TESTAMENT – DAVE LOMBARDO Named As New Drummer
March 1, 2022, 2 years ago
Testament, who recently parted ways with Gene Hoglan, have announced their new drummer is Dave Lombardo. The former Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, and Dead Cross member was previously in Testament from 1998-1999 and was featured on their 1999 album The Gathering.
Says the band: "Testament always considers Gene Hoglan to be a friend and brother in metal forever. He will be missed and we wish him nothing but the best."
Don’t miss the most epic lineup of any metal tour this Spring. The Bay Strikes Back Tour, featuring Testament, Exodus and Death Angel, kicks off on April 9 in San Luis Obispo, California.
Testament recently announced 2022 European summer festival appearances and club shows with Exodus, Heathen and Death Angel on select dates. Tickets for all shows are on sale now, here.
Tour dates:
July
9 - Ballenstedt, Germany - Rock Harz Festival
10 - Vizovice, Czech Republic - Masters of Rock
11 - Krakow, Poland - Studio (with Exodus, Heathen)
12 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Refinery Gallery (with Sepultura, Exodus, Death Angel, Heathen)
14 - Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany - Dong Open Air
16 - Leoben, Austria - Area 53 Festival
17 - Cremona, Italy - Luppolo in Rock
19 - Rome, Italy - Rock in Roma (with Exodus, Death Angel, Heathen)
21 - Fritzlar, Germany - Rock am Stück
23 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Hills of Rock
24 - Sibiu, Romania - Art Mania
26 - Tolmin, Slovenia - Metaldays
29 - Vagos, Portugal - Vagos Metalfest
30 - Burgos, Spain - Anden 56 (with Exodus, Heathen)
31 - Pamplona, Spain - Totem (with Exodus, Heathen)
August
3 - Malaga, Spain - Paris 15 (with Exodus, Heathen)
4 - Villena, Spain - Leyendas del Rock
5 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera (with Exodus, Heathen)
6 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz (with Exodus, Heathen)
9 - Bordeaux, France - Rocher de Palmer (with Exodus, Heathen)
12 - Catton Park, UK - Bloodstock Festival
13 - Kortrijk, Belgium - Alcatraz Festival
14 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage (with Exodus, Heathen)
16 - Innsbruck, Austria - Music Hall (with Exodus, Heathen)
17 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany - Summer Breeze
19 - Sulingen, Germany - Reload Festival
20 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo Metalfest
21 - St. Nolff, France - Motocultor