The stars aligned and international metal giants joined forces in a monstrous union between US metal monsters, Anthrax and German thrash titans, Kreator. Completing an unmissable line-up, they even brought along very special guest, the Bay Area’s very own metal machine, Testament! to lay waste to the 3Areana in Dublin.
Quotes from the Bands ahead of the tour:
Anthrax: “It’s been about four years since we last toured the UK AND Europe, so these dates ARE LONG overdue! And what a line-up – Anthrax, Kreator and Testament – so much f**cking 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: “This is possibly the most irresistible thrash package ever put together, the best of the US 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: “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 & Testament!
Testament photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Fight for Your Right (Taped intro Beastie Boys song)
D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)
3 Days in Darkness
WWIII
Children of the Next Level
The Formation of Damnation
Return to Serenity
Souls of Black
Low
Native Blood
Electric Crown
More Than Meets the Eye
Into the Pit
Kreator photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Run to the Hills (Taped intro Iron Maiden song)
Sergio Corbucci Is Dead
Hate Über Alles
Phobia
Coma of Souls (Intro only)
Enemy of God
666 – World Divided
Hordes of Chaos (A Necrologue for the Elite)
Hail to the Hordes
Betrayer
Satan Is Real
Mars Mantra (Played from tape)
Phantom Antichrist
Strongest of the Strong
Terrible Certainty
The Patriarch (Played from tape)
Violent Revolution
Pleasure to Kill
Apocalypticon (Taped outro)
Anthrax photos & set-list:
Set-list:
A.I.R.
Got the Time (Joe Jackson cover)
Caught in a Mosh
Fight ‘Em ‘Til You Can’t
Madhouse
Be All, End All
Metal Thrashing Mad
I Am the Law
The Devil You Know
Antisocial (Trust cover)
Encore:
Indians (with Thin Lizzy ‘Cowboy Song’ intro riff.)
Gung-Ho
Photos – Eamonn Smyth @mydarkroom.ie