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Testament Announce Shows in Japan with Death Angel & Destruction
TESTAMENT Announce Shows in Japan with DEATH ANGEL & DESTRUCTION!
Bay Area thrash metal legends, TESTAMENT, have scheduled two exclusive shows in Japan alongside thrash titans DESTRUCTION and DEATH ANGEL. The event will take place on March 9th and 10th of 2013 at Club Citta in Kawasak-Shi, Japan. Fans can pre-reserve tickets starting December 8th at the following link http://clubcitta.co.jp/ticket.Tickets go on sale everywhere on Saturday December 22. For further information visit http://clubcitta.co.jp/.
THRASH DOMINATION 2013 ANASTASIS
TESTAMENT, DESTRUCTION, DEATH ANGEL
3/9 Club Citta – Kawasak-Shi, Japan
3/10 Club Citta – Kawasak-Shi, Japan
***Note: VIP Packages NOT available for Japan***
TESTAMENT are proud to announce their first U.S. headlining tour since their phenomenal chart success with their new album, Dark Roots of Earth. The trek promises to be one of the best thrash metal lineups of the year, with support coming from the world renowned OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, as well as Australian thrashers 4ARM.
VIP packages are now available for each show but will be on a limited basis per gig. Act now before they’re all gone!
VIP ticket packages will include the following:
*Meet and Greet with members of TESTAMENT.
* Photos with members of TESTAMENT.
* Special VIP collector pass.
* 8×10 photo of TESTAMENT.
* 1 Merchandise item.
* Discount Coupon for online shopping.
* VIP purchasers will receive a raffle ticket. Two lucky raffle winners per show will get to watch a portion of TESTAMENT‘ s set side stage with the opportunity to sing background vocals on “Into The Pit!”
* All VIP purchasers will be in an end of the tour drawing for a signature Eric Peterson Dean guitar signed by TESTAMENT.
TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 4ARM
1/30 The Filmore – San Francisco, CA* (BUY TICKETS)
1/31 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA* (BUY TICKETS)
2/1 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ* (BUY TICKETS)
2/2 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA* (BUY TICKETS)
2/5 Emo’s – Austin, TX (BUY TICKETS)
2/6 House of Blues – Houston, TX (BUY TICKETS)
2/7 House of Blues – Dallas, TX (BUY TICKETS)
2/9 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA (BUY TICKETS)
2/10 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC (BUY TICKETS)
2/12 The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD (BUY TICKETS)
2/13 Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA (BUY TICKETS)
2/14 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY (BUY TICKETS)
2/15 The Paramount – Huntington, NY (BUY TICKETS)
2/16 The Palladium – Worcester, MA (BUY TICKETS)
2/17 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY (BUY TICKETS)
2/18 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON (BUY TICKETS)
2/20 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH (BUY TICKETS)
2/21 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI (BUY TICKETS)
2/22 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI (BUY TICKETS)
2/23 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN (BUY TICKETS)
2/25 The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO (BUY TICKETS)
2/26 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT (BUY TICKETS)
2/27 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV (BUY TICKETS)
2/28 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA (BUY TICKETS)
* – Denotes FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will not be playing
TESTAMENT recently took home the award for “best music video” at the American Indian Film Festival for their clip for the track “Native Blood!” The song, whose lyrics are about vocalist Chuck Billy’s Native American heritage, was filmed at the Hopland Indian Reservation in Hopland, CA. The clip was directed by Mike Sloat (MACHINE HEAD, STAIND).
The American Indian Film Festival recognizes outstanding Indian cinematic accomplishments from Native media makers and talent. The Festival also provides an opportunity for filmmakers, tribes, media and public audiences to come together and share in the creative experience and celebrate cinematic accomplishment. For more information visit http://aifisf.com.
TESTAMENT scanned 20,720 copies of their new album Dark Roots of Earth in its first week of sales in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, making it their highest first week sales since the inception of SoundScan. This also marks the highest first week sales for a Nuclear Blast artist yet.
Dark Roots of Earth was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios. Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others, provided the cover artwork.
TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy – Vocals
Eric Peterson – Guitar
Alex Skolnick – Guitar
Greg Christian – Bass
Gene Hoglan – Drums
For more info visit:
http://www.testamentlegions.
http://www.youtube.com/
http://www.twitter.com/
http://www.myspace.com/
Testament ‘VIP Package Upgrade’ Available for U.S./Canada Tour 2012 Dates
Testament is offering a ‘VIP Package Upgrade’ for the upcoming U.S./Canada Tour 2012
[Please Note: Show tickets are NOT included. Tickets will be a separate purchase]
This special ‘VIP Package Upgrade’ is being offered for $100, which is a bit of a discount in comparison to previous tour packages. They can be purchased up to 3 days before a show.
Testament ‘VIP Package Upgrade’ to include:
· Pre-show Meet & Greet with select members of the band
· Photo with select members of the band
· Autograph opportunity with select band members
· Testament merchandise item
You will be contacted via email approximately three days prior to show date with instructions for your package elements.
To purchase the ‘VIP Package Upgrade’, visit this link: ‘Testament VIP Package Upgrade’
You may also write SloTix directly: slocustomerservice@slotix.com
Testament VIP Package for Cleveland, OH Available!!!
Testament VIP Packages still available for the show in Cleveland, Ohio on November 18th at the House Of Blues! Hurry before it’s too late – you can purchase them now at the link below:
Drummer Gene Hoglan to Join Upcoming Co-Headliner with Anthrax from 10/28th – 11/13th
October 10, 2011
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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
- Cool merch item
- 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.
Anthrax / Testament / Death Angel Tour 2011
ANTHRAX/TESTAMENT/DEATH ANGEL TOUR 2011
Testament VIP Package Links:
Don’t miss your VIP opportunity to MEET THE BAND when you purchase the TESTAMENT MEET & GREET PACKAGE!
Bay Area thrash kings TESTAMENT are pleased to announce that they will again be offering special VIP/Meet & Greet Packs on their upcoming co-headlining tour with Anthrax with support from Death Angel. This is your chance to spend intimate, quality time with TESTAMENT– up close and personal! 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
- Cool merch item
- Rare, out of print “Live At The Filmore” cassette
- Original printing of “Demonic” CD
- Collectible Testament laminate
For more information on how to obtain your special VIP/Meet & Greet Pack, head over to www.slotix.com now!
“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!”
NOTE: Testament VIP Package purchase deadlines have been extended. The cut off was changed from 14 days to 8 days prior to ‘show date’ – Please check back with your ticket outlet in a day or so. [Updated: Oct. 3rd, 2011]
OCTOBER:
10/14 – Grand Rapids, MI
Orbit Room
10/15 – Chicago, IL
Congress Theatre
10/16 – Minneapolis, MN
First Avenue
10/18 – Wichita, KS
The Cotillion
10/19 – Denver, CO
Summit Music Hall
10/22 – Los Angeles, CA
Nokia LA Live
10/23 – San Francisco, CA
Warfield Theatre
10/24 – San Diego, CA
House of Blues
10/26 – Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Theatre
10/28 – Dallas, TX
South Side Music Hall
10/29 – Austin, TX
Emo’s East
10/30 – Houston, TX
Warehouse Live
NOVEMBER:
11/01 – Orlando, FL
House Of Blues
11/02 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Revolution
11/04 – Myrtle Beach, SC
House of Blues
11/05 – Charlotte, NC
Fillmore Charlotte
11/06 – Silver Spring, MD
The Fillmore
11/08 – Clifton Park, NY
Northern Lights
11/10 – Philadelphia, PA
Electric Factory
11/11 – Worcester, MA
Palladium
11/12 – Sayreville, NJ
Starland Ballroom
11/13 – Huntington, NY
The Paramount
11/15 – Buffalo, NY
Town Ballroom
11/17 – Pittsburgh, PA
Stage AE
11/18 – Cleveland, OH
House of Blues
11/19 – Milwaukee, WI
The Rave
