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TESTAMENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
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| matt laundire User Info... |  Thursday, May 15, 2008 Sugar Nightclub, 858 Yates St., Victoria Doors 9pm - Showtime 10pm Tickets: $32.00 Advance / $35 Door Available at: Lyle's Place 770 Yates St., Backstage Pass and online at http://www.hightideconcerts.net Testament - Reunion Tour - All Original Members Friday, May 16, 2008 Richard's on Richard's, 1036 Richard's St., Vancouver Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm, End at 10:00pm Tickets: $32.00 Advance / $35 Door Available at: Online at http://www.hightideconcerts.net Testament's website: http://www.testamentlegions.com TestAmenT was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's. Originally formed as 'Legacy' in 1983 by founding members Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced by wunderkind Alex Skolnick (lead guitar). Souza soon departed to join Exodus and suggested that the towering Chuck Billy take over as frontman. The band became known as 'Testament' 3 years later, while recording their debut album in Ithaca, New York. "The Legacy" was a brutal intro in 1987, putting Testament at the forefront of the flourishing thrash metal scene. Following "Live At Eindhoven", an EP recorded at Holland's Dynamo Festival, "The New Order" in 1988 was well received producing one of the band's most memorable classics "Disciples Of The Watch". Next came the highly successful "Practice What You Preach" in 1989, then the release of "Souls Of Black" in 1990, coinciding with the European 'Clash Of The Titans' tour with Slayer, Megadeth and Suicidal Tendencies. After "The Ritual" in 1992, Skolnick, who was losing interest in pure metal, decided to pursue his interest in jazz and left the band. Clemente also departed. "Return To Apocalyptic City" in 1993 brought Glen Alvelais (guitar, ex- Forbidden) into the fold, and filling in temporarily for Clemente, Paul Bostaph (ex- Forbidden, Slayer). James Murphy (ex- Death, Obituary, Disincarnate, Cancer) soon stepped in for Alvelais on lead duties for "Low" in 1994, as John Tempesta (ex- Exodus) took over on the drums. Tempesta later left to join White Zombie, and was replaced by John Dette (ex- Evil Dead ). "Live At The Fillmore" was released in 1995, then Dette left in 1996 to join Slayer. "The Best Of Testament" was released in 1996. "Demonic", which was recorded in Testament's Driftwood Studios, was released in 1997. James Murphy and Greg Christian having left the band were replaced by alumni Glen Alvelais and Derrick Ramirez (bass). Gene Hoglan (drums, ex- Death, Dark Angel) lent his percussion talents. "Signs Of Chaos", a 'best of' disc of the band, was released in 1997. Dave Lombardo (ex- Slayer, Grip, Inc.) was officially introduced into the band. James Murphy was brought back once again, and on bass, the legendary Steve DiGiorgio (ex- Death, Control Denied, Sadus). "The Gathering" was born in 1999. James Murphy abruptly departed, which was determined later for reasons due to a serious illness. Steve Smyth (ex-Vicious Rumors) jumped aboard as 'touring guitarist', later to be invited to stay on as a permanent member. Lombardo soon also left, not being able to commit, having other projects on his plate. In 2000, Jon Allen (drums, ex- Sadus) joined the band. After the successful "Riding The Snake" world tour to promote "The Gathering", vocalist Billy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called 'germ cell seminoma' in March 2001. Despite his illness and grueling cancer treatments, Billy offered his ground shaking vocals to the re-recording of Testament classics on "First Strike Still Deadly" with a reunion of sorts, bringing back Alex Skolnick and John Tempesta to record on the disc. Billy has since fully recovered. A busy touring schedule of the U.S. and Europe commenced in late 2002, through the summer of 2003. In 2004, guitarist Steve Smyth left the band to join Nevermore, and "Metal Mike" Chlasciak stepped in. - Fri, 7 Mar 2008 1:41pm | ||
| Stallionforce User Info... | Gonna be amazing seeing Skolnick live again. I hope they do Over the Wall and Burnt Offerings! - Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:09pm | ||
| _Griphin_ User Info... | You have got to be kidding me. Nice to see Testament is coming to Victoria!!! That gig is gonna rock, pity I can't afford tickets. - Wed, 19 Mar 2008 6:06pm | ||
| Mr. Hell User Info... | Well then just buy one ticket for yourself and tell your girlfriends to each buy their own. If you keep on shelling out for everything, they're just gonna keep using you for your money and your adonis looks. - Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:29am | ||
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