Venice, California crossover thrash/hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies just announced on their Facebook page that former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo will be filling in for Eric Moore on their upcoming U.S. tour with Megadeth, Children of Bodom and Havok. The tour kicks off this Friday (February 26th) in Las Vegas, and the dates/locations can be found below.
For those who don’t know, Lombardo is no stranger to the Suicidal guys. Their friendship with Slayer dates back to the early 80’s; their singer/bassist Tom Araya appeared in the video for “Institutionalized“, and they took Suicidal out on the “Clash of the Titans” tour in Europe in 1990 (along with Megadeth and Testament). Along with his late bandmate Jeff Hanneman, Lombardo played in the short-lived punk rock band Pap Smear with then-Suicidal guitarist Rocky George in the mid-80’s; their songs “Can’t Stand You” and “D.D.A.M.M.” would be re-recorded on Slayer’s 1996 covers album Undisputed Attitude.
Suicidal Tendencies have reportedly been working on new material for their follow-up to 2013’s 13. Frontman Mike Muir recently stated that he hopes the new album will be released soon.
February 26 – The Pearl – Las Vegas, NV
February 27 – Comerica Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
February 28 – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA
February 29 – Warfield Theatre – San Francisco, CA
March 2 – Domino Room – Bend, OR (S.T. Headline show)
March 3 – The Showbox – Seattle, WA (S.T. Headline show)
March 5 – South Okanagan Events Centre – Penticton, Canada
March 6 – Grey Eagle Event Centre – Calgary, Canada
March 8 – EnCana Events Centre – Dawson Creek, Canada
March 9 – Rexall Place – Edmonton, Canada
March 10 – Mosaic Place – Moose Jaw, Canada
March 12 – Myth – Maplewood, MN
March 13 – Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL
March 15 – Rapids Theatre – Niagara Falls, NY
March 16 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
March 17 – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
March 19 – Sands Bethlehem Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
March 20 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA
March 21 – House of Blues – Boston, MA