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Testament Announce Metal Hammer Sponsored UK Tour
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Area Thrash Legends TESTAMENT have announced a 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 Skolnik 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.”
Eric agrees:
“Better late than never! 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 also geared up:
“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!”
You can catch the almighty TESTAMENT at the following METAL HAMMER sponsored shows:
7/19 - MANCHESTER, UK ACADEMY II
7/20 – SHEFFIELD, UK-CORPORATION
7/21 – GLASGOW, UK-GARAGE
7/22 – NEWCASTLE, UK- ACADEMY
7/23 – BRISTOL, UK-ACADEMY
7/24 – LONDON, UK-SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
7/25 – BIRMINGHAM, UK- WOLVERHAMPTON WULFRUN HALL
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