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TESTAMENT Added To HEAVEN AND HELL, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD Tour?
- Mar. 27, 2008
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Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT are rumored to have been added to the upcoming summer tour featuring HEAVEN AND HELL, JUDAS PRIEST and MOTÖRHEAD (as previously reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on January 17 and March 22). It should be noted, however, that this information has not yet been corrobated by an official source and should be considered a rumor only at this point. A brand new TESTAMENT track, entitled "More Than Meets The Eye", has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's forthcoming album, "The Formation of Damnation", due in North America on April 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band recorded the effort in part with producer Andy Sneap ( MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. "The Formation of Damnation" track listing: 01. For The Glory Of 02. More Than Meets The Eye 03. The Evil Has Landed 04. Formation Of Damnation 05. Dangers of The Faithless 06. The Persecuted Won't Forget 07. Henchmen Ride 08. Killing Season 09. Afterlife 10. F.E.A.R. 11. Leave Me ForeverProsthetic Records has just re-released TESTAMENT's "First Strike Still Deadly" album. Originally issued in 2001 on Spitfire Records, the updated version features new artwork. "First Strike Still Deadly" is a compilation of early tracks re-recorded in 2001 by Chuck Billy (vocals), Alex Skolnick (guitar), Eric Peterson (guitar), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and John Tempesta (drums) to give the songs a "modern, updated" feel. Also making an appearance on "First Strike Still Deadly" is the group's original vocalist — in the days when TESTAMENT was known as LEGACY — Steve Souza ( EXODUS, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL), on "Alone In The Dark" and "Reign Of Terror".
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COMMENT |
posted by : darthadv
3/27/2008 10:02:50 AM
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that is quite a bill!
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COMMENT |
posted by : rds
3/27/2008 10:03:36 AM
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DEAF FOREVER...
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COMMENT | that would be awesome
posted by : Yambag
3/27/2008 10:09:54 AM
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indeed
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : hallowed
3/27/2008 10:09:55 AM
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...the Mother of all tours...
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by : Gondor
3/27/2008 10:10:41 AM
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I just had an accident in my pants
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COMMENT | Are you stoned????
posted by :
3/27/2008 10:17:13 AM
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Cancel Motorhead? I must remind you that obscene language is grounds for getting booted off of this site. Blaspheming against Lemmy should count as such. Webmaster please fire him!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | About time!!
posted by :
3/27/2008 10:17:43 AM
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Looks like testament are getting some overdue respect by being added with the behemoths of metal...........all I can say is,"What took you all so long?"
Testament will destroy all these bands & Metallica(yes, I know there not on the bill).
I agree 'Uh huh', take Motorhead off, never been into them, even though they influenced a lot of the bands I like.
Put Overkill on the bill, atleast they'll be able to keep up with Testament..............2 bands that still have enough venom in them to kill yer!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 10:40:49 AM
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I'm gonna have to think about getting tickets for this one..
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Ok. I thought about it. I'm there!
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COMMENT | What are you crazy
posted by : pflinger
3/27/2008 10:44:58 AM
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"Now all they have to do is cancel Motorhead and it'll be perfect!"
more like cancel HEAVEN AND HELL and it will be perfect lol
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COMMENT | As previously stated...
posted by :
3/27/2008 10:45:41 AM
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Blabbermouth often reports on hearsay just to fill space, initate inane conversations, and to plug a bunch of people...
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COMMENT | Rumor
posted by : Van Helsing
3/27/2008 10:46:23 AM
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Rumor... It's a rumor until it's officially announced. It's rock and roll. Plans always change.
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COMMENT | I hope this happens
posted by : realfkingMETALonly
3/27/2008 10:49:13 AM
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Last year USA was supposed to get Heaven and Hell, Motorhead and Down, we got Heaven and Hell Alice copper, who was alright and thank god i missed Queensryche. let's just hope this happens and that it happens with those bands. uh huh said cancel motorhead, you are an idiot. What the hell is wrong with you, if you don't like motorhead, i think you should go listen to some Z100, anyone who even visits this site and leaves messages should be into motorhead, they are classic.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Van Helsing
3/27/2008 10:52:07 AM
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Last year Rob Zombie was supposed to do Heaven and Hell. He did Ozzy instead and Cooper ended up doing Heaven and Hell. It's not official until it's official. So until then, it's a rumor, regardless of what Billy says.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:01:01 AM
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what a sick line-up!
3 british (originally) bands yet not touring in britain :'(
and testament pwn, have fun all those that go
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COMMENT | Please let this tour happen
posted by : Viking Christ
3/27/2008 11:04:52 AM
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Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
Please let this tour happen
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COMMENT | A great bill
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:04:56 AM
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I am so there....
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COMMENT | Fuck that...
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:10:57 AM
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Testament & Lamb of God & Exodus & Devil Driver = The ultimate in good friendly violent fun!!!! BRING IT ON!!!!!
Now that would be the ultimate line-up bit of old and a bit of new!!!
The only problem is that without a crap band or 2 there's no time to go to the bar for a well deserved drink/rest/recharge like when In flames played at the unholy alliance!!!! that was the only good thing about them being on the bill!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:12:16 AM
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Ill sell my soul for this tour to come to Australia
Lemmy is a god
All they need is Metallica to headline
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COMMENT | Testament Rules!!
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:14:00 AM
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I have been into them since the days of cassette tapes. My band opened for them at The Whisky A Go Go back in 2000 and they kicked ass. It was the first and only time I was able to see them live and in such a small club, it was awesome. I was always amazed that they never ruled atop the metal heap where they belonged. IMO they were always better then Anthrax, Exodus, Metallica and Megadeth and were only rivaled by Slayer. But that's just my opinion, strictly based on my own tastes.
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Fried Piper
3/27/2008 11:16:50 AM
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Nice lineup. Now bring on some youngsters like Warbringer, Bonded By Blood, or Evile to open the whole thing.
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COMMENT | An insane bill
posted by : RiotAct666
3/27/2008 11:17:19 AM
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You know damn well i'll be there baby!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
3/27/2008 11:26:18 AM
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All hail Motorhead...you filthy worms.
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COMMENT | Nice
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:45:17 AM
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Im all for a Judas Priest/Heaven and Hell/Motorhead tour. Not thrilled about Testament. Would love to see Maiden Join this bill. Wont happen though.
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COMMENT | SlayerNPG
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
3/27/2008 11:46:06 AM
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called it when the tour was first announced!!!!!
I was there when they announced H&H,Priest and Motorhead, but Testament????? That is the cherry on top of the Metal sundae!!!!!
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COMMENT | OH
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
3/27/2008 11:47:34 AM
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and to all the Motorhead bashers: be careful what you say......Lemmy just may be your father!!!!!!
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COMMENT | Not thrilled about Testament
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:52:06 AM
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OK, there it is, the first negative comment about Testament. Saw Testament with Priest & Megadeth on Painkiller tour (and countless times headlining). This tour would be unreal. Anyone who says anything negative about any of these bands should have their metal membership card revoked.
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COMMENT | I'll travel far distances to see this show!
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:52:42 AM
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Heaven and Hell and Priest are huge and Motorhead and Testament are solid. This has to be happening after the summer is over.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:54:37 AM
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I hope this tour come to Atlanta. Im so sick of Maiden's arrogance in their refusal to play the southeastern US.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:57:22 AM
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Matter of fact can someone explain why Maiden consistently refuses to play the southeast USA???
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COMMENT | re
posted by : sonic the girl
3/27/2008 11:59:30 AM
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sounds too good to be true, BUT I will believe it when I see it.
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COMMENT | None.....
posted by :
3/27/2008 11:59:53 AM
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none more black,
or none more metal.
this show will rock the earth!
see you there.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:01:43 PM
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According to everyone here, we are supposed to catch a plain or drive 900 miles to see Maiden since they are so great. My money will go towards this one gladly. Priest always hits the Southeast and I will continue to support them.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:02:18 PM
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plane I mean
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:05:15 PM
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Yes, I saw them first on the demolition tour at a tiny theater and they put on one hell of a show there were maybe 400-500 people there at most. But they played their asses off!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:06:09 PM
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what the fuck this is amazing.
add maiden.
just because then it would be the craziest tour ever.
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COMMENT | Metal Church!
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:06:46 PM
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A band like Metal Church needs a tour like this! This would have been perfect with Metal Church on the bill!!! They fit more than Testament!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:07:48 PM
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Ive heard rumors for years that maiden and priest were interested in touring togethor. They better on the ball because they arent getting any younger!
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COMMENT | Holy Shit!
posted by :
3/27/2008 12:32:19 PM
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Is this happening in North America??
What a Line up....
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COMMENT | Holy mother fucking shit!!
posted by : King's Man
3/27/2008 12:32:43 PM
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I have 8 of the new Testament tracks already. They are nothing short of bad ass. The Persecuted Won't Forget and Fear are my two favorites right now. I'm sure that will change dependent on the day and mood. You are going to touch yourself when you hear this CD. April 29th is going to be a great day. I haven't seen Testament since 1990. I can't wait. Testament May 3rd at the Pearl Room. See you in the pit.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 1:01:01 PM
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If you don't like Motorhead, well you don't like Motorhead......no one should be pushed into liking a band because some elitist thinks it gives you METAl cred, stop being a child.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Malio
3/27/2008 1:04:41 PM
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SPOOOOOOOOOOOGE!
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by : well-z
3/27/2008 1:06:59 PM
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BEST.....TOUR.....EVER!
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COMMENT | This line up is insane!
posted by :
3/27/2008 1:15:58 PM
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This would be better then any tour line up in the last 10yrs!
MASSIVE!
The last 3yrs for Metal have seen some of the best shows and tours since the birth of METAL!
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COMMENT | This is
posted by :
3/27/2008 1:20:25 PM
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the best tour lineup I've seen in a long time. This would be worth driving to another state for. This would definitely be worth sitting in a stadium for 6-7 hours for.
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COMMENT | The problem with this is...
posted by : shattered73
3/27/2008 1:31:29 PM
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It will be an amphitheater tour, so doors will open at 6 the earliest (probably more like 7). With 3 bands on the bill, Motorhead were probably only going to get 45 mins already, now with Testament they'll be playing only 25-30 mins like when they were disrespected on the small stage at Ozzfest in 1998. I say leave Testament off.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 1:39:23 PM
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it's really amazing how much respect these guys get. and i have no complaints about it, they just write kick ass metal for all ages. im going to give the gathering to my baby when i start a family.
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COMMENT | uh huh^^^
posted by :
3/27/2008 1:39:41 PM
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How many Heaven & Hell 'albums' do you have?
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COMMENT | Motorhead rules
posted by : Viking Christ
3/27/2008 1:54:04 PM
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I have every Motorhead studio album (excluding greatest hits).
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COMMENT |
posted by : Magical_Rainbows_From_Hell_666=Most_Banned_Name_Eva!
3/27/2008 2:01:56 PM
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Damn this tour is too good to be true. But if it is true, then...
FUCK YEAH MOTHERFUCKER!
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COMMENT | Now all they need is to
posted by : The Duke of Hurl
3/27/2008 2:26:06 PM
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combine this package with Gigantour (minus Job for a Cowboy), and have a killer 2 stage touring festival:
Judas Priest
Heaven and Hell
Motorhead
Testament
Megadeth
In Flames
Children of Bodom
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COMMENT | uh huh, I don't own an Ipod^^^
posted by :
3/27/2008 2:40:18 PM
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Let me simplify for your little pea-brain.
How many releases do Heaven & Hell have?
And my point was....you sound like an idiot.
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COMMENT | jdk147
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
3/27/2008 2:43:02 PM
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Yeah, Halford has been trying for YEARS to get Sabbath, Priest and Maiden to do a tour.
But I heard he wants it to be a UK tour.
I would gladly catch a plane there for that!!!!!!
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COMMENT | motorhead
posted by :
3/27/2008 2:49:08 PM
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I have some of the old classic Motorhead cd´s and have always thougt they were kinda good. Lately I´ve bought all of their new releases and now I f******* love them!! Wayyy better sound and songs now, rock on!
This would be the greatest tour ever, by the way.
Throw in Maiden, and it just cant get any better
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COMMENT | uh huh
posted by : Viking Christ
3/27/2008 2:56:54 PM
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you forgot Live at Radio City Music Hall
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COMMENT | I Pity...
posted by : pukeman44
3/27/2008 3:02:43 PM
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The other bands if they have to play AFTER Testament. Good luck living up to that. It's like back in the 90s when Alice In Chains played AFTER Pantera on a tour or two. It didn't work then, and it sure as hell won't work now if Testament isn't headlining.
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COMMENT | wow
posted by : SmilingXJesus69
3/27/2008 3:13:51 PM
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That's almost TOO good of a tour
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COMMENT | TOUR OF THE YEAR!
posted by : Felixrox
3/27/2008 3:30:59 PM
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Motorhead rules and if anyone thinks that Testament (who i absolutely love) is the headline act, you're kidding yourselves no matter what. Get rid of Motorhead? I hope Lemmy hunts you naysayers down, what the hell are you thinking?? Priest, Heaven & Hell with would rule all by itself, this is going to rule, period!!!
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COMMENT | YES!!! MOTORHEAD!!!!
posted by : Mechanix84
3/27/2008 3:43:35 PM
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By the way, I own all of Motorhead's albums and they all kick ass. Can't wait to see them live, as they're the only band on this bill that I haven't seen before. Should be great to finally see them.
Lemmy is god. :)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/27/2008 3:58:59 PM
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Ive listened to all of Motorheads albums. They're earlier stuff is better but their new stuff isnt bad either. I think they should bring another guitarist back into the fold (brian robertson or fast eddie) for a two guitarist approach.
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COMMENT | Wow I thought Testament wasnt popular....
posted by : Dogface
3/27/2008 4:02:36 PM
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Seems like they are from reading these....thats good, they were a great band back in the day, I hope the new stuff is just as good.
Sounds like a wicked tour, be nice if they bought it to Australia.
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COMMENT | uh huh
posted by :
3/27/2008 4:16:38 PM
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yeah, man they are playing two nights in a row this coming weekend! Although this Sunday complety sold out very instantly so Saturday should still be available! I know I got mine!
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COMMENT | I would love to see Metal Church and Testament together
posted by : whatever64
3/27/2008 4:37:11 PM
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I think Metal Church and Testament do not get the respect they each deserve. They could show the youngsters how it is supposed to be done.
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
3/27/2008 5:17:10 PM
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UH HUH: may frenzied horde of pigs chop you beneath hooves of metal...all to the starins of Motorhead!
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And I think it is cool that Testement may play this tour. The headling spot should be on a rotation throughout the tour.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Viking Christ
3/27/2008 5:22:13 PM
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If the headline spot rotates, it will only be between Judas Priest and Heaven and Hell. I think that ain't happening, though. Priest will be headlining.
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COMMENT | Where?
posted by : Kissfan77
3/27/2008 5:33:53 PM
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Where do i sign up to see that show????!!!!!!!!1
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COMMENT | THE TOUR to bury Gigantour and Ozzfest!
posted by :
3/27/2008 5:47:24 PM
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I have to say "IF" this happens, any European metalhead worth his salt will look to North America with envy...
And anyone who says anything negative about any one of these bands should have their rank of metalhead revoked. Because as you should know, metal encompases alot more than just one or two playing styles, and the bands metioned here are pretty much the best at what they do.
I say bring them on!!!
\m/
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COMMENT | this goes to "uh huh"
posted by : wrestlnrulz
3/27/2008 6:44:08 PM
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"Anyone on here defending Motorhead is just full of shit. I have every single album by Heaven & Hell, Judas Priest, and Testament. Does anyone have every album by Motorhead... hello... anyone? Yeah, Ace Of Spades rules, but have you bought any of their last 100 albums? Of course not, because they're not that fucking good! Lemmy is cool and all, but he can't fucking sing. End of story! So I repeat... "
actually i have every album by Motorhead as well as every album by Judas Priest, Testament and Black Sabbath w/ Dio (Heaven & Hell have released only 1 album under that name)...
obviously not every Motorhead album is perfect but the same goes for Judas Priest and Motorhead...Sabbath w/ Dio is the only one where i would say every album is spot on (and yes, that includes Dehumanizer)
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COMMENT | WOW!!!
posted by : motor-ed
3/27/2008 6:45:10 PM
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This is the greatest thing I ever read!
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COMMENT |
posted by : wrestlnrulz
3/27/2008 6:53:24 PM
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also, i've had the privilege of seeing Heaven & Hell, Motorhead and Judas Priest live and this is how i feel about them...
Heaven & Hell: easily the most impressive...Geezer Butler has the greatest right hand ever and just getting to see Iommi tearing it up with Dio singing his lungs out was enough to make a grown man cry
Motorhead: without a doubt the most entertaining of the three...the size of the hall doesn't matter, they act like they're playing at any ol' bar and just let it rip...just pure rock n' roll fun...
Judas Priest: 2 words: bas ass...but of course they are...they were quite impressive to watch but not all that much fun, Halford is getting a bit old i guess because he was basically glued to one part of the stage and most of the time was staring at said stage...that doesn't take away from the awesomeness of the show but it doesn't help...Tipton and Downing rule!
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COMMENT |
posted by : MetalMetalMetal
3/27/2008 7:14:51 PM
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This tour will be fantastic and should come to Europe.
Testament - The formation of damnation = MASTERPIECE
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COMMENT | I agree w/ wrestlnrulz...
posted by :
3/27/2008 8:14:59 PM
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...I saw H&H w/ 'deth and Machine Head up in Albany...H&H were great that night, all members played / sang their asses off.
I've seen Priest and agree - they're still gods, but Halford has definitely "slowed down" (although to be fair, he was never a Bruce Dickinson type, jumping around). Only problem w/ a short-of-headlining Priest set is that it will be fairly predictable...i.e. - all the greatest hits, ending w/ LAM, HBFL + YGATC.
Fuck the naysayers - Motorhead are my all-time fave band. Have seen them a # of times + they always deliver. I also have EVERY one of their studio albums. Yes, there are "misses" in the catalog (like any worthy band), but way more hits.
I've seen Testament a couple of times...they will likely be out for blood opening a show like this.
I just hope this lineup comes through - I just may cr*p myself.
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COMMENT | Testament above all
posted by :
3/27/2008 8:51:55 PM
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Testament most likely is going to open for the rest of the bands on the bill and IMO, Testament is the best band on the tour.
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COMMENT | ...KICK ASS!!
posted by :
3/27/2008 9:51:37 PM
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I don't know who heaven and hell is... but i'm a strong listener of motorhead, priest, and testament... they should just make this tour amazing as hell, throw on overkill like that one dude said... because they definetly diserve to be on it, maybe dismember also? they just came out with a new album... i mean, if your gonna throw thrash metal and some N.W.O.B.H.M., you may as well have some good death metal.. am i right?
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COMMENT | uh huh
posted by : Metal1
3/28/2008 2:47:07 AM
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I also have every Motorhead release as well as every Halford Priest release. Motorhead is my personal favorite mainly for being the best live band. The worst Motorhead albums are much better than the worst Priest albums hands down!
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3/28/2008 4:20:49 AM
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Come to Vanfuckin'couver !!!!!!
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COMMENT | Seen al these bands
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
3/28/2008 7:01:11 PM
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They're all fuckin ace live,
Motorhead may be too loud for some!!!
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COMMENT | ^^^^^^
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
3/28/2008 7:02:07 PM
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ALL these bands!!!!! Me fick!!
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