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Three-fifths of the European lineup (Megadeth, Slayer and Testament) were reunited on the American Carnage Tour that took place from July to early September 2010. [8] [9] This was followed shortly by a second leg of the tour that featured three-fourths of the North American lineup of the Clash of the Titans tour: Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. [10]
Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax.
Slayer continued touring into 2019; in addition to international festival appearances, they performed in areas that the tour had not yet visited, including South America, Australia and Japan; [13] Anthrax was the supporting act on most of the dates.
Jonathan Dette (born April 19, 1970) is an American heavy metal drummer best known for his time in Slayer and Testament.Over the years, he has also been chosen to fill-in with Anthrax, Heathen, Iced Earth, and Volbeat.
The American Carnage Tour was a North American concert tour headlined by American thrash metal bands Slayer and Megadeth. [1] [2] The first leg of the tour took place from July 23 to September 4, 2010, and was supported by Testament. [3] The second leg of the tour ran from September 24 to October 21, 2010, and was supported by Anthrax. [4]
German newspaper Die Zeit named Slayer's Reign in Blood #79 on their list of 100 Classics of Modern Music, [61] with critic Matthias Schönebäumer writing: Above all, Reign In Blood is a big drummer's record: Dave Lombardo's fast and precise groove are at the eye of this metallic storm, which ends in a ghostly finale.
Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. [1] Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup comprises rhythm guitarist Eric Peterson, lead vocalist Chuck Billy, lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Steve Di Giorgio and drummer Chris Dovas. Testament has experienced many lineup changes over the ...
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, who recruited vocalist and bassist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo. [1] Slayer's first two albums, Show No Mercy (1983) and Hell Awaits (1985), which were released on Metal Blade Records, did not chart in the United States. [2]