The Bay Strikes Back
The Bay Strikes Back was a concert tour featuring Bay Area thrash metal bands Testament, Exodus and Death Angel. The first leg of the tour took place in Europe from February 6, 2020, to March 11, 2020. Death Angel was promoting their ninth album Humanicide, while the tour predated the release of Testament's thirteenth studio album Titans of Creation by around two months.[1][2][3] Other than two shows in Northern California in October and November 2021, the European leg of The Bay Strikes Back tour was the last tour that drummer Gene Hoglan did with Testament before he left the band in January 2022.[4]
World tour by Testament, Exodus and Death Angel | |
Start date | February 6, 2020 |
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End date | October 1, 2023 |
Legs | 5 |
No. of shows | 123 |
A North American leg of The Bay Strikes Back tour took place in April and May 2022. This was Testament's first major US tour since the release of Titans of Creation in April 2020, and it also saw Exodus touring to support their eleventh studio album Persona Non Grata, while Death Angel continued touring behind Humanicide.[5] The North American leg of The Bay Strikes Back tour was also Testament's first major tour with onetime drummer Dave Lombardo, who replaced Hoglan in March 2022.[6] Another European leg took place in the summer of 2022,[7] followed by a second North American leg in the fall.[8]
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue |
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Europe | |||
February 6, 2020 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Amager Bio |
February 7, 2020 | Stockholm | Sweden | Arenan Fryshuset |
February 8, 2020 | Oslo | Norway | Rockefeller |
February 10, 2020 | Helsinki | Finland | The Circus |
February 11, 2020 | Tampere | Pakkahuone | |
February 13, 2020 | Hamburg | Germany | Docks |
February 14, 2020 | Oberhausen | Turbinenhalle | |
February 15, 2020 | Wiesbaden | Schlachthof | |
February 16, 2020 | Utrecht | Netherlands | TivoliVredenburg |
February 18, 2020 | Berlin | Germany | Huxleys |
February 19, 2020 | Wrocław | Poland | Orbita Hall |
February 20, 2020 | Vienna | Austria | Arena |
February 21, 2020 | Munich | Germany | Backstage |
February 22, 2020 | Filderstadt | Filharmonie | |
February 24, 2020 | Zürich | Switzerland | Volkshaus |
February 27, 2020 | Barcelona | Spain | Razzmatazz |
February 28, 2020 | Madrid | Palacio Vistalegre | |
February 29, 2020 | Toulouse | France | Bikini |
March 1, 2020 | Paris | Élysée Montmartre | |
March 3, 2020 | Bristol | United Kingdom | O2 Academy |
March 4, 2020 | Dublin | Ireland | National Stadium |
March 6, 2020 | London | United Kingdom | O2 Forum |
March 7, 2020 | Manchester | Academy 1 | |
March 8, 2020 | Glasgow | Barrowland | |
March 10, 2020 | Brussels | Belgium | AB |
March 11, 2020 | Hannover | Germany | Capitol |
North America | |||
October 7, 2021 | Sacramento | United States | Aftershock Festival |
November 27, 2021 | Oakland | Fox Oakland Theatre | |
April 9, 2022 | San Luis Obispo | Fremont Theater | |
April 10, 2022 | Anaheim | House of Blues | |
April 12, 2022 | San Diego | ||
April 13, 2022 | Las Vegas | ||
April 15, 2022 | Tucson | Rialto Theatre | |
April 16, 2022 | Albuquerque | Sunshine Theater | |
April 19, 2022 | Oklahoma City | Diamond Ballroom | |
April 20, 2022 | Houston | White Oak Music Hall | |
April 21, 2022 | Austin | Emo's | |
April 22, 2022 | Dallas | Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill | |
April 23, 2022 | New Orleans | House of Blues | |
April 25, 2022 | Orlando | Hard Rock Live | |
April 26, 2022 | Atlanta | The Masquerade | |
April 27, 2022 | Raleigh | The Ritz | |
April 28, 2022 | Chattanooga | The Signal | |
April 30, 2022 | Sayreville | Starland Ballroom | |
May 1, 2022 | Baltimore | Baltimore Soundstage | |
May 2, 2022 | Boston | House of Blues | |
May 3, 2022 | Philadelphia | Theatre of Living Arts | |
May 5, 2022 | Huntington | The Paramount | |
May 6, 2022 | Buffalo | Town Ballroom | |
May 7, 2022 | Cincinnati | Madison Theater | |
May 9, 2022 | Pittsburgh | Stage AE | |
May 10, 2022 | Cleveland | Agora Theatre and Ballroom | |
May 11, 2022 | Columbus | Newport Music Hall | |
May 12, 2022 | Detroit | Majestic Theater | |
May 14, 2022 | Joliet | The Forge | |
May 15, 2022 | |||
May 17, 2022 | Minneapolis | Skyway Theatre | |
May 19, 2022 | Denver | Summit Music Hall | |
May 20, 2022 | Salt Lake City | The Depot | |
May 22, 2022 | Seattle | The Showbox | |
May 23, 2022 | Portland | Roseland Theater | |
May 25, 2022 | Sacramento | Ace of Spades | |
Europe | |||
July 9, 2022 | Ballenstedt | Germany | Rock Harz Festival |
July 10, 2022 | Vizovice | Czech Republic | Masters of Rock |
July 11, 2022 | Kraków | Poland | Studio |
July 12, 2022 | Bratislava | Slovakia | Refinery Gallery |
July 14, 2022 | Neukirchen-Vluyn | Germany | Dong Open Air |
July 16, 2022 | Leoben | Austria | Area 53 Festival |
July 17, 2022 | Cremona | Italy | Luppolo in Rock |
July 19, 2022 | Rome | Rock in Roma | |
July 21, 2022 | Fritzlar | Germany | Rock am Stück |
July 23, 2022 | Plovdiv | Bulgaria | Hills of Rock |
July 24, 2022 | Sibiu | Romania | Artmania Festival |
July 26, 2022 | Tolmin | Slovenia | Metaldays |
July 29, 2022 | Vagos | Portugal | Vagos Metalfest |
July 30, 2022 | Burgos | Spain | Anden 56 |
July 31, 2022 | Pamplona | Totem | |
August 3, 2022 | Malaga | Paris 15 | |
August 4, 2022 | Villena | Leyendas del Rock | |
August 5, 2022 | Madrid | La Riviera | |
August 6, 2022 | Barcelona | Razzmatazz | |
August 7, 2022 | Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans | France | Sylak Open Air |
August 9, 2022 | Cenon | Rocher de Palmer | |
August 12, 2022 | Walton-on-Trent | United Kingdom | Bloodstock Festival |
August 13, 2022 | Kortrijk | Belgium | Alcatraz Festival |
August 14, 2022 | Saarbrücken | Germany | Garage |
August 16, 2022 | Innsbruck | Austria | Music Hall |
August 17, 2022 | Dinkelsbühl | Germany | Summer Breeze |
August 19, 2022 | Sulingen | Reload Festival | |
August 20, 2022 | Eindhoven | Netherlands | Dynamo Metalfest |
August 21, 2022 | Saint-Nolff | France | Motocultor Festival |
North America | |||
September 9, 2022 | Phoenix | United States | Van Buren |
September 10, 2022 | Albuquerque | Sunshine Theater | |
September 12, 2022 | Wichita | Cotillion Ballroom | |
September 13, 2022 | Kansas City | Truman | |
September 15, 2022 | St. Louis | The Pageant | |
September 16, 2022 | Nashville | Brooklyn Bowl | |
September 18, 2022 | St. Petersburg | Jannus Live | |
September 19, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | Revolution | |
September 21, 2022 | Asheville | The Orange Peel | |
September 22, 2022 | Silver Spring | The Fillmore | |
September 23, 2022 | Stroudsburg | Sherman Theater | |
September 24, 2022 | New York City | Palladium Times Square | |
September 26, 2022 | Hartford | Webster Theater | |
September 27, 2022 | Albany | Empire Live | |
September 28, 2022 | Portland | State Theater | |
September 30, 2022 | Montreal | Canada | MTelus |
October 1, 2022 | London | London Music Hall | |
October 3, 2022 | Fort Wayne | United States | Piere's |
October 4, 2022 | Milwaukee | The Rave | |
October 6, 2022 | Winnipeg | Canada | Burton Cummings Theatre |
October 8, 2022 | Calgary | Palace Theatre | |
October 10, 2022 | Vancouver | Commodore Ballroom | |
October 12, 2022 | Ventura | United States | Majestic Ventura Theater |
October 13, 2022 | Los Angeles | The Wiltern | |
October 14, 2022 | Reno | Cargo | |
October 15, 2022 | San Jose | San Jose Civic | |
Asia | |||
September 21, 2023 | Quezon City | Philippines | SM North EDSA Skydome |
September 23, 2023 | Tokyo | Japan | Zepp DiverCity |
September 24, 2023 | |||
September 26, 2023 | Bangkok | Thailand | The Street Hall - Ratchada |
September 28, 2023 | Singapore | Singapore | Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay |
September 30, 2023 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Zepp Kuala Lumpur |
October 1, 2023 | Jakarta | Indonesia | Hammersonic Festival |
Cancelled shows
Date | City | Country | Venue | Reason |
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February 25, 2020 | Milan | Italy | Live club | Concerns over COVID-19 pandemic[9] |
References
- "TESTAMENT, EXODUS And DEATH ANGEL To Join Forces For 'The Bay Strikes Back 2020' European Tour". Blabbermouth.net. July 29, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- "TESTAMENT, EXODUS And DEATH ANGEL: How 'The Bay Strikes Back 2020' Tour Came About (Video)". Blabbermouth.net. July 29, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- "The "Bay Area Strikes Back" Tour with Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel Could Hit the U.S. Next Year". metalsucks.net. August 5, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- "TESTAMENT Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer GENE HOGLAN". Blabbermouth.net. January 21, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- "TESTAMENT, EXODUS And DEATH ANGEL Announce 'The Bay Strikes Back' Fall 2021 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale". Blabbermouth.net. June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- "TESTAMENT Rejoined By Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO". Blabbermouth.net. March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- "TESTAMENT Announces Summer 2022 European Tour". Blabbermouth.net. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- "Testament Announce Fall 2022 Leg of 'The Bay Strikes Back' Tour With Exodus + Death Angel". Loudwire. April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- "Testament on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on April 30, 2022.