ARMORED SAINT will return to Europe in the summer for a full run of club shows and handpicked festivals
Comments ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush: “What up Euro SAINT heads. Long time no talk. Well, that’s about to end. After not performing on European soil since 2019, we’re proud to announce that we will be returning to Europe in the summer of 2024. We will be doing a combination of festivals: Wacken, Alcatraz, Rock Of Ages, Brutal Assault and Rockstadt Extreme in Romania which will be a first, playing Romania for SAINT! We also will be doing some headline shows in Germany, Poland and The Netherlands as well as five dates in Britain!
“We love Europe and have been frustrated that it has taken so long to come back, but we WILL make up for lost time! Thanks for your patience!
“Looking forward to playing ‘Punching The Sky’ songs as well as all the classics and maybe a few deep tracks.
“See ya soon. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!”
ARMORED SAINT 2024 European tour dates:
Jul. 27 – DE – Brande-Hörnerkirchen – Headbangers Open Air
Jul. 28 – DE – Rottenburg-Seebronn – Rock Of Ages
Jul. 30 – DE – Berlin – Hole 44
Jul. 31 – PL – Goleniów – Rampa Kultura
Aug. 01 – DE – Wacken – Wacken Open Air
Aug. 04 – RO – Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
Aug. 07 – CZ – Josefov – Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 09 – NL – Amsterdam – Melkweg
Aug. 10 – DE – Essen – Turock
Aug. 11 – BE – Kortrijk – Alcatraz Festival
Aug. 13 – UK – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
Aug. 14 – UK – Manchester – Rebellion
Aug. 16 – UK – Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill
Aug. 17 – UK – London – The Dome
Aug. 18 – UK – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms
Seven months back, the highly anticipated documentary, “Armored Saint: Band Of Brothers,” saw its global debut at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, California, the hometown of the renowned heavy metal band.
“Armored Saint: Band Of Brothers” serves as a tribute to the remarkable 40-year journey of ARMORED SAINT and the enduring 50-year camaraderie shared among the bandmates, forged during their school days in El Sereno, a suburb of Los Angeles.
The documentary features insightful interviews with numerous friends of the band, including anecdotes from heavyweights like James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of METALLICA reminiscing about the early days of touring. Scott Ian from ANTHRAX shares his experiences witnessing ARMORED SAINT in 1985, while QUEENSRYCHE members Eddie Jackson and Todd La Torre delve into their shared history. The documentary further delves into the band’s four-decade history through discussions with key figures in the music industry, producers, A&R professionals, roadies, record label executives, and family members.
ARMORED SAINT‘s eighth studio album, “Punching The Sky,” was released in October 2020 via Metal Blade Records, adding another chapter to their illustrious discography. In 2021, the band also treated fans to the “Symbol Of Salvation Live” CD/DVD, a commemorative release celebrating the 30th anniversary of the seminal album. This release captured the band’s live performance of the entire album at New York City’s renowned Gramercy Theatre during their 2018 tour.
