| 2022 Shows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tour of The Skull | ||
| Year | 2022 | |
| Start date | 18 June 2022 | |
| End date | 19 November 2022 | |
| Shows | 10 | |
| Region | Illinois, Texas, Germany, Austria | |
| The Skull tour chronology | ||
| 2022 Shows (2022) |
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2022 Shows (Also known as A Tribute of Eric Wagner) is a series of live performances by The Skull. Featuring the lineup at the time along with various guest vocalists, these concerts would be hosted as a tribute to Eric Wagner, whom passed away in August 2022.
Background[]
In an April 2022 interview conducted by MetalKaoz, Ron Holzner would reveal there would be tribute shows to Eric Wagner performed by the Skull.[1] The first show would be hosted at Reggies in Chicago on 18 June 2022, with Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) and Karl Agell (Corrosion of Conformity, Leadfoot) filling the vocal role. A second memorial show would also be in the works.[2][3]
On 17 August, two more memorial shows would be announced. The first would be on 27 August 2022 as part of the Midwest Metal Anthem[4] while the second would be an exclusive appearance at Hammer of Doom Festival. Both sets would feature Karl Agell on vocals along with Scott Reagers (Saint Vitus) as a special guest.[5] Notably, Trouble guitarist Bruce Franklin would join the band at the Midwest Metal Anthem set for six songs.[6] Original Candlemass vocalist Johan Längquist would also perform with the band as a guest at Hammer of Doom on 19 November.
Eventually a short tour of Europe would be composed that November, though Reagers' guest appearance in Europe would be exclusive to Hammer of Doom.[7] Further details would surface on 19 October, confirming that this would be The Skull's final full tour.[8] The Skull would still have live performances in 2023, along with many of the members forming a new project in Legion of Doom.
Dates[]
- 18 June 2022 - Reggies, Chicago, Illinois, USA (With Beatallica, Damien Thorne)
- 27 August 2022 - Brauer House, Lombard, Illinois, USA (Midwest Metal Anthem)[9]
- 5 November 2022 - Growl, Arlington, Texas
- 11 November 2022 - Junkyard, Dortmund, Germany (With Conan, Iron Walrus, Wheel, Diggeth)
- 12 November 2022 - MTS Records, Oldenburg, Germany (With Diggeth)
- 13 November 2022 - Hafenklang, Hamburg, Germany (With Diggeth)
- 15 November 2022 - Backstage Club, Munich, Germany (With Diggeth)
- 16 November 2022 - Viper Room, Vienna, Austria (With Diggeth)
- 17 November 2022 - Chemiefabrik, Dresden, Germany (With Dopelord, Diggeth)
- 19 November 2022 - Hammer of Doom Festival, Würzburg, Germany
Lineup[]
The Skull[]
- Ron Holzner - Bass
- Lothar Keller - Guitar
- Matt Goldsborough - Guitar
- Henry Vasquez - Drums
- Karl Agell - Vocals (All Dates)
- Bruce Lamont - Vocals (18 June)
- Scott Reagers - Vocals (27 August, 19 November)
- Bruce Franklin - Guitar (27 August)
- Johan Längquist - Vocals (19 November)
External Links[]
References[]
| V·T·E The Skull | |
|---|---|
| Current Members | Ron Holzner • Lothar Keller • Henry Vasquez • Karl Agell • Scott Little |
| Selected Past Members | Eric Wagner • Jeff Olson • Matt Goldsborough • Chuck Robinson • Sean Saley • Rob Wrong • Brian Dixon |
| Studio Albums | For Those Which Are Asleep • The Endless Road Turns Dark |
| Other Releases | Sometime Yesterday Mourning • The Skull |
| Associated Bands | Trouble • Blackfinger • Lid • Retro Grave • Earthen Grave • Debris Inc. • Pentagram • Cathedral • Saint Vitus • Blood of the Sun • Corrosion of Conformity • Leadfoot • COC-Blind • Legion of Doom |