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TESTAMENT Announces U.K. Tour

April 23, 2009

Hot off the heels of their support stint with JUDAS PRIEST and exclusive show in London where they played their first two albums in their entirety, San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have announced a Metal Hammer-sponsored U.K. tour.

Jul. 19 - Manchester, UK - Academy II
Jul. 20 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Jul. 21 - Glasgow, UK- Garage
Jul. 22 - Newcastle, UK - Academy
Jul. 23 - Bristol, UK - Academy
Jul. 24 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Jul. 25 - Birmingham, UK - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Commented guitarist Alex Skoknick: "It was so nice to hear that we have a whole week of July dates in the U.K., 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."

Guitarist Eric Peterson added: "Better late than never! It's taken us twenty years to finally do extensive touring in the U.K. 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 stated: "Can't wait to play a full set after only giving a 40 minute teaser on the Priest Feast. Prepare for the devastation!"

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!"

TESTAMENT performing "Over The Wall" on March 24, 2009 at the Dynamo club in Eindhoven, Netherlands:

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