Thrash metal pioneers ANTHRAX and KREATOR will join forces for a European tour this fall. Support on the trek will come from TESTAMENT
Tickets will be available from Friday, January 26 at 9 a.m. GMT.
ANTHRAX stated: “It’s been about four years since we last toured the U.K. and Europe, so these dates are long overdue! And what a lineup — ANTHRAX, KREATOR and TESTAMENT — so much f**king metal! We can’t wait to bring the noise to you, and maybe surprise you with a song from our brand new album coming later this year. So get ready to rage friends, this time, we ARE coming!!”
KREATOR stated: “This is possibly the most irresistible thrash package ever put together, the best of the U.S. and Europe in one night! These will be some of our biggest shows in Europe, so we are bringing a huge production and plan to tear it up every show!”
TESTAMENT added: “As 2024 kicks off, we are thrilled to announce plans to wind down the year in epic fashion: By touring with KREATOR and ANTHRAX, two of the mightiest bands who are also great friends. Our first tour with KREATOR was in 2023, and was a perfect fit. Our history with ANTHRAX dates all the way to our earliest years, through some of our favorite tours of the 2010s. 2024 will mark the first time all three bands tour together as a package. So join us as the heaviest sounds from Europe, the East Coast and West Coast come together to unite the world — KREATOR, ANTHRAX and TESTAMENT!”
ANTHRAX and KREATOR 2024 tour with very special guests TESTAMENT:
Nov. 21 – UK – Manchester, O2 Apollo
Nov. 22 – UK – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
Nov. 23 – UK – London, Eventim Apollo
Nov. 25 – IE – Dublin, 3 Arena
Nov. 27 – UK – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Nov. 29 – FR – Paris, Zenith
Nov. 30 – DE – Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Dec. 01 – DE – Munich, Zenith
Dec. 03 – LU – Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal
Dec. 04 – CH – Zurich, Halle 622
Dec. 06 – IT – Milan, Alcatraz
Dec. 07 – DE – Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle
Dec. 08 – DE – Berlin, Verti Music Hall
Dec. 10 – HU – Budapest, Barba Negra
Dec. 11 – PL – Katowice, Spodek
Dec. 13 – DE – Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle
Dec. 14 – DE – Hamburg, Edel Optics Arena
Dec. 15 – NL – Den Bosch, Mainstage
Last year, ANTHRAX drummer CharlieBenante was asked by Metal Rules why it has taken so long for the band to complete the writing process for a new LP. Charlie said: “If we didn’t get hit with this whole global pandemic thing, it would have been out probably two years ago, three years ago. But we all know what happened. But now, being that some of the songs were [written] before the pandemic hit, they’re old to me. So now there’s a bunch of new songs that kind of came in the mix. So that’s a good thing. You can never have enough… We’re still working on the older ones because we really like a lot of those.”
Founded by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker in Queens, New York on July 18, 1981, ANTHRAX holds a pivotal position in the history of thrash metal. As one of the earliest thrash metal bands to emerge from the East Coast, they swiftly established themselves as genre trailblazers alongside iconic acts such as METALLICA, SLAYER, and MEGADETH.
Across their illustrious career spanning five decades, the band has delivered an impressive catalog of 11 studio albums, garnered multiple gold and platinum certifications, earned six Grammy nominations, and graced stages around the world since 1984, boasting a multitude of live performances, including headlining iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and even making history by playing at Yankee Stadium as part of the “Big Four” lineup.
The band‘s 2016 release, “For All Kings,” received high praise from critics, with some hailing it as the band’s most formidable album to date. This marked a renaissance for the group, following their participation in the legendary “Big Four” tour and the release of the comeback album “Worship Music” after a five-year hiatus.
