Thrash legends, Testament recently kicked off a North American tour run, but take a break on October 9th for at meet-and-greet at Duff’s, Brooklyn, from 9 to 11pm. The event is presented in conjunction with their recently released signature coffee (Brazen Coffee – Concept Cafes) and signature beer (Apocalyptic City – Modist Brewing Company). This current live run celebrates the remastered reissue of the band’s classic albums, The Legacy and The New Order via Nuclear Blast Records. Keep reading below to find out more.
Chuck Billy states, “When The Legacy and The New Order were first recorded we were new and had limited resources to record the albums being a young band. Now, with the remastering, fans will hear the albums in their signature sonic onslaught they were intended to be heard.”
Testament has released remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order both digitally and on vinyl. Both releases + other classic Testament albums are available at Park Ave CDs. Testament are currently on the co-headlining Klash Of The Titans North American tour with Kreator with special guests Possessed. During the tour, the band will perform an “old-school set” celebrating the remastered reissues of their landmark first two albums, The Legacy and The New Order.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
10/08 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
10/10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre
10/11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Casino
10/12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
10/13 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
10/15 – Orlando, FL. – Hard Rock Live
10/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
10/18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
10/19 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec
10/20 – Dallas, TX – The Factory
10/22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
10/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Convention Center
10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Palladium
10/27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Brazen Coffee explores the true origins of coffee from ancient temple rituals to the fabled lore of venomous miracle elixirs. Brazen is a divine dark roast, sinisterly smooth and brazenly-bodied, the purest form of specialty coffee, tediously roasted to perfection. Brazen makes a diabolical drip, an evil espresso and callous cold brew. Testament’s Brazen Coffee was roasted especially fresh right before the kick- off of the Klash of the Titans North American 2024 Tour to maximize the most Brazen coffee experience ever.
Testament and Modist Brewing Company debuted their collaborative beer release, Apocalyptic City, a West Coast IPA at The Klash Of The Titans concert on September 26th in Minneapolis. This limited-edition brew celebrates the iconic sounds and energy of Testament while delivering a crushable 6% ABV IPA with bursts of bold flavors and intense aroma. Apocalyptic City is a smooth, medium-bodied IPA that will lay your taste buds to waste with a balanced hop bitterness and bright tropical flavors. Crafted with pale ale malt and Goldpils Vienna malt, and dry-hopped with hand-selected Simcoe, Citra, and Sultana hops, this IPA glows with a pale golden-orange hue. On the palate, drinkers can expect notes of pineapple-orange marmalade, passion fruit, and citrus pine, creating a true thrash-inspired experience.
This collaboration brings together Testament’s “Apocalyptic City,” a song that captures the chaos and power of the band’s music, and Modist’s commitment to pushing boundaries in brewing. In addition to the beer’s unique profile, the label features artwork by the talented Mats Engsten and Vic Moya, reflecting Testament’s iconic thrash metal aesthetic.
More from Concept Cafes:
Everybody remembers that first opening riff, that mid-song breakdown, that blast beat crescendo that turned them on, and tuned them into metal forever. With our artist partners like Cannibal Corpse, Max & Iggor Cavalera, and Ministry; we’re trying to recapture that moment of metal possession for the fans by immersing them into a metal coffee obsession like no other. As lifelong fans ourselves, we’re constantly seeking out the most epic metal experiences; whether it’s records, live shows, merch, etc., so if we can maybe someday say we we’re a small part of that collective fan experience, then we’ve done our job. It’s also super important for us to illuminate the fact that these are the artists’ coffee stories, not our own, we’re just the chaotic-evil little elves that help them conjure their visions and forge them into reality for the fans.
We’re not here to snobbishly push conventional coffee culture upon metalheads either, nor we will we ever try to flip a quick gimmick on our metal brothers & sisters to make a quick buck. We’re humbled literally everyday with this responsibility, and the opportunity to work with metal legends. This is why we are constantly pushing the boundaries and possibilities, because foremost we believe there is no other comparison to the dedicated devotion metalheads have in keeping metal music alive and stronger than ever! metal deserves the absolute best when it comes to coffee! Reality is coffee culture has become basic cookie-cutter over the past couple of decades; so safe and just a shell of itself which once fueled artists and their music across several generations. We want to revive that creative fire, and as far as playing it safe…it’s metal, motorcycles, & horror…what did you expect?!
Concept Cafes Coffee
LIQUIFY YOUR BRAIN!!!
999 Douglas Ave Suite 1109
Altamonte Springs FL 32714
info@conceptcafes.com
www.conceptcafes.com
More from Modist Brewing Co.:
Modist opened in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis in April of 2016, aiming to modify beer and how it is perceived by defying rules and expectations. Utilizing a mash filter-powered brewing system, they push past traditional brewing by embracing creativity and unconstrained experimentation. Known for producing unconventional beers, Modist has risen to become one of Minnesota’s most well-recognized breweries. They have expanded distribution into select metro areas in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
Modist’s flagship beers include Dreamyard (hazy IPA made from oats and wheat), False Pattern (hazy pale ale brewed from oats), and First Call (an oat-based cold press coffee lager). Modist has received numerous accolades, including being named Minnesota’s Most Innovative Brewery at the MN Brewer’s Cup.
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More from Testament:
Testament is an undisputed titan of thrash metal. One of the definitive acts of the historic and high-octane genre since they first emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983, the modern icons established themselves with a series of classic records (released each year from 1987 through 1990). They never wavered creatively, unleashing one acclaimed album after another across four decades. The band’s nearly 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone is a clear demonstration of the enduring strength of the Testament legions. Testament’s biggest anthems run the gamut of their storied career, from early classics like “Over the Wall” and “Into the Pit,” late ‘90s bangers like “Down for Life,” through modern scorchers like “For the Glory of…” and “Brotherhood of the Snake.”
An internationally recognized heavy metal institution, Testament regularly appears as a headlining mainstage act at major festivals. Over the years, they’ve toured alongside Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Korn, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Lamb Of God, among other contemporaries. Charismatic frontman Chuck Billy’s distinctive voice infuses their signature sound with rich and diverse textures. Primary songwriter and cofounding guitarist Eric Peterson summons endlessly timeless riffs on command. Alex Skolnick was just 18 years old when Testament recorded their debut, The Legacy (1987). Longtime bassist Steve Di Giorgio (Sadus, Death, Obituary) brings rhythmic heft and fluid dexterity to the proceedings. Drummer Chris Dovas, the band’s newest (and youngest) addition, adds his own passionate bombast while honoring the astounding legacy of former Testament drummers. (An alumnus including past and present members of Slayer, White Zombie, Dethklok, and Machine Head, among others.)
Demonic (1997) and The Gathering (1999) saw Testament mining new depths of extremity without sacrificing their bluesy swagger. The Formation of Damnation (2008) won Best Album at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards, beating out records from Avenged Sevenfold, Children Of Bodom, Atreyu, and Down. Released nearly 30 years after the band’s formation, Dark Roots of Earth (2012) became their highest-charting album yet, moving more than 20,000 copies during its first week in the US and debuting at No. 12. Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) enjoyed another Top 20 debut and hit No. 1 on the Independent chart, followed by Titans of Creation (2020).
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