Testament is een band die we durven te voorzien van het adjectief ‘legendarisch’. De thrashmetalband uit Californië gaat ondertussen al een hele tijd mee en blies vorig jaar dertig kaarsjes uit. Met het topalbum 'Brotherhood of the Snake' bewijzen ze echter nog steeds meer dan relevant te zijn. De knuffelfactor van Chuck Billy mag met het ouder worden en ondanks zijn imposante figuur dan wel steeds groter en groter worden, de man voert zijn band nog steeds aan met het nodige vuur in zich:

"I am pleased to announce the Brotherhood of the Snake headline tour coming to Europe in November. It's going to be a thrash extravaganza with TESTAMENT, ANNIHILATOR and DEATH ANGEL. This invasion is gonna devastate." - Chuck Billy

"Brotherhood of the Snake is an album that can crush you like a boa constrictor or sink its fangs into you like a rattlesnake. Thankfully, the only venom is that in Billy’s voice, and the antidote is to play it repeatedly at maximum volume." - Loudwire

De Canadese thrashmetalband Annihilator werd in 1984 opgericht door "vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer and mastering engineer" Jeff Waters. Intussen is de band heel wat personeelswissels en 15 albums verder, maar staan ze op het podium anno 2017 nog steeds als het welbekende huis. Line-up: Jeff Waters (vox, guitar), Fabio Alessandrini (drums), Rich Hinks (bass) & Aaron Homma (guitar).

“Back in 1989, Testament was planning their North American tour for their classic record “Practice What You Preach”. We were very lucky to be chosen as their support act for the tour then and had some of the best touring and metal shredding moments with that band. When they recently asked us to come with them on their fall 2017 tour in Europe, it took me about 2 seconds to say yes. Add Death Angel to this bill and you have one of the best thrash bills of the year." - Jeff Waters

Deze jongens uit de Bay Area staan al jaren garant voor heerlijk snelle thrash metal. Een gedroomde opener dus voor deze avond.

"It has been way too long since DEATH ANGEL has toured in Europe...A fact that we are none too pleased about... So... It is with tremendous pride, and excitement that I can say DEATH ANGEL is FINALLY coming back in support of our latest record »The Evil Divide«! And we plan on delivering a devastating set night, after night, and stage after stage to our most dedicated, and loyal fans! Come out and let's feed off of each other's energy!!! Together we can, and will create, and celebrate unforgettable nights of the undeniable power that is METAL! See you on the road! See you in the pit!" - Mark Osegueda