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Biography

Chuck Billy | vocals
Eric Peterson | guitar
Alex Skolnick | guitars
Steve DiGiorgio | bass
Chris Dovas | drums

The time has arrived for TESTAMENT to unleash new thunder to the masses and reveal their thirteenth studio album: Titans OF Creation. Just as the elements of this planet thrive within all living creatures, each musician in TESTAMENT represents a necessary component of this latest musical endeavor. Still filled with a massive and unstoppable energy since their last release, TESTAMENT has taken their style to the next level and present an album that is loyal to the roots of traditional thrash metal while still bringing alluring, brilliant, and progressive ingredients to the table. Bass is showcased, new vocals are introduced, and as expected, the guitarwork of Peterson and Skolnick is greatly complex and mesmerizing.   

Eliran Kantor stepped up once again to create a new piece of artwork for the cover of this release. His classic, almost Renaissance style of painting melds beautifully with the ancient, psychological, and enlightened subject matter of the songs. Three monstrous titans stand in the place where the planets are formed. One pours molding liquid which the others hammer into human DNA, twisting and turning into the ring of a newborn planet. Each titan has the flame of a dying star burning in their chest; the origin of the atoms making up the bodies that are bubbling and boiling on the curves of the spiraling helix.  

Titans OF Creation has many moods and material contained within; all of which somehow tie into a common philosophy of creation and its necessary counterpart: destruction. “Children Of The Next Level” smashes through the gates as the opening track with a flood of sound that prepares the listener for an abundance of violent thrash. Meanwhile, the lyrics rage about the outrageous philosophies of the Heaven’s Gate cult (founded in 1974).  

Songs like “Dream Deceiver” carry more old school sound that will tickle the senses of any common TESTAMENT fan. The lyrics describe being trapped in a dream by an otherworldly female force who is slowly working to degrade the mind. Dreams are part of existence, but when we are asleep we are entirely vulnerable; one of the many mysteries of being human. “Someone’s haunting you and won’t leave you alone; the only time they pick at you is at night when they can control the way you sleep,” describes vocalist Chuck Billy. 

Night of the Witch” features frightening and captivating vocals from Eric Peterson. Carrying a vibe far more akin to Black Metal, Peterson swoops in with a power that melds perfectly with Billy’s ground shaking, guttural growls. Taking some influence from Robert Egger’s 2015 horror masterpiece “The VVitch: A New England Folktale,” the song carries with it a magical quality that directly reflects the mood of the film. At the very end of the track, a theremin howls through the air much like witches rising towards the moon; setting the final tone. “The album has a lot about it that’s fresh to the ear,” explains Peterson.

Written by guitarist Alex Skolnick, “Symptoms” is filled with detailed with intricate guitar work that well represents the complicated and spellbinding journey that comes along with handling depression, mood swings, and a countless list of mental health frustrations. The lyrics in this song discuss a sad truth: that mental illness is more common than we all think, and than many of us are willing to acknowledge. On a lighter note, a vibrant track entitled “The Healers” swings back and forth between waves of death and thrash, heavy and melodic, light and dark. The words are spiritual, and extremely personal. They describe Billy’s own experience dealing with all natural medicine men; the elders of the earth, and how they managed to help him pinpoint and heal his past illness. “City Of Angels” comes bearing an entirely new sound for TESTAMENT. The creeping sludgieness and slow, stalking tempo, walk hand in hand with the almost unbelievably gruesome tale of the Nightstalker Richard Ramierz, all combining to form another stand-out track on the record. 

In 2020 the days of writing an album all together in one room are far gone, but to be able to take advantage of technology allows for TESTAMENT to go about a very similar writing process to what they always have. Basic songs are molded, structures are added by everyone in the group, instrumentals are highlighted, and finally the lyrics and vocals are created to finalize the sonic story. Facetime and human on human contact still remain crucial elements to TESTAMENT’s song writing process and at some point throughout, every member physically interacts and writes with one another. In between writing this album, the band toured relentlessly which allowed for less stress, more time in between, and greater inspiration for this album cycle. There was also plenty of anxiety-free and level-headed time for pre-production and the initial recording process with Juan Urteaga of Trident Studios. Andy Sneap was then able to tweak, mix, and master this album to his usual perfection. 

TESTAMENT’s process of creation has evolved and progressed yet they’ve remained steadfast over the course of literal decades. While always managing to present the genuine aspects of thrash metal that solidify their existence, they spread into unique horizons through developing crisp and fascinating sounds.

2023
Introducing… Drummer Chris Dovas:

 
“I’m very honored and excited to be a part of the Testament journey! I will give it my all, and play every show as if it were my last.”
 
Side solo Project: DOVAS
Previous full time bands: Seven Spires, Unflesh

Discography

Titans of Creation (2020)
Titans of Creation (2020)
Brotherhood of the Snake (2016)
Brotherhood of the Snake (2016)
Dark Roots of Earth  (2012)
Dark Roots of Earth (2012)
Live At Eindhoven 2009 (Re-release 2017)
Live At Eindhoven 2009 (Re-release 2017)
The Formation of Damnation (2008)
The Formation of Damnation (2008)
First Strike Still Deadly (2001)
First Strike Still Deadly (2001)
The Gathering (1999)
The Gathering (1999)
Demonic (1997)
Demonic (1997)
Low (1994)
Low (1994)
The Ritual (1992)
The Ritual (1992)
Souls of Black (1990)
Souls of Black (1990)
Practice What You Preach (1989)
Practice What You Preach (1989)
The New Order (1988)
The New Order (1988)
The Legacy (1987)
The Legacy (1987)

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Testament Got this tattoo in 1991. Met Greg at a club in Santa Barbara, the show that got canceled because a drunk driver knock the power out. We were both excited about the matching tattoos 😎

full band signed banner

My arm! Testament

Shirt I bought in 1987 or 86..still have it

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Legacy gig flyer

Thrash and roll!

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Hell ya.

Edin 87 Anthrax among the living tour...

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The Bass Master 🤘 Steve Di Giorgio

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Awesome artist and awesome human 🤘❤️

You guys were awesome wayyy back in the day, and just kept getting stronger. Can't wait to hear more new stuff and see you crush it out on the road. Much respect from upstate, NY.

His playing on "Individual Thought Patterns" is still probably my all time favourite bass performance on any album. He helped Chuck's genius vision shine as brightly as it possibly could...always a magical experience listening to that record.

One of the best bassists in metal! 🤘

Saw him yesterday playing with DTA lml

What happened to my bro Greg

Always wondered how he liked working with Chuck when he was in death. Still my top bass player.

the Cliff Burton of this era

Seen him with Sadus back in the day and with Testament currently... Still shredding 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Cheers! and happy birthday Steve!

Great pics!!!

Seen him play three-string fretless live. Pretty wild 🤘

Been my favorite since discovery

He’s ok! 👌🏻

greg is the unique and the classic

The real BassMaster

Sin trastes

PORC0 D10 Steve Di Giorgio!

Love YOU TESTAMENT ❤️🤘🔥💯

Steve is definitely a Master.

Mecago!!!! El jipi death metal!!!!! Maestro!!!!! Sensey!!!!! 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

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Memory filled with audio- but "Return to Serenity" seems apt in life. Thank You 😎🤘✌.

The dark souls of time!

Practice what you preach.

"You got a lot to learn, the bridge you burned It's gonna take its toll..."

There's no reason for suicide... 🤘🤘🤘

Practice what you preach

I’m so alone, my head’s my home…I return to serenity….

too many, but as i love sins of omission it would be 'Use your mind, and hope to find Find the meaning of existence' that always had a deep feeling for me. Serenity too has some great lines...

Easily my favorite Testament album!

The logo.... would be better 🤘🍻 testament!!!!

From this album... Bold is the one who dares to say what he feels

"Flashes of the day, I knew I was here to stay... but no-one knows my name." Bit long, but I like that part towards the end of "The Legacy".

Pay the burnt bridge toll.

I first became aware of testament starting with this album. So I started researching other albums later.

The day I die, no tears be cried

“Life was like a fantasy, taken by reality”

The only truth is your own, most sacred lesson I ever learned

Wes Rucker I remember you showing me this gem, still listen to this day

Masterpiece. Come on down to the house of pain. You hear them calling. Shouting out their names in vain. envy life!

No... Life's Not Done With You, You've Only Just Begun To Live Your Life For You 🤘

Envy Life - Make sure your reach doesn't exceed your grasp!

Pay The Burnt Bridge Toll !

Too many lyrics to pick from. I'd probably go with getting the logo

I've been down that road too many times - The Ballad

the album that introduced me to and got me into TestAmenT; and it would definitely be ‘practice what you preach’

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Tour dates

Testament at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024

UPCOMING TOUR DATES 2023

Merchandise

Chuck Billy's World
European Store
Testament Legacy Merch by King's Road

Contact Information

Bookings:

Dominik Meyer / Cobra Agency GmbH (Europe)
Scott Sokol / Pinnacle Entertainment (USA)

Business Management:

Zeisler, Zeisler, Rawson & Johnson LLP

Band Management:

FM Music Management
Frank Mastalerz frank@fmchicago.com
J.B jeff@fmmusicmanagement.com
 

Promotion & Press inquires:

Yasemin Kaymaz yasemin@headofpr.com for Europe
Kristin Torres at Nuclear Blast USA Kristin@nuclearblastusa.com

Social Media:

Jackie Dusza duszajackie@gmail.com

Web:

 info@darkgrove.net (only website related matters)

Other inquires:

Ms. A webmaster@testamentlegions.com