Throwdown to headline 2008 ‘Scum of the Earth’ Tour

THROWDOWN’s SCUM OF THE EARTH TOUR 

Soilwork, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, War Of Ages Set To Take Part 

Orange County, CA – THROWDOWN will headline The Scum Of The Earth Tour which is set to kick off in February and will cross the United States (and some Canadian cities as well) through early April. It is the band’s first headlining tour in support of their new album, Venom & Tears, which was released in August. 

Joining Throwdown on the bill for the Scum Of The Earth Tour, which is presented by Black Rose District Clothing, will be Swedish metal madmen Soilwork, whose own Sworn to a Great Divide was recently released to rave reviews from fans and critics. Through The Eyes Of The Dead are also onboard, touring in support of a new album of their own, Malice. War Of Ages rounds out what is sure to be a devastating lineup. 

“We haven’t headlined our own tour in a long time, which is exciting,” commented Throwdown frontman Dave Peters. “The most rewarding thing about playing our songs live is interacting and communicating with the audience. And now that our new album has been out for a few months, the songs have had a chance to really sink in, and we’re looking forward to seeing people’s reactions to songs both new and old.” 

“We’re also very stoked to be touring with Soilwork who are coming all the way over from Sweden,” Peters added. “And with Through The Eyes of the Dead and War Of Ages onboard, it’s a very strong and diverse bill.” 

Venom & Tears is Throwdown’s fastest-selling album, garnering favorable comparisons to landmark records by legendary metal bands while offering newfound metallic depth and emotional complexity. Peters recently interviewed Sepultura/ Soulfly founder Max Cavalera for Revolver’s “Rebel Meets Rebel” feature. 

Throwdown have spent the last four years on the road as part of Vans Warped Tour, Ozzfest, Sounds of the Underground and as support for Machine Head, Soulfly, Lamb Of God, In Flames and As I Lay Dying, pausing briefly to write and record Venom & Tears and 2005’s Vendetta album. 

Soilwork is currently part of a massive US tour with Killswitch Engage and Lamb Of God. The band’s new single is featured as a downloadable track for Guitar Hero III. Through The Eyes Of The Dead will soon shoot a video with director Dave Brodsky, having taken part in a sold-out tour with All That Remains and As I Lay Dying. War Of Ages is busy writing the followup to Pride of the Wicked, which will be produced by Tim Lambesis. 

“We’re going to be stepping up our production on this tour as well, both sonically and visually,” Peters added. “And with a bill as energized as this one, it’s going to make for a great show all around.” 

Here are the confirmed dates for the SCUM OF THE EARTH TOUR featuring Throwdown, Soilwork, Through The Eyes Of The Dead and War Of Ages

Feb 29 – Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse

Mar 01 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater

Mar 03 – Dallas, TX @ The Door

Mar 04 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit

Mar 05 – Houston, TX @ Meridian Red Room

Mar 07 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater

Mar 08 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

Mar 09 – Orlando, FL @ The Club at Firestone

Mar 10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

Mar 11 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

Mar 12 – Virginia Beach, VA @ The Norva

Mar 13 – West Springfield, VA @ JAXX

Mar 14 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

Mar 15 – Worcester, MA @ Upstairs @ the Palladium

Mar 16 – Philladelphia, PA @ The Trocadero

Mar 18 – New York, NY @ The Blender Theater at Gramercy

Mar 19 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda

Mar 20 – Toronto, Canada @ Opera House

Mar 21 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

Mar 22 – Chicago, IL @ Logan Square Auditorium

Mar 23 – St Paul, MN @ Station 4

Mar 25 – Denver, CO @ Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Mar 26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater

Mar 27 – Boise, ID @ The Big Easy

Mar 28 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Mar 31 – Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk

Apr 1 – Fresno, CA @ The Belmont

Apr 2 – West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues

Apr 3 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues