates postponed earlier this month. Tickets for most shows go on sale this Friday, November 20. Ticketmaster is offering a special presale for most shows from Wednesday November 18 at 10am until Thursday November 19 at 10pm.
"American Carnage" is the first time that Slayer and Megadeth will have toured the U.S. together since 1991's epic "Clash of the Titans" tour. To celebrate that and in recognition of the tough economic times that many of their fans are having, Megadeth and Slayer have decided to roll back the price of a chunk of tickets at every U.S. show to the "1991 price" of $10.00. These specially-priced tickets will be limited and when they're gone, they're gone. Megadeth has also teamed with iloveallaccess.com to provide an Ultimate Fan Package including premium seats, meet and greets, pre-show parties and more.
In addition, Testament - who was also on the "Clash of the Titans" bill, will be Special Guests on the entire tour, marking the first time that all three bands have shared a stage together in more than 18 years, and making this a "must see" metal event.
Both Megadeth and Slayer will hit the road supporting new albums: Megadeth's 2009 album, ENDGAME, while Slayer's World Painted Blood, the band's 10th studio venture, hit stores November 3. Testament's The Formation of Damnation: Special Tour Edition, will be released on February 23, 2010, with special unreleased bonus tracks.
Slayer and Megadeth have already massacred territories together outside of the U.S. - first with four explosive dates in June, 2009 across Western Canada - "Canadian Carnage" - marking the first time the bands had shared a stage anywhere in 18 years; and then six co-headlining "Carnage" dates in Australia followed in October.
According to various Canadian press outlets last summer: "It was a night of thrash impossible to trash..." "Tales about war, death, destruction, Satan, aliens and serial killers have never been so much fun..." "The two heavy metal heavyweights... went head-to-head on a level playing field. Both bands brought their 'A' game. And the results were anything but pretty - unless you include pretty freakin' loud and pretty freakin' awesome."
Slayer. Few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer - guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and drummer Dave Lombardo - brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer. World Painted Blood offers a Slayer-ized point of view of our world - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, and a chilling hypothesis of how the rest of the world might view America. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over two time periods, during October 2008 and then between late January and March 2009. World Painted Blood was produced by Greg Fidelman, who's spent time in the studio with Metallica, the Gossip, the (International) Noise Conspiracy, Slipknot and others, and executive produced by long-time Slayer colleague, Rick Rubin, who suggested Fidelman for the project. One reviewer called the album "the heaviest, bloodiest and best album in almost two decades." Fans got a couple of early morsels of the brutal new Slayer material -- "Psychopathy Red," a Hanneman song inspired by the heinous Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, who confessed to savagely murdering 56 children, was recorded last October and then leaked online. Then, the King-penned track, "Hate Worldwide," was made available in July as a limited-edition single through Hot Topic. For "American Carnage," Slayer's Tom Araya promises, "no ballads, no acoustic numbers, no slow tempos."
Megadeth. 2009 saw the release of ENDGAME, what has been heralded as Megadeth’s best album in years. It’s the record where it all comes full circle in a career that has not only set standards in hard rock and metal, but defined them. Megadeth’s signature shredding and rousing lyrics are the hallmarks of ENDGAME, with vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine once musing and making declarations about the world we live in, having named the album after a government document that should strike fear in the hearts of Americans! But that’s Mustaine and Megadeth, using the vehicle of music to shake things up, to make a point and to rattle your brain, literally, figuratively and sonically. Revolver magazine said of ENDGAME, ““One of their best albums.” VH1’s That Metal Show deemed it, “One of the metal albums of the year”, and Popmatters said, ““the record positively scorches with an intensity not heard since Rust in Peace.
Legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose latest award-winning release (2008 Album of the Year, Metal Hammer's Golden God Award) The Formation of Damnation, displays them as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."
Slayer and Megadeth are also re-scheduling the east coast leg of the “Canadian Carnage” tour, postponed from this fall.
November 10, 2009
ERIC PETERSON "METAL GUITAR CLINIC" AT MUSICIANS INSTITUTE ON NOVEMBER 19TH, 2009
For more info: Musicians Institute
October 31, 2009
TESTAMENT OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE:
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October 30, 2009
TESTAMENT PERFORMING ON SIRIUS XM's 'ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL':
October 27, 2009
HAIL!, FEATURING TESTAMENT'S PAUL BOSTAPH (+ Ripper Owens, David Ellefson, Andreas Kisser):
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October 26, 2009
LIVE NATION ANNOUNCES ULTIMATE ACCESS TRIPLE-PLAY WEDNESDAY!!!
· EVERY FAN CAN WIN AN “ULTIMATE ACCESS PASS” GOOD FOR ALL-SHOW ACCESS TO A LIVE NATION CLUB
· AND FANS CAN MEET-AND-GREET BANDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THIS WEDNESDAY ON
· AS LIVE NATION DROPS THE SERVICE FEE ON HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF TICKETS ONLY THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
THIS WEDNESDAY FANS BUY NO SERVICE FEE TICKETS AND MEET ANVIL, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, DETHKLOK and MASTODON, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HELLOGOODBYE, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD with ATREYU and ESCAPE THE FATE, LMFAO with SHWAYZE, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, TESLA AND THE USED AT LIVE NATION CLUBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
LOS ANGELES, CA - October 26, 2009 – This Wednesday Live Nation gives fans ultimate access to some of their favorite bands when for one day only every single fan who buys a ticket to a Live Nation club show is automatically entered to win an Ultimate Access Pass to the venue for which they bought their ticket. The Ultimate Access Pass is Live Nation’s golden ticket, good for admission to every single show in 2010 to an individual Live Nation venue. Every Live Nation club venue will have an Ultimate Access winner, with the names of winners posted on LiveNation.com Thursday morning at 12 Noon Eastern time. On Ultimate Access Wednesday every single ticket will be available at reduced cost as Live Nation drops the service fee on hundreds of thousands of tickets in its club venues across the country for one day only.
In addition to offering the concert goers the chance to win the Ultimate Access Pass, Live Nation is bringing music fans and their favorite bands closer together by hosting fan-and-band meet and greets at venues across the country. Bands including Anvil, Between The Buried And Me, Dethklok and Mastodon, Hellogoodbye, Hollywood Undead with Atreyu and Escape The Fate, LMFAO with Shwayze, Taking Back Sunday, Tesla and The Used will spend the afternoon meeting fans, taking pictures and answering questions. The box offices at Live Nation clubs will be open on Wednesday afternoon, selling no service fee tickets to all scheduled events. All fans purchasing tickets at the box office on Wednesday will also be entered to win the Ultimate Access Pass for that club.
It all happens Wednesday, October 28th as Live Nation drops the service fee on hundreds of thousands of tickets in its club venues across the country. In addition to the onsite meet and greets, the No Service Fee offer will also be available at www.LiveNation.com for 24 hours beginning at 12:01 a.m. local time on Wednesday, October 28th on participating shows.
“I just want to say that Hollywood Undead is totally stoked to have this chance to give back to all of our fans across the Nation on this tour,” said Hollywood Undead’s Charlie Scene. “It’s really cool to see everybody working together for the greater good of music and live shows.”
“This week we’re bringing fans 3 amazing opportunities,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. “The first is the opportunity for fans to connect directly with the bands they love in our venues, as the bands themselves help sell no service fee tickets. Second, is the chance to win ‘Ultimate Access Pass,’ to every one of our clubs. And third, is the chance to pick up no service fee tickets to see their favorite bands on hundreds of thousands of club tickets on LiveNation.com. This Wednesday is all about Live Nation and the bands we work with saying ‘thanks’ to the fans for their support and their love of live music.”
The following acts will be meeting fans this week:
Anvil @ Hard Rock Café, Toronto 5 – 7 PM
Between The Buried And Me @ The Fillmore, Charlotte 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Dethklok & Mastodon @ House of Blues, Boston 6:30 – 7 PM
Five Finger Death Punch @ The Fillmore, Denver 6 – 7 PM
Hellogoodbye @ Atlanta, Tabernacle 5 – 6 PM
Hollywood Undead w/ Atreyu & Escape the Fate @ The Gramercy Theater, New York 4 – 6 PM
LMFAO w/ Shwayze @ The Hollywood, Palladium 6 – 8 PM
Taking Back Sunday @ House of Blues, Chicago 5 – 5:30 PM
Tesla @ Murat Egyptian Room, Indianapolis 5 – 7 PM
The Used @ TLA, Philadelphia 5 – 6 PM
Lawn, general admission or reserved tickets subject to available at participating venues and select shows. Parking and shipping fees may apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts.
Ultimate Access Pass good at one of participating venues only. Not available in Canada. No purchase necessary. For complete details and official rules go to www.livenation.com.
ABOUT LIVE NATION:
Live Nation's mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry's first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit a www.livenation.com/investors.
October 08, 2009
ERIC PETERSON BEHIND THE SCENES AT ROCK HOUSE
Check out Eric Peterson behind the scenes filming his instructional DVD for Rock House. The "baddest right-hand in metal music!"
October 03, 2009
PAUL BOSTAPH JOINS THE YAMAHA DRUMS FAMILY
Yamaha Drums would like to announce how proud and happy we are to have thrash drumming legend Paul Bostaph as the newest member of the Yamaha Drums family. Paul's style is a perfect fit for his new 9pc Oak Custom kit complete with a massive arsenal of hardware. We can't wait for all of you to see his new setup that will be numbing eardrums soon. More info to come... drop by www.yamahadrums.com for updates!
Welcome Paul from everyone at Yamaha Drums!
October 01, 2009
TESTAMENT TO APPEAR ALONGSIDE REBA MCINTYRE, DAVID GRAY, MELISSA ETHERDIGE, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, ZIGGY MARLEY, RONNIE MILSAP AND SMOKEY ROBINSON ON SIRIUS XM'S FALL SERIES OF ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL
TESTAMENT’S APPEARANCE WILL AIR OCTOBER 5th at 9:00 PM EST ON LIQUID METAL SIRIUS 27/XM 42 WITH RE-BROADCASTS SCHEDULED FOR:
WED Oct. 7th @ 5pm ET, FRI Oct. 9th @ 12pm ET, SAT Oct. 10th @ 3pm ET, SUN Oct. 11th @ 6pm ET
After conquering Europe all summer long, TESTAMENT made a stop in New York City for a special taping of SIRIUS XM’s Artist Confidential series. Artist Confidential features the most important and timeless artists in music sitting down for candid interviews, intimate conversations with fans and live performances. Artists who will appear this season on the SIRIUS XM series include: Reba McIntyre, David Gray, Melissa Etheridge, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ziggy Marley, Ronnie Milsap and Smokey Robinson. The show is scheduled to air Monday October 5th at 9:00 pm EST.
TESTAMENT tore thorough a blistering six-song set spanning their entire catalog. The set list included: “Over the Wall”, “The New Order”, “Practice What You Preach”, “Into the Pit”, “More Than Meets the Eye”, and “The Persecuted Won’t Forget”
In between songs, the band fielded questions from show host Lou Brutus. TESTAMENT spoke candidly about filming of their early videos, special memories of being on the road, the band’s history, the reformation of the original line up of the band, and the recording of their new “Golden Gods” Award Winning Record, “The Formation of Damnation.”
Lead Singer Chuck Billy had the following to say about the experience:
“Being the first Metal band to play Sirius XM’s esteemed Artist Confidential was an absolute honor. It was amazing after making music together for over 24 years to be placed in the same category as other musicians like Paul McCartney and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Our Artist Confidential will be way more Brutal.”
Guitarist and founder Eric Peterson also remarked on the occasion:
“This was a great time! Our favorite Metal Radio Station plus all the industry peeps in suits and coffee mugs and being in the lobby performing, it actually sounded amazing! A day to remember and archived! Can't wait to hear and see it!”
September 30, 2009
Now available through testamentlegions.com:
*NEW* - 'I Love Thrash' S/S T-Shirt; "Bay Area - 80 West" on back (White and Red print); By Ed Stone and Ms. A
Rest of the Word $25.00 + $6.00 / Europe $25.00 + $4.00
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September 29, 2009
Happy Birthday, Alex!
September 17, 2009
For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2009
LIVE NATION INTRODUCES THE LIVE NATION CLUB PASSPORT SEE UNLIMITED CLUB SHOWS FOR REMAINDER OF 2009 FOR JUST $49.99
INTRODUCING THE LIVE NATION CLUB PASSPORT
LIMITED TIME OFFER
See Unlimited Club Shows for Remainder of 2009
Just $49.99, All-In, No Fees
LOS ANGELES – September 17, 2009 – For a limited time only, concert fans can buy The Live Nation Club Passport for $49.99, All-In and No Fees, and see every show at Live Nation clubs in their city for the rest of the year, subject to availability. If you’re a Live Nation Club Passport holder, and the show’s not sold-out, you’re in! The Live Nation Club Passport is available only at www.livenation.com.
Here’s how it works. Beginning today concert fans go to LiveNation.com and purchase a Club Passport. A list of participating shows will be immediately available. Every Monday thereafter, Passport holders log on to LiveNation.com/Passport or follow LiveNation on Facebook or Twitter to see the list of participating club shows in their city and to reserve their ticket. From here, Club Passport holders just bring their Live Nation Club Passport number and photo I.D. to the club’s box office and get right in, no extra charges, no hassles.
“This summer we helped concert fans save more than $14 million on nearly 800,000 tickets to shows in our amphitheaters through our weekly ‘No Service Fee’ offers,” said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. “Since then, I’ve heard from fans and artists alike saying they’d like us to make it just as easy and affordable to discover new artists in our clubs. With The Live Nation Club Passport we’re doing just that, helping fans discover up-and-coming artists, and helping those bands build new audiences.”
The Live Nation Club Passport is valid for participating shows at the following venues:
Avalon - Los Angeles, CA
Bogart’s - Cincinatti, OH
Egyptian Room at the Murat Theatre - Indianapolis, IN
The Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO
The Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
The Fillmore Miami Beach - Miami Beach, FL
The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza - New York, NY
The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI
Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood, CA
House of Blues Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
House of Blues Boston - Boston, MA
House of Blues Chicago - Chicago, IL
House of Blues Cleveland - Cleveland, OH
House of Blues Dallas - Dallas, TX
House of Blues Houston - Houston, TX
House of Blues Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
House of Blues Sunset Strip - West Hollywood, CA
House of Blues Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach, SC
House of Blues New Orleans - New Orleans, LA
House of Blues Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, FL
House of Blues San Diego - San Diego, CA
Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
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Participating shows and venues. Based on availability. Parking not included. Cannot be combined with other offers. The Live Nation Club Passport is good for one person only and does not guarantee entry. Visit LiveNation.com for complete program details.
ABOUT LIVE NATION
Live Nation’s mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry’s first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.
September 11, 2009
Check out this special message from Chuck Billy to fans in Japan:
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The guys are on their way to Mexico - Don't miss 'em on September 12th and 13th:
August 14, 2009
For Immediate Release
August 14th, 2009
TESTAMENT TO TOUR MEXICO AND JAPAN THIS SEPTEMBER
Heading South of the Border and to the Land of the Rising Sun for Headlining Tour
Hot on the heels of their blistering European headlining tour, thrash gods TESTAMENT are leaving in September for two headlining Mexican dates, and four headlining shows in Japan as part of the “Thrash Domination Tour” with Exodus, Kreator and Heathen . The tour kicks off in Monterrey, Mexico on September 12 and concludes September 21 with a performance in Nagoya, Japan. The band has been touring non-stop in support of their award-winning album, The Formation of Damnation, including a six week headlining European tour featuring a performance to over 80,000 fans at the Wacken Open Air Festival, the “Priest Feast” tour in Europe with Judas Priest earlier this year and a phenomenal run on the “Metal Masters” tour last summer with Heaven and Hell and Motorhead.
Stay tuned for more from Testament!
MEXICAN DATES
9/12 – MONTERREY, MEXICO – MONTERREY ARENA
9/13 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – CUERVO SALON
JAPANESE DATES:
9/17 - OSAKA – BIG CAT - w/ Kreator
9/19 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
9/20 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
9/21 – NAGOYA - ELL
July 29, 2009
Testament Take Over Sirius/XM with Special Performance for Select Fans Artist Confidential Series
SIRIUS XM Radio is assembling a small audience of friends and listeners of TESTAMENT for a special performance on the evening of August 10, 2009 in New York City (Manhattan).
The seating for this program is extremely limited – we’ve got a total of fifteen (15) spots to offer the recipients of this email – and will be on a "first-come, first-served" basis determined by when an email is received at SIRIUS XM Radio. Each winner can bring one guest. If you are interested, are at least 18 years old, and are 100% confident that you can be in NEW YORK CITY on August 10, 2009 send an email complete with your full name, contact information (valid email and cell phone number) to artistconfidential@siriusxm.com.
SIRIUS XM Radio will NOT be providing transportation to/from the event.
Make sure to include "TESTAMENT” in the subject line of your message to artistconfidential@siriusxm.com or your email will not be considered.
DO NOT reply to this email as it will not be valid for this opportunity.
If you are selected to attend, you will receive a second email with the exact time of the event and further instructions. Only people who have received this second email (and have been confirmed by SIRIUS XM Radio) will be put on the guest list and will be able to attend.
Thank you!
July 27, 2009
MORE XM VIP WINNERS!!!
Congrats, Kevin Mendenhall!
Congrats, Bill Hannah!
July 22, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, CRAIG HOLLIDAY, XM VIP WINNER!!!
Check out Craig and his new Eric Peterson Signature Old Skull V by Dean Guitars.
Congrats, Craig!!!
July 16, 2009
PLEASE NOTE: Tour dates updated:
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2009:
07/17 – TOKAJ, HUNGARY – HEGYALJA FEST
07/20 – SHEFFIELD, UK - CORPORATION
07/21 – GLASGOW, UK - GARAGE
07/22 – NEWCASTLE, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/23 – BRISTOL, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/24 – LONDON, UK - 02 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
07/25 – BIRMINGHAM, UK - WOLVERHAMPTON WULFRUN HALL
07/27 – ATHENS, GREECE - OLYMPIC TAE KWON DO STADIUM
07/29 – TURKEY - KUCUKCIFTLIK PARK
08/01 – WACKEN, GERMANY – WACKEN OPEN AIR FEST
08/02 – HELSINKI, FINLAND - ANKKA ROCK FEST
08/07 – PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - BRUTAL ASSAULT
08/08 – DEINZE, BELGIUM – ALCATRAZ FEST
MEXICO TOUR DATES 2009:
09/12 – MONTERREY, MEXICO – MONTERREY ARENA
09/13 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – CUERVO SALON
JAPAN TOUR DATES 2009:
09/17 – OSAKA – BIG CAT - w/ Kreator
09/19 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/20 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/21 – NAGOYA - ELL
July 15, 2009
NEW Testament Official Merchandise: Testament Dickies work shirt; and Testament Iron Cross-Skull patch in the 'Merch' section! (Free shipping on select t-shirt designs)
July 06, 2009
Testament Official Merchandise added/re-stocked! New "Testament Stone Legacy" zip-up hoodie available for purchase, baby doll hoodies re-stocked, and more items to be added. Keep checking back!
July 02, 2009
For Immediate Release
July 2, 2009
TESTAMENT EMBARKS ON EUROPEAN TOUR
BAND TO GUEST ON SIRIUS XM’S ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL SERIES
Hot on the heels of their blistering US headlining tour Damnation Vacation with Unearth and Lazarus AD; thrash gods TESTAMENT now hit Europe hard on a huge summer run throughout Europe, where they’ll be playing the Metalcamp, Wacken Open Air, and the Brutal Assault festivals. The tour kicks off in Holland on July 2 and concludes August 8 in Belgium. The band has been touring non-stop in support of their award-winning album, Golden God Album of the Year award, The Formation of Damnation, including this year’s “Priest Feast” tour in Europe with Judas Priest earlier this year and a phenomenal run on the “Metal Masters” tour last summer with Heaven and Hell and Motorhead.
Upon their return in August, the band will be making a stop in NYC for a special taping of SIRIUS XM’s Artist Confidential series. Artist Confidential features the most important and timeless artists in music sitting down for candid interviews, intimate conversations with fans and live performances. Artists who have appeared in the SIRIUS XM series include Paul McCartney, Santana, Coldplay, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, Gloria Estefan, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Def Leppard, Rush, Smashing Pumpkins, Pink, James Taylor, Sting, Bob Weir and over 100 others. The show is scheduled to air later this year on SIRIUS XM’s Liquid Metal, SIRIUS channel 27 and XM channel 42.
June 30, 2009
Please Note: Venue change for Knock Out Fest in Krakow, Poland on 7/12/09: TS Wisla Hall.
June 23, 2009 June 09, 2009 June 08, 2009 June 02, 2009 May 31, 2009 May 26, 2009 May 24, 2009 May 20, 2009 May 14, 2009 May 13, 2009 May 07, 2009 May 04, 2009 May 01, 2009 April 29, 2009 April 28, 2009 April 16, 2009 April 09, 2009 April 07, 2009 April 01, 2009 March 31, 2009 March 30, 2009 March 27, 2009 March 20, 2009 March 19, 2009 March 18, 2009 March 16, 2009 February 17, 2009 February 10, 2009 February 05, 2009 January 28, 2009 January 08, 2009 January 01, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHUCK!
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*NEW* Testament 'MusicSkins' Available!!!
Click on flyer below to order:
Premier Guitar's 'Rig Rundown' videos of Testament's Axemen
For you gearheads/shred fans:
Premier Guitar's 'Rig Rundown' videos of Testament's Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson (in Chicago, IL):
Alex Skolnick
Eric Peterson
07/07/09 PADOVA, ITALY DATE CANCELLED
*Please Note: The 7/07/09 date in Padova, Italy @ Villa Contarini is cancelled.
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REMINDER: The discount code for Alex's National Guitar Workshop class in June expires this Friday, June 12!!!
Alex061209 (Expires on June 12, 2009. Good for $100 discount for any NGW class or location in 2009. It can be used either online or by calling 800-234-6479.)
*NOTE: This discount code must be used before the expiration date. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is not valid for students currently registered.
For Immediate Release
June 02, 2009
ERIC PETERSON SIGNATURE ‘OLD SKULL V’ BY DEAN GUITARS AVAILABLE IN JUNE
Eric Peterson, guitarist for thrash masters TESTAMENT, has a new guitar available starting June 2009 with DEAN Guitars, the ‘Old Skull V.’ The guitar is being featured now at this location, along with a list of DEAN dealers. The interview Eric did for DEAN TV at this year’s NAMM Festival is up on their main page here.
“I’m very excited because I finally have a signature coming out,” said Peterson. “It’s a guitar I’ve been playing for a while, and I think people will enjoy the action. It’s got triple-binding, all-black EMG pick-ups, block inlay, and some really cool artwork. Not too much, but enough to keep it evil!”
Fans who purchase TESTAMENT’s special VIP packages for their current North American headlining tour have a chance to win one of three Eric Peterson Signature ‘Old Skull V’ guitars. The packages also include meet-and-greet opportunities, access to soundcheck, a collectible laminate, an autographed poster, TESTAMENT music skins, a limited edition TESTAMENT messenger bag, and a chance to win a TESTAMENT Darkstar skateboard.
TESTAMENT MERCHANDISE ADDED - NEW DESIGNS:
We have new T-Shirt (short-sleeves) and Hoodie designs with U.S. Tour Dates 2009. Also, free shipping on selected older short-sleeve designs. Quantities are limited.
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*Please Note: The Manchester - U.K. show originally set for July 16th has been cancelled.
DATES IN SOUTH AMERICA ANNOUNCED:
09/04 - SANTIAGO, CHILE – TEATRO CAUPOLICAN
09/05 - BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – TEATRO FLORES
09/06 - SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – CITIBANK HALL
09/07 - RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - CIRCO VOADOR
09/09 - CURITIBA, BRAZIL – OPERA 1
UPDATE 5/24/09:
Here is a discount code for Alex's National Guitar Workshop class in June:
Alex061209 (Expires on June 12, 2009. Good for $100 discount for any NGW class or location in 2009. It can be used either online or by calling 800-234-6479.)
*NOTE: This discount code must be used before the expiration date. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is not valid for students currently registered.
DATES IN MEXICO ANNOUNCED:
9/12 – MONTERREY, MEXICO – MONTERREY ARENA
9/13 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – CUERVO SALON
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PLEASE NOTE: NEW SET LIST "C"
THE PREACHER, PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH, THE NEW ORDER, OVER THE WALL, SINS OF OMISSION, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, THE PERSECUTED WON’T FORGET, DEMONIC, TRUE BELIEVER, DO OR DIE, THE LEGACY, INTO THE PIT, SOULS OF BLACK, ELECTRIC CROWN, DISCIPLES OF THE WATCH, DNR, 3 DAYS IN DARKNESS, THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIC!
Hope you are having a fun B-Day on the road!!!
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THE ANAMARIA ARAYA BENEFIT CONCERT
Chuck Billy has a dear friend, Anamaria Araya who has been battling ovarian cancer for 13 years. If you are able to, please find it in your heart to donate - anything helps!
Checks should be made out to:
Saint Luke's.
Send checks to:
The Anamaria Araya Benefit Concert
P.O. Box 1796
Norwalk, CA 90651
To donate please visit:
www.myspace.com/johnarayamusic
www.myspace.com/anamariabenefitconcert
ALEX SKOLNICK APPEARANCE AT NATIONAL GUITAR WORKSHOP THIS SUMMER
Alex Skolnick will make an appearance at the National Guitar Workshop this summer on June 30th.
Check the link below for more info:
NGW Special Guest Alex Skolnick
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TESTAMENT TOUR NEW VENUE/CITY FOR MAY 26th
Please note the following change for May 26th: TOWSON, MARYLAND – RECHER THEATRE
DEAN TV TO INTERVIEW ERIC PETERSON ON 5/12/09
Dean TV will be conducting an interview with Eric Peterson on 5/12/09 - Fans are encouraged to submit questions/comments! For more info click the link below:
Eric Peterson interview w/ Dean TV
For Immediate Release
May 4, 2009
OLD SCHOOL THRASH KINGS TESTAMENT STAY RELEVANT WITH NEW SCHOOL TECHNO-MEDIA
CONNECT WITH FANS ON MYSPACE, FACEBOOK, BEBO, TWITTER, THE LIVE LINE AND MORE
TESTAMENT has undeniably maintained relevance in the world of music by keeping their sound purely brutal, yet progressive. 20 years ago, when The Metal Kings began their journey into stardom, fans kept tabs on them via magazine interviews, through fan clubs, and in monthly newsletters printed by record stores. Times have changed. Now, fans expect instant gratification, and TESTAMENT has stepped it up to follow suit. The band now has active, thriving communities on several global social media sites including: MySpace, bebo, and Facebook, with hundreds of thousands of fans and millions of hits on their music. Informative blasts keep fans in the loop and house special contests like the BRAND NEW Fan Setlist Vote for the upcoming headlining tour. The poll is being conducted on the band’s official MySpace page and can be found here.
Up-to-the-second updates of the goings-on in the world of TESTAMENT are available on Twitter, and via Chuck Billy through The Live Line web site, a brand new digital diary that utilizes the phone in a brand new way. Chuck Billy has joined this unique site, the brain-child of Dave Mustaine and Scott Holmen (SmartReply, Inc.). Fans are given a direct line to their favorite entertainer where they can call in and find out what they're up to. Fans can and receive texts from their favorite artists! Since the site is in beta-mode, everything is free. Chuck Billy’s profile and direct list are as follows: (888) 636-7611 www.theliveline.com/EntertainerProfile.aspx?entertainerId=144585.
For Immediate Release
May 1, 2009
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES SET LIST CONTEST…PICK THE SONGS YOU WANT TO HEAR!!!
TESTAMENT is offering fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to choose what songs they would like to hear during the band’s upcoming North American headlining tour! The poll is being conducted on the band’s official MySpace page and can be found here.
There are three set lists fans can vote on:
* Set A – The Legacy full album + ‘Best Of’
* Set B – The New Order full album + ‘Best Of’
* Set C - THE PREACHER, PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH, THE NEW ORDER, OVER THE WALL, SINS OF OMISSION, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, THE PERSECUTED WON’T FORGET, DEMONIC, TRUE BELIEVER, DO OR DIE, THE LEGACY, INTO THE PIT, SOULS OF BLACK, ELECTRIC CROWN, DISCIPLES OF THE WATCH, DNR, 3 DAYS IN DARKNESS, THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION
Each city’s set list will be open for voting, so make sure to visit www.myspace.com/testamentlegions and make your voice heard!
Singer Chuck Billy commented on the MySpace/set list poll: “Dudes, we have something SICK planned for you…we know times are tough, and it is hard to get out there and spend the money on a ticket, so we are making this tour YOURS. It is your choice what we play. Check out the BRAND NEW contest live on our MySpace and VOTE on 3 set lists to determine our musical fate for the evening. We promise which ever set wins, we will get out on stage every night and kick your motha-f*@king ass...Also, for the first time EVER we have VIP packages for sale. Not only does the VIP package include a ticket to the show but... hey, go ahead have a drink ON US...and with us. You will hang with us and check out our sound check, PLUS receive an autographed poster, collectible laminate, Testament Music Skins, a Very Special Limited Edition Merch Item and you will be entered into a raffle to win one of our NOT EVEN OUT YET Darkstar Testament Skateboard as well as Eric Peterson’s signature Dean guitar ‘Old Skull’ V, and more! So don’t waste time, take a look at our dates, see when we are coming to your city, buy a ticket to the show & GET INTO THE PIT! Heavy Metal Forever!
Chuck Billy is now on The Live Line! Sign up for an account and listen to phone-in updates from the thrash legend himself!!!
Chuck Billy Profile on The Live Line
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Happy Birthday, Greg Christian!
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2009
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES METAL HAMMER SPONSORED U.K. TOUR
SIRIUS XM TO SUPPORT UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH GIVEAWAYS
Bay Area Thrash Legends TESTAMENT announce METAL HAMMER-sponsored UK tour, hot off the heels of their support stint with Judas Priest and exclusive show in London where the band played their first two albums in their entirety.
Guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson are looking forward to the band’s return. Says Alex: “It was so nice to hear that we have a whole week of July dates in the UK, one of our favourite places with some of the best fans. In earlier years, with the exception of London, we somehow never had the opportunity to do proper tours of the region. Now, it feels we're experiencing a rebirth there and it's good to be able to make up for lost time. Looking forward to a week of great shows in the UK with good friends, witty humor and lots of curries, ales and pasties.”
“Better late than never!” adds Eric Peterson. “It's taken us twenty years to finally do extensive touring in the UK. We've always asked to play more cities other than just playing London when we come through to Europe. London has always been one of our favorite cities in the world to play, and the English crowd rules! Long live England! Long live Testament!”
Frontman Chuck Billy is in agreement: “I can't wait to play a full set after only giving a 40 minute teaser on the Priest Feast. Prepare for the devastation!”
It’s not just the band who are excited. Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas is also suitably enthused: “All hail the thrash overlords! Metal Hammer is honoured to once again fly its colours for Testament. As anyone who saw that storming, sold-out Metal Hammer Presents Testament show last month will know, they’ll kick your ass up between your shoulder blades guaran-fucking-teed. My neck’s still aching!”
Back on this side of the pond, Liquid Metal on Sirius XM will be supporting the upcoming North American TESTAMENT tour by giving fans the chance to hang with the band and win tons of great merch! Entry will be available starting next week at www.sirius.com/liquidmetal. Winners will receive a sick Sirius XM VIP Meet & Greet package that includes a special meet-and-greet opportunity, access to sound check, a pair of tickets to show of your choice, autographed poster, Testament messenger bag, collectible laminate, and personalized Music Skins. Plus one lucky ass MF’er will win the grand prize: a band autographed Dean Eric Peterson signature ‘Old Skull V’ guitar! TESTAMENT was #1 Most Spun in 2008 on Liquid Metal (Sirius 27 / XM 42).
You can catch the almighty TESTAMENT at the following METAL HAMMER sponsored shows:
07/20 – SHEFFIELD, UK - CORPORATION
07/21 – GLASGOW, UK - GARAGE
07/22 – NEWCASTLE, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/23 – BRISTOL, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/24 – LONDON, UK - 02 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
07/25 – BIRMINGHAM, UK - WOLVERHAMPTON WULFRUN HALL
Additional European Festival and Tour Dates are as follows:
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2009:
07/02 – ZWOLLE, HOLLAND - HEDON
07/03 - ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SOUNDOCK 14
07/04 – TOMLIN, SLOVENIA – METALCAMP FEST
07/05 – ROME, ITALY - IPPODROME
07/06 – RIMINI, ITALY - VELVET
07/09 – KILAFORS, SWEDEN - ROCKWEELAND FEST (2nd Stage)
07/10 – KVINESDALE, NORWAY - ROCK FEST
07/12 – KRAKOW, POLAND - KNOCKOUT FESTIVAL
07/17 – TOKAJ, HUNGARY – HEGYALJA FEST
07/27 – ATHENS, GREECE - ROCKING ANTHENS FEST
07/29 – INSTANBUL, TURKEY - KUCUKCIFTLIK PARK
08/01 – WACKEN, GERMANY – WACKEN OPEN AIR FEST
08/02 – HELSINKI, FINLAND - ANKKA ROCK FEST
08/07 - PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA - BRUTAL ASSAULT
08/08 – DEINZE, BELGIUM – ALCATRAZ FEST
JAPANESE TOUR DATES 2009:
09/17 - OSAKA – BIG CAT - w/ Kreator
09/19 - KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/20 - KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/21 - NAGOYA - ELL
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2009:
07/02 – ZWOLLE, HOLLAND - HEDON
07/03 - ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SOUNDOCK 14
07/04 – TOMLIN, SLOVENIA – METALCAMP FEST
07/09 – KILAFORS, SWEDEN - ROCKWEELAND FEST (2nd Stage)
07/10 – KVINESDALE, NORWAY - ROCK FEST
07/12 – KRAKOW, POLAND - KNOCKOUT FESTIVAL
07/17 – TOKAJ, HUNGARY – HEGYALJA FEST
07/20 – SHEFFIELD, UK - CORPORATION
07/21 – GLASGOW, UK - GARAGE
07/22 – NEWCASTLE, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/23 – BRISTOL, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/24 – LONDON, UK - 02 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
07/25 – BIRMINGHAM, UK - WOLVERHAMPTON WULFRUN HALL
07/27 – ATHENS, GREECE - ROCKING ANTHENS FEST
07/31 – WACKEN, GERMANY – WACKEN OPEN AIR FEST
08/02 – HELSINKI, FINLAND - ANKKA ROCK FEST
08/07 - PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA - BRUTAL ASSAULT
08/08 – DEINZE, BELGIUM – ALCATRAZ FEST
For Immediate Release
April 9, 2009
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, MORE TESTAMENT VIP PACKAGES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE
Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, TESTAMENT has made additional VIP packages available for their upcoming North American headlining tour. The packages will be going on sale immediately, Fans are encouraged to get them soon, as VIP package sales will close 7 days prior to the show day. Extra packages have been added to ALL dates. The tour kicks off May 2 in Seattle and also features Unearth and Lazarus A.D. Links to purchase tickets and VIP packages can be found below next to the individual dates.
“One of the great things about our upcoming tour is that we'll have these special VIP packages that connect us with the fans,” said guitarist Alex Skolnick. “While we always try to say hello to as many folks as we can on tour, it can be difficult with the large crowds and general craziness at the shows. But this time, fans will have the option to come hang out with us via organized meet and greets. They can talk to us, get CDs and posters signed, take pictures etc., while those who are musicians can ask us questions and get advice for their bands. It's going to be fun performing but also getting to know so many of our fans up close and in person.”
There are two types of VIP packages available: Meet & Greet Package and Hot Sound Package. The Meet & Greet Package includes a special meet and greet opportunity, access to the sound check, a ticket to the show, autographed poster, merchandise item, collectible laminate, personalized Music Skins, and more! The Hot Sound Package includes a ticket to the show, early entry into the venue, access to the sound check, autographed poster, merchandise item, collectible laminate and more.
“It goes without saying that I’m really psyched for the upcoming US run,” added guitarist Eric Peterson. “As headliners, we’re finally able to bring fans the show they deserve, to support The Formation of Damnation. I’m also really looking forward to meeting the fans who will be meeting up with us at the shows. Being on the road makes it difficult to really connect with the people who make our tours possible, so, I’m happy that we’ll have the opportunity to interact with fans on a personal basis. Don’t forget, my signature guitar is in stores too!”
Stay tuned for more info on TESTAMENT’s huge upcoming headlining run. The full list of tour dates is below.
***TICKET/VIP PACKAGE LINKS***
PLEASE NOTE: The VIP Packages are available until 7 days prior to the show date, so don't wait too long - get them soon!
"REVOLVER PRESENTS"
TESTAMENT U.S. HEADLINING TOUR:
(with Unearth and Lazarus A.D.)
MAY:
05/02 – Seattle, WA
El Corazon
Tickets
05/03 - Spokane, WA
Knitting Factory
Tickets|VIP Package
05/04 - Vancouver, BC
Commodore
Tickets|VIP Package
05/06 - Calgary, AB
MacEwan Ballroom
Tickets|VIP Package
05/07 - Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Events Centre
Tickets|VIP Package
05/09 - Winnipeg, MB
The Garrick Centre
Tickets|VIP Package
05/10 - Maplewood, MN
The Rock
Tickets (No VIP Package)
05/12 – Milwaukee, WI
Eagles Theater
Tickets|VIP Package
05/13 – Sauget, IL
Pop’s
Tickets|VIP Package
05/15 - Chicago, IL
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
05/16 - Detroit, MI
Harpos
Tickets|VIP Package
05/17 - Cleveland, OH
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
05/18 – Cincinnati, OH
Bogart’s
Tickets|VIP Package
05/20 - Toronto, ON
Sound Academy
Tickets|VIP Package
05/21 - Montreal, QC
Metropolis
Tickets|VIP Package
05/22 - Sayreville, NJ
Starland Ballroom
Tickets|VIP Package
05/23 – Hartford, CT
Webster Theater
Tickets|VIP Package
05/24 – Worcester, MA
The Palladium
Tickets|VIP Package
05/26 – Baltimore, MD
Ram’s Head Live
Tickets|VIP Package
05/27 – Philadelphia, PA
Trocadero
Tickets|VIP Package
05/28 – Norfolk, VA
Norva
Tickets|VIP Package
05/29 – Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theater
Tickets|VIP Package
05/30 – Atlanta, GA
Masquerade
Tickets|VIP Package
05/31 – New Orleans, LA
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
JUNE:
06/02 – Houston, TX
Scout Bar
Tickets|VIP Package
06/03 – San Antonio
Scout Bar
Tickets|VIP Package
06/04 – Ft. Worth, TX
Ridglea Theater
Tickets|VIP Package
06/06 – Kansas City, MO
The Beaumont
Tickets|VIP Package
06/07 – Denver, CO
Gothic Theatre
Tickets (No VIP Package)
06/09 – Las Vegas, NV
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
06/10 – San Diego, CA
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
06/11 – Los Angeles, CA
House of Blues
Tickets|VIP Package
06/12 – San Francisco, CA
The Fillmore
Tickets|VIP Package
Vote for Alex Skolnick/Eric Peterson for the 2009 Golden Gods Shredder team! Click on the link below, look for "Shredder" near the top-center section.
http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk
Testament has been confirmed for the Ankkarock Festival 2009 on August 2nd, in Finland.
http://www.ankkarock.fi
Testament has been confirmed for the Knock Out Festival 2009 in Poland.
July 12 @ Stadion Klubu WKS Wawel - Kraków, Cracow, Poland
http://www.knockoutfest.pl
Belgian Testament Fans: Send your Top 5 song list to Studio Brussel (rock radio station) for a 5-hour special "Heaviest Songs Ever Played On The Radio," to air on the Monday after Easter, April 13th. Here is the link:
http://www.stubru.be/dezwaarstelijst
Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson to make an appearance at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards Show on April 7th, 2009 @ Club Nokia
http://www.goldengodsawards.com
For Immediate Release
March 20, 2009
TICKETS AND VIP PACKAGES FOR TESTAMENT’S US HEADLINING TOUR ON SALE TODAY
NEW ITEMS ADDED TO VIP PACKAGES
Starting at 10AM (local time) today, tickets and VIP packages for TESTAMENT’s upcoming US headlining tour will go on sale to the public. Included in the special VIP Packs are TONS of merch and opportunities to meet the band! The US headlining tour also features thrashers Unearth and Lazarus A.D. as support.
Tickets and VIP packages go on-sale to the public Friday, March 20th with the exception of San Francisco going on sale Sunday, March 22nd.
There are two types of VIP packages available: Meet & Greet Package and Hot Sound Package. The Meet & Greet Package includes a special meet and greet opportunity, access to the sound check, a ticket to the show, autographed poster, merchandise item, collectible laminate, personalized Music Skins, and more! The Hot Sound Package includes a ticket to the show, early entry into the venue, access to the sound check, autographed poster, merchandise item, collectible laminate and more.
The TESTAMENT US tour is being presented by Revolver Magazine and is sponsored by DEAN Guitars, MusicSkins.com, and Dark Star Skateboards. All three sponsors have killer new TESTAMENT items including DEAN Guitars Eric Peterson “Old Skull” Flying V guitar, Dark Star’s Testament skateboard, and The Formation of Damnation-themed Music Skins for portable electronic devices to be included in part of the VIP packages. Also available in the packages will be a Paul Bostaph drumhead to be autographed by the whole band. Links are provided below.
TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson said: “Finally, with a well-received new record that's long over-due, it's time to tour our country! We've jumped around here and there, but it's been a while since we’ve toured most of the country. There are some places we are not hitting up, so check and see if you might need to drive out…we'll make it worth the drive! Life’s hard, but Testament is harder!”
Unearth vocalist Trevor Phipps added: “One of the main reasons I started singing was through inspiration from Testament and Chuck Billy's voice. At 12 years old I grabbed a shitty microphone and plugged it into my six inch Gorilla guitar amp and started singing along to my ‘Practice What You Preach’ tape. Needless to say, Testament helped mold my life in heavy metal, and I personally couldn't be looking forward to touring any more than this."
“Testament have made, and continue to make, important thrash albums over 20 plus years, and we are pumped to be part of their reunion headlining tour. We are, and have been, big fans of their music since we were kids, and sharing the stage with them is going to be a huge honor for us."
“We will be sure to bring our best show every night for our fans and theirs. Our set length is a solid one that will allow us to play new songs off our latest album ‘The March’ as well as some tunes from our earlier CD's. Get ready for six weeks of blazing metal, as this tour is sure to be one for the ages.”
"REVOLVER PRESENTS"
TESTAMENT U.S. HEADLINING TOUR:
(with Unearth and Lazarus A.D.)
MAY:
05/02 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
05/03 - Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
05/04 - Vancouver, BC – Commodore
05/06 - Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom
05/07 - Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre
05/09 - Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre
05/10 - Maplewood, MN – The Rock
05/12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Theater
05/13 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
05/15 - Chicago, IL – House of Blues
05/16 - Detroit, MI – Harpos
05/17 - Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
05/18 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
05/20 - Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
05/21 - Montreal, QC – Metropolis
05/22 - Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
05/23 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
05/24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
05/26 – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live
05/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
05/28 – Norfolk, VA – Norva
05/29 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theater
05/30 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/31 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
JUNE:
06/02 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
06/03 – San Antonio, TX – Scout Bar
06/04 – Ft. Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
06/06 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont
06/07 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
06/09 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
06/10 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
06/11 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
06/12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
The Ticket/VIP Package links are above and in the 'Tour' section of the site - Please note they are available for purchase starting on March 20th.
For Immediate Release
March 18, 2009
REVOLVER MAGAZINE PRESENTS TESTAMENT’S FIRST US HEADLINING TOUR IN SUPPORT OF “THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION”
UNEARTH AND LAZARUS A.D. TO SUPPORT
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again for their first US headlining tour in support of the award-winning The Formation of Damnation. The band’s first new studio album in nine years won “Album of the Year” at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph. TESTAMENT will be bringing along metalcore heroes Unearth and neo-thrashers Lazarus A.D. The tour kicks off May 2.
The TESTAMENT US tour is being presented by Revolver Magazine and is sponsored by DEAN Guitars, MusicSkins.com, and Dark Star Skateboards. All three sponsors have new TESTAMENT items including DEAN’s Eric Peterson “Old Skull” Flying V guitar, Dark Star’s Testament deck, and The Formation of Damnation-themed Music Skins for portable electronic devices. Links are provided below.
The password for the TESTAMENT ticket pre-sale is “Damnation.” Links to purchase can be found below along with the individual tour dates. More details will follow regarding Meet and Greet and VIP ticket packs. For the Seattle, Montreal, Raleigh and San Francisco shows sold through Artist Arena, fans will need to register in order to receive the username and password which will be emailed immediately upon registration.
Singer Chuck Billy commented on the upcoming US headlining tour: “It was really exciting last summer touring with Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, and Motorhead, playing in front of all the old-school as well as new-school metalheads. Now we look forward to CRUSHING on our first headline tour on the Damnation Vacation US run. Heavy metal forever!!!”
For over 20 years, TESTAMENT has remained committed to the thrash metal sound that brought them to prominence in the late 1980s. The band has never compromised its unmatched intensity or musicianship and has only continued to up the ante with each release.
The Formation of Damnation was named one of MySpace’s Top Albums for 2008 and found itself at the top of many year-end lists including #9 Rock Album of the Year on iTunes for 2008, #4 Album of 2008 in Revolver Magazine, #10 on Metal Edge Top 50 of 2008, #1 on Metal Maniacs Top 20 of 2008, and the #2 Brave Pick in Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. The album also dominated metal radio, coming in at #1 on Sirius-XM’s metal channel, #1 on CMJ’s Loud Rock charts, and was the most played album on metal radio according to FMQB.
Combining elements of hardcore, thrash, and extreme metal – while also never overlooking the importance of thought-provoking lyrical ideas and concepts - UNEARTH has steadily become one of the leading lights in heavy metal. Over the years the quintet has played in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South America, Mexico, Japan, Europe including the Netherlands and Russia, and has appeared on such renowned metal fests as Ozzfest and Download. They have also appeared on International festivals such as Rock Am Park, Rock Am Ring, Loud Park, Wacken and others. UNEARTH’s latest offering, The March, was released in October of 2008.
“THRASH OR DIE” is the motto Lazarus A.D. have lived by since day one and their no holds barred attitude is equaled only by their will to become a leading force in modern metal. Their supreme level of creativity, musicianship and professionalism makes them an electrifying and engaging live act. Powered by only a three-song demo, they earned a spot opening for Anthrax and were the only unsigned band included on Earache Records’ Thrashing Like A Maniac compilation. After being signed by Metal Blade in 2008, Lazarus A.D. released The Onslaught on March 3, 2009.
Stay tuned for more details on TESTAMENT's upcoming US tour!
For Immediate ReleaseM
March 16, 2009
TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST US HEADLINING TOUR IN SUPPORT OF “THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION”
UNEARTH AND LAZARUS A.D. TO SUPPORT
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again for their first US headlining tour in support of the award-winning The Formation of Damnation. The band’s first new studio album in nine years won “Album of the Year” at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph. TESTAMENT will be bringing along metalcore heroes Unearth and neo-thrashers Lazarus A.D. The tour kicks off May 2.
The password for the TESTAMENT ticket pre-sale is “Damnation.” Links to purchase can be found below along with the individual tour dates. More details will follow regarding Meet and Greet and VIP ticket packs .
Singer Chuck Billy commented on the upcoming US headlining tour: “It was really exciting last summer touring with Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, and Motorhead, playing in front of all the old-school as well as new-school metalheads. Now we look forward to CRUSHING on our first headline tour on the Damnation Vacation US run. Heavy metal forever!!!”
For over 20 years, TESTAMENT has remained committed to the thrash metal sound that brought them to prominence in the late 1980s. The band has never compromised its unmatched intensity or musicianship and has only continued to up the ante with each release.
The Formation of Damnation was named one of MySpace’s Top Albums for 2008 and found itself at the top of many year-end lists including #9 Rock Album of the Year on iTunes for 2008, #4 Album of 2008 in Revolver Magazine, #10 on Metal Edge Top 50 of 2008, #1 on Metal Maniacs Top 20 of 2008, and the #2 Brave Pick in Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. The album also dominated metal radio, coming in at #1 on Sirius-XM’s metal channel, #1 on CMJ’s Loud Rock charts, and was the most played album on metal radio according to FMQB.
Combining elements of hardcore, thrash, and extreme metal – while also never overlooking the importance of thought-provoking lyrical ideas and concepts - UNEARTH has steadily become one of the leading lights in heavy metal. Over the years the quintet has played in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, South America, Mexico, Japan, Europe including the Netherlands and Russia, and has appeared on such renowned metal fests as Ozzfest and Download. They have also appeared on International festivals such as Rock Am Park, Rock Am Ring, Loud Park, Wacken and others. UNEARTH’s latest offering, The March, was released in October of 2008.
“THRASH OR DIE” is the motto Lazarus A.D. have lived by since day one and their no holds barred attitude is equaled only by their will to become a leading force in modern metal. Their supreme level of creativity, musicianship and professionalism makes them an electrifying and engaging live act. Powered by only a three-song demo, they earned a spot opening for Anthrax and were the only unsigned band included on Earache Records’ Thrashing Like A Maniac compilation. After being signed by Metal Blade in 2008, Lazarus A.D. released The Onslaught on March 3, 2009.
Stay tuned for more details on TESTAMENT’s upcoming US tour!
"REVOLVER PRESENTS"
TESTAMENT U.S. HEADLINING TOUR:
(with Unearth and Lazarus A.D.)
MAY:
05/02 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
05/03 - Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
05/04 - Vancouver, BC – Commodore
05/06 - Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom
05/07 - Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre
05/09 - Winnipeg, MB – The Garrick Centre
05/10 - Maplewood, MN – The Rock
05/12 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Theater
05/13 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s
05/15 - Chicago, IL – House of Blues
05/16 - Detroit, MI – Harpos
05/17 - Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
05/18 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
05/20 - Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
05/21 - Montreal, QC – Metropolis
05/22 - Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
05/23 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
05/24 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
05/26 – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live
05/27 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
05/28 – Norfolk, VA – Norva
05/29 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theater
05/30 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
05/31 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
JUNE:
06/02 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
06/03 – San Antonio – Scout Bar
06/04 – Ft. Worth, TX – Ridglea Theater
06/06 – Kansas City, MO – The Beaumont
06/07 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
06/09 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
06/10 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
06/11 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
06/12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Testament "Live At Eindhoven"
For Immediate Release:
February 17, 2009
Before Wacken, there was Dynamo.
For 20 years, the Dynamo Open Air Festival -- originally held in 1986 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Dynamo rock club in Eindhoven, Holland -- was one of metal's most important annual events, peaking in 1995 when 118,000 fans packed the grounds of an abandoned Dutch military airport to see four dozen acts play on three different stages over three June days.
In 1987, though, Dynamo was still in its infancy. For that matter, so was the performer who would leave the biggest mark on the event that year -- Bay Area thrashers Testament. After their debut album, "The Legacy," made instant waves worldwide, the group was invited to make their European debut at the second Dynamo festival.
After a "warm-up" show at the 300-capacity Dynamo club the night before, Testament took the stage on a rainy June 8 and floored the 14,000 fans in attendance with an aggressive, fiery 45-minute set that showcased much of the material on "The Legacy." Five songs from their performance were captured on the EP "Live at Eindhoven," which was issued as a cassette and a 12" LP. However, the band's full set was never released officially -- until now.
Prosthetic Records is proud to announce the April 14 release of "Live at Eindhoven '87," which for the first time brings you Testament's complete 1987 Dynamo performance. A metal history lesson of the highest order, "Live at Eindhoven '87" sees the group's original lineup -- vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Louie Clemente -- at their absolute hungriest. Their Dynamo set included the following tracks:
01. Disciples of the Watch
02. The Haunting
03. Apocalyptic City
04. First Strike Is Deadly
05. Burnt Offerings
06. Alex Skolnick guitar solo
07. Over The Wall
08. Do Or Die
09. Curse of the Legion of Death (C.O.T.L.O.D.)
10. Reign of Terror
Featuring a stunning remastered sound, new artwork by Carson Slovak (Century, All That Remains, Antagonist) and liner notes by Skolnick, "Live at Eindhoven '87" is a must-have for Testament fans both old and new. Excerpts from the album's liner notes can currently be viewed on Skolnick's "Skolnotes" blog (http://skolnotes.blogspot.com/2008/11/eindhoven.html), while the above-mentioned version of "Disciples of the Watch" can be heard at www.myspace.com/ProstheticReissues. The Prosthetic Webshop (store.prostheticrecords.com) is offering $12 pre-orders.
In addition to recently re-releasing Testament's 1997 album "Demonic" -- hailed as "the most evil-sounding album of their career" (AMG) -- and 1999's "The Gathering" (praised by Metal Hammer as the most important metal album of the late '90s), as well as the 2001 re-recordings collection "First Strike Still Deadly," Prosthetic has also just reissued "Demonic" and "The Gathering" on gatefold, etched double-vinyl. Strictly limited to 1,000 copies each, each pressing also includes 100 colored LPs (gold for "The Gathering," red for "Demonic").
Metal Legends Testament, Dean Guitars, and Dolphin Music bring you
METAL INVASION IN LIVERPOOL!!!
Eric Peterson, guitarist of Thrash metal legends Testament, comes to Dolphin Music Liverpool - Thursday, 12th Feb 16:00 till 17:30, for a very special appearance!
He'll be meeting fans and signing autographs. Also, you will get the chance to check out his brand new Dean Eric Peterson “Old Skull” V Guitar!
Dolphin Music will be offering very special discounts on Dean Guitars co coincide with this Metal Event and on sale will be the New Testament Album “The Formation of Damnation”
All this is prior to Testament hitting the stage at the Liverpool O2 Academy that very same evening!!!
For any further information including directions visit:
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Eric Peterson @ Dean Guitars
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TESTAMENT TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS @ SELECT SHOWS ON THE UPCOMING PRIEST FEAST AND HEADLINING SHOWS!
TESTAMENT will be signing autographs at select shows on the upcoming Priest Feast and Headline shows!
Just check in at the merch booth at each gig for posted schedules of which venue will host signings with TESTAMENT
With each purchase of band merch at the gig you will receive a wristband (limited to the first 50 fans)
Schedule will be posted at the when you should come back to the merch booth to meet the band and get an autograph.
CLASSIC TESTAMENT TITLES TO BE REISSUED ON VINYL
Two classic albums by thrash legends TESTAMENT – 1997's "Demonic" and 1999's "The Gathering" – will be reissued on gatefold double vinyl by Prosthetic Records on Feb. 3. Each will feature etched artwork on Side D and be limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Additionally, 100 copies of "Demonic" will feature red vinyl, while 100 copies of "The Gathering" will feature gold vinyl. Pre-orders can currently be placed at:
store.prostheticrecords.com.
Over the last year, TESTAMENT made one of the most successful comebacks in recent metal history. Their latest album, "The Formation of Damnation," featuring four-fifths of the group's original lineup, debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top 200, the highest-charting release of the band's career. A high-profile summer tour with Judas Priest, Heaven & Hell and Motorhead followed. The band is currently preparing to tour Europe with Judas Priest and Megadeth next month.
During the 1990s, TESTAMENT were one of the few bands unafraid to unabashedly fly the flag of heavy metal. Although the group's lineup changed several times over the course of the decade, vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson could always be trusted to deliver quality true metal in an era dominated by short-lived musical trends.
Their efforts didn't go unnoticed. All Music Guide praises "Demonic" – mixed by Michael Wagener (Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne), and featuring Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Strapping Young Lad) on drums – as "the most evil-sounding album of their career" to that point, saying that "'Demonic' rivals even Slayer's 'Reign In Blood' in terms of heaviness." Meanwhile, Metal Hammer calls "The Gathering" – mixed by Andy Sneap (Opeth, Megadeth), and featuring guitarist James Murphy (Death, Obituary), bassist Steve DiGorgio (Sadus, Death) and Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo – "skull-flattening perfection," adding that "if there is a more important late '90s metal album, we'd love to know what it is."
"Demonic" and "The Gathering" were reissued on CD in 2008 and are currently available on all major digital platforms. Prosthetic plans to reissue additional TESTAMENT titles later in 2009, including the first-ever official CD release of the band's complete performance at the 1987 Dynamo Open Air festival.
TESTAMENT NAMM 2009 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, January 16th:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Eric Peterson @ Dean Guitars booth
01:00pm - 01:30pm
Alex Skolnick and Greg Christain @ Peavey Amps booth
02:00pm - 04:00pm
Paul Bostaph @ Paiste Cymbal booth
02:00pm - 02:30pm
Alex Skolnick @ RockHouse Videos booth
03:00pm - 03:30pm
Alex Skolnick @ Yamaha Acoustic Guitars booth
09:00pm
Alex Skolnick Trio Performance @ Hilton Pulse Lounge
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SATURDAY, January 17th:
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Alex Skolnick @ Yamaha Acoustic Guitars booth
01:00pm - 01:30pm
Alex Skolnick @ Yamaha Acoustic Guitars booth
03:00pm - 04:00pm
Chuck Billy @ Nady Microphone Booth
03:00pm - 04:00pm
Eric Peterson @ Dean Guitars booth
03:00pm
Alex Skolnick @ Yamaha Acoustic Guitars booth
(Yamaha acoustic guitar performance with Joe Bonnamasso)
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SUNDAY, January 18th:
TBA
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