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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:25 PM
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!


"REVOLVER PRESENTS"

MAY 2009:

05/02 – Seattle, WA
El Corazon
Tickets|VIP Package

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 2009:

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
MAN DOWN PRODUCTIONS
Mike Beard

 
Hve a great tour!
 
Posted by MAN DOWN PRODUCTIONS on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 6:25 PM
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profile=dead

 
Is the VIP Package going to be available on all dates? What website can you find it on?
 
Posted by profile=dead on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 6:41 PM
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Nancy
Nancy Lehmann

 
Uh-oh! Did somebody forget something? I don't see any Western New York dates! The Town Ballroom in Buffalo would be a great venue!!! Ah well, maybe next time! Have a great tour guys! Meanwhile, I'll keep dreaming!! ;)
 
Posted by Nancy on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 6:47 PM
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Demonic Shredder
Huthaifa Al-Rawi

 
I'll be waiting for the VIP Packages to get announced Then buy my tickets !
 
Posted by Demonic Shredder on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:08 PM
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Becky

 
nice! see you in Worcester MA!......^v^
 
Posted by Becky on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:12 PM
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Black Metal Goddess
Thee Real Blackmetalgoddess

 
See you gents on June 11 at the HOB.....Hails TESTAMENT
 
Posted by Black Metal Goddess on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:12 PM
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Volatile Curtis Wylde
Curtis Wylde

 
TESTAMENT!!............I manage a band called P.O.W.E.R.T.R.I.P., who has quite the following in the St. Louis region.............I'm very interested in booking them as your opening act for the May 13th show in Sauget, IL. We'll give the show as much LOCAL support as we can!!............Curtis......618-541-7758......www.powertripmusic.com
 
Posted by Volatile Curtis Wylde on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:27 PM
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White Pony

 
NICE!......see you in PHILLY!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by White Pony on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:30 PM
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The Great State College Trend Kill
Scot Doolittle

 
Please come back to State College PA, this town needs metal.
 
Posted by The Great State College Trend Kill on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 7:39 PM
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Megavic77
Joey Clonts

 
got myself 2 tix for the Atlanta show..cant fuckin wait!!!!!!!
 
Posted by Megavic77 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 8:03 PM
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the goat god is evil
Barry Ruiz

 
are u guys coming to new york city or westchester??
 
Posted by the goat god is evil on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 8:23 PM
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Crüehead

 
what????? No phoenix date!!!!!!! what the hell?????
 
Posted by Crüehead on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:08 PM
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Raider Steve

 
Hell yeah baby.. Just got my ticket ordered for the Seattle show May 2nd.. Haven't seen you guys since about 1991 in LA with Slayer and others, lookin' forward to it big time...
 
Posted by Raider Steve on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:21 PM
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21st Century Viking

 
I am waiting for the VIP Packages to be offered too, they are NOT on the ticketmaster presale...
 
Posted by 21st Century Viking on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:24 PM
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Shannon

 
Some headlining tour. Not a single Arizona date listed.
 
Posted by Shannon on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 9:38 PM
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Metal Devil
Robert Parker

 
Dammit, please come to Memphis! I hate driving to Atlanta to see shows!
 
Posted by Metal Devil on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 10:25 PM
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Lost in the Revolution

 
So glad more and more people are understanding how much TESTAMENT RULES!!!!... Hope I get to see you in Vancouver!!!....Peace Love Revolution!!!!
 
Posted by Lost in the Revolution on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 1:46 AM
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Levi
Levi Agnew

 
Man I cant wait till the June show its going to rule the last time I seen you guys at home was back in 2005.
 
Posted by Levi on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 3:53 AM
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[rob]

 
FUCK YEAH!!!........just got my tix to starland. my favorite thrash band of all fucking time! erics the man!
 
Posted by [rob] on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:13 AM
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JR-KH

 
We need more info about the Meet and Greet and VIP ticket packs!!!
 
Posted by JR-KH on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:28 AM
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DRAUZ
richard guerrero

 
HOW DO I GET A BETTER DISCOUNT I WENT TO ONE OF YOUR SHOWS WAY BACK AT THE VENTURA THEATRE TRAVELING FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE HOURS.... U GUYS DIDNT EVEN PLAY U GUYS WERE ON STAGE PROMISING WE WOULD GET A MAKE UP SHOW......HOOK IT UP!
 
Posted by DRAUZ on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:28 AM
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Bonnie

 
Nashville!!!
 
Posted by Bonnie on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:31 AM
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KEITH kreuter
Keith Kreuter

 
need to play the joe in detriot not harpos
 
Posted by KEITH kreuter on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:32 AM
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Ver Bruggen
brandon Ver Bruggen

 
LAZARUS KENOSHA WHAT!!!!!!! I CANT BELIEVE THEIR FUCKING SIGNED AND PLAYING WITH YOU GUYS
 
Posted by Ver Bruggen on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 6:32 AM
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DJ Chuck B

 
What no return to the Croc Rock in Allentown???............
 
Posted by DJ Chuck B on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 12:38 PM
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Suz

 
No JAXX ?!?! C'MON GUYS.....Much love anyhoo :)
 
Posted by Suz on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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matt
Matt Guess

 
See ya'll in Denver... fuck ya - TESTAMENT!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by matt on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 3:04 PM
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Madelon
Madelon Megela

 
Who gets me out to concerts ??? Hello Cleveland !!! Love you guys. That'll be me in the balcony.
 
Posted by Madelon on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:12 PM
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Spenser FKing
spenser king

 
GO TO ARIZONA!!!!!............WE BE WAITING FOR YA!!!
 
Posted by Spenser FKing on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 4:35 PM
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SERGENT CHAOS

 
NO NY TOUR DATES? CAN'T BE!!! Well, I'll be back checking the tour dates to see if there is gonna be a NYC tour stop if not, then, the closest city will do!! Will not miss out on such great shows that you guys have!!!
 
Posted by SERGENT CHAOS on Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 9:08 PM
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Gary

 
ROCK ON!!!! Me and the Mrs. will abso-fuckin-lutely see you guys in Sauget, IL!!! Must play DOWN FOR LIFE! See you soon!
 
Posted by Gary on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 4:02 AM
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