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Testament and Lamb of God in Manila: “The Apocalypse” Slams the Philippines
May 22nd, 2010 by Miguel Blardony
On April 17 the Amoranto Sports Complex held an unprecedented capacity crowd of between 30,000 to 35,000 warm bodies for the yearly Summer Slam festival. Organized by a popular music magazine, the event has become a hallowed tradition for thousands upon thousands of Manila’s young and restless who congregate in the stadium each year like pilgrims to Mecca. Waiting for them inside is a massive stage towering above the gathered multitude. But this year was special. Unlike so many Slam’s prior since its 2001 founding, two of the most popular bands in today’s metal scene were performing back to back. To emphasize the importance of such a momentous pairing, the organizers christened the gig “Summer Slam X: The Apocalypse.” (more…)
Tags: Concert Review, Lamb of God, Testament
Posted in Alternative Metal, Concert Review, Heavy Metal