{"id":868,"date":"2012-11-26T06:57:58","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T14:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.testamentlegions.com\/site\/?p=868"},"modified":"2020-02-02T00:13:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-02T08:13:26","slug":"testament-announce-u-s-headlining-tour-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testamentlegions.com\/site\/testament-announce-u-s-headlining-tour-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Testament Announce U.S. Headlining Tour!"},"content":{"rendered":"

TESTAMENT Announce U.S. Headlining Tour!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Inline<\/p>\n

Bay Area thrash metal legends, TESTAMENT<\/strong>, are proud to announce their first U.S. headlining tour since their phenomenal chart success with their new album, Dark Roots of Earth<\/em>. The trek promises to be one of the best thrash metal lineups of the year, with support coming from the world renowned OVERKILL<\/strong> and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM<\/strong>, as well as Australian thrashers 4ARM.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It’s a thrill to announce our upcoming dates with OVERKILL<\/strong> and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM<\/strong>,\u201d commented guitarist Alex Skolnick<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s a tour that brings together three different metal bands from three different regions: West Coast, East Coast and Southwest. All three bands sound very different from one another yet are highly compatible. All have been around the block (and the world) a few times and all have managed to keep a sound that feels current. This tour will be a ‘must see’ for fans who remember the early days of thrash\/speed metal as well as those whose age is younger than the genre itself.”<\/p>\n

VIP packages are now available for each show but will be on a limited basis per gig. Act now before they\u2019re all gone!<\/p>\n

VIP ticket packages will include the following:
\n*Meet and Greet with members of TESTAMENT.<\/strong>
\n* Photos with members of TESTAMENT.<\/strong>
\n* Special VIP collector pass.
\n* 8×10 photo of TESTAMENT.<\/strong>
\n* 1 Merchandise item.
\n* Discount Coupon for online shopping.
\n* VIP purchasers will receive a raffle ticket. Two lucky raffle winners per show will get to watch a portion of TESTAMENT<\/strong>‘ s set side stage with the opportunity to sing background vocals on \u201cInto The Pit!\u201d
\n* All VIP purchasers will be in an end of the tour drawing for a signature Eric Peterson<\/strong> Dean guitar signed by TESTAMENT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 4ARM<\/strong>
\n1\/30 The Filmore \u2013 San Francisco, CA*
\n1\/31 House of Blues \u2013 Anaheim, CA*
\n2\/1 The Marquee \u2013 Tempe, AZ*
\n2\/2 House of Blues \u2013 Hollywood, CA*
\n2\/5 Emo\u2019s \u2013 Austin, TX
\n2\/6 House of Blues \u2013 Houston, TX
\n2\/7 House of Blues \u2013 Dallas, TX
\n2\/9 Masquerade \u2013 Atlanta, GA
\n2\/10 The Fillmore \u2013 Charlotte, NC
\n2\/12 The Fillmore \u2013 Silver Spring, MD
\n2\/13 Trocadero \u2013 Philadelphia, PA
\n2\/14 Best Buy Theatre \u2013 New York, NY
\n2\/15 The Paramount \u2013 Huntington, NY
\n2\/16 The Palladium \u2013 Worcester, MA
\n2\/17 Town Ballroom \u2013 Buffalo, NY
\n2\/18 Phoenix Concert Theatre \u2013 Toronto, ON
\n2\/20 Bogart\u2019s \u2013 Cincinnati, OH
\n2\/21 The Intersection \u2013 Grand Rapids, MI
\n2\/22 The Rave \u2013 Milwaukee, WI
\n2\/23 First Avenue \u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\n2\/25 The Summit Music Hall \u2013 Denver, CO
\n2\/26 In The Venue \u2013 Salt Lake City, UT
\n2\/27 Knitting Factory \u2013 Reno, NV*
\n2\/28 Ace Of Spades \u2013 Sacramento, CA*<\/p>\n

* – Denotes FLOTSAM AND JETSAM <\/strong>will not be playing<\/p>\n

\"Inline<\/p>\n

TESTAMENT<\/strong> recently took home the award for \u201cbest music video\u201d at the American Indian Film Festival for their clip for the track \u201cNative Blood<\/a>!\u201d The song, whose lyrics are about vocalist Chuck Billy<\/strong>\u2019s Native American heritage, was filmed at the Hopland Indian Reservation in Hopland, CA. The clip was directed by Mike Sloat <\/strong>(MACHINE HEAD, STAIND<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TESTAMENT<\/strong> scanned 20,720 copies of their new album Dark Roots of Earth<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n

Dark Roots of Earth<\/em> was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap<\/strong> (ARCH ENEMY<\/strong>, NEVERMORE<\/strong>, ACCEPT<\/strong>, EXODUS<\/strong>). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga<\/strong> (MACHINE HEAD<\/strong>, EXODUS<\/strong>, TED NUGENT<\/strong>, NIGHT RANGER<\/strong>) at his Trident Studios<\/strong>. Eliran Kantor<\/strong>, who has previously worked with ATHEIST<\/strong>, SIGH<\/strong>, ANACRUSIS<\/strong> and GWAR<\/strong>, among others, provided the cover artwork.<\/p>\n

\"Inline<\/p>\n

TESTAMENT<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n

Chuck Billy \u2013 Vocals
\nEric Peterson \u2013 Guitar
\nAlex Skolnick \u2013 Guitar
\nGreg Christian \u2013 Bass
\nGene Hoglan \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

For more info visit:<\/p>\n

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\nhttp:\/\/www.myspace.com\/testamentlegions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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