Dave Lombardo, best known as the former drummer of Slayer, has rejoined veteran thrash band Testament. Lombardo previously sat behind the kit for Testament from 1998 to 1999, appearing on the 1999 album “The Gathering.”
“I’ll state the obvious: We are more than overwhelmed to welcome back Dave Lombardo to play drums with Testament,” vocalist Chuck Billy said.” We are so excited to share the stage again with Lombardo. Dave added immense power when he joined the band for ‘The Gathering’ (release), and we are ecstatic to see what new flavor he will bring back to Testament.”
Lombardo said: “This is a long-awaited reunion that was bound to happen. Once upon a time, we created a thrash masterpiece. I have no doubt that our musical chemistry will pick up exactly where we left off. I love the Testament family and am very excited to be joining them once again. Pure brutality awaits.”
“Having Dave Lombardo join us again feels like we are picking up where unfinished business had left off,” Testamen guitarist Eric Peterson said. “There is a silver lining to every cloud and working again with Dave calls for us to celebrate with our horns held high!”
In addition to three different stints with Slayer, Lombardo’s resume includes time drumming for Fantômas, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle and the Misfits.
In April 2022, Testament will set out on the “Bay Strikes Back” tour, also featuring Exodus and Death Angel.
Tour dates:
Apr. 09 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
Apr. 10 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Apr. 12 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Apr. 13 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Apr. 15 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
Apr. 16 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
Apr. 19 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
Apr. 20 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
Apr. 21 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Apr. 22 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
Apr. 23 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
Apr. 25 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Apr. 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Apr. 27 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Apr. 28 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
Apr. 30 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
May 01 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
May 02 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
May 03 – Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts
May 05 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
May 06 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
May 07 – Cincinnati, OH – Madison Theater
May 09 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
May 10 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
May 11 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
May 12 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
May 14 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
May 15 – Joliet, IL – The Forge
May 17 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
May 19 – Denver, CO – Summit
May 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
May 22 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
May 23 – Portland, OR – Roseland
May 25 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
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