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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)

News

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2 days ago
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Attention Metalheads of West Virginia 🚨

TESTAMENT is coming to the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV on February 16th 2024! 🤘

Keep your eyes peeled for updates, we've got more news coming soon...!

Get your tickets at www.testamentlegions.com/
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Is that going to be the same for the show on Feb 18th in Connecticut?

Make a trip south to Florida while you're on the east coast! 🤘

Wow! You guys just keep going and going. Love it! Waiting in NY always🤘🤘🤘

That's killer set list, Legacy/New Order bring this tour to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 🙌

Awesome bring it to Australia

I got my tickets 🤘🖤🤘

Come to East Idaho We have a new Mountain America Arena and it NEEDS Testament!!

Bring this to Sacramento!🤘🤘

Bring this to Wisconsin

Bay Area’s finest! 🤘

My birthday! 🤪

Legendary album

Come in quebec city or montreal I beg for it 😭

Hell yeah! I'll be there!! 🤘🤘

And uk 🇬🇧

Where else is this tour happening?

Bring this show to Cleveland!

The Intersection The Majestic The Machine Shop If this turns into a tour bring em in.

Esse álbum é crassico

Man I couldn't imagine the Hollywood casino near me booking testament

Please do something for Palestine guys like George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Leon Russell, Joan Baez, etc. did for Bangladesh in 1971. This is a cry of the time we're living in. We can't just ignore it like everything's fine. Every 10 minutes, a child is getting killed in Gaza. We need to make noise when the children are dying. This is a cataclysm. Do something to let the world know as Facebook is also making it harder to increase the reach of the posts for Palestine. #FreePalestine #CeasefireInGAZANow #HopeForPeace

LOVE YOU GUYS!🤘ANY ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO DATES?

Budd Rosborough Ben Rosborough

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4 days ago
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If you can believe it, Wacken Open Air 2024 is already sold out, but TESTAMENT will be there! 🤘 We look forward to thrashing with you all this summer at one of the best metal festivals in the world. ... See MoreSee Less

If you can believe it, Wacken Open Air  2024 is already sold out, but TESTAMENT will be there! 🤘 We look forward to thrashing with you all this summer at one of the best metal festivals in the world.

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Wacken is certainly where you belong but if you could return to Portugal 🇵🇹 next summer, it would be really awesome!! I would definitely be INTO THE PIT!!!!!!! 🤘🏼

If only you would come back to Australia for a headlining tour It's been almost 9yrs

I would love to see you guys in upstate N.Y 🤘🤘🤘

Wow, at least there is ONE interesting band at this festival. I will watch on TV 🙂

Pretty cool!! I definitely want to go someday.

Esto si me encanta Larga Vida Testament saludos desde El Salvador🇸🇻 e tenido la dicha de verlos las 2 veces que vinieron al pais en el 2017 y este año 2023 toques brutales 🤟🤟🤟🤘

Can't wait to see you over there

Can't wait 2 C U in Wacköööööönnnn again..being a fan since 1st Record and Cn U since early 80's

Awesome

Estaba esperando la confirmación ...exelente!!!! nos vemos allá 🤘🏽🤘🏽

Bin vor Ort und schaue sie mir an Chuck Billy🎸🤟🍺

Of course by New Album from Testament 🦅🌹🌊💙💚🧡♥️👍

Hell yeah. Awesome news. See you in Germany!

Please do something for Palestine guys like George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Leon Russell, Joan Baez, etc. did for Bangladesh in 1971. This is a cry of the time we're living in. We can't just ignore it like everything's fine. Every 10 minutes, a child is getting killed in Gaza. We need to make noise when the children are dying. This is a cataclysm. Do something to let the world know as Facebook is also making it harder to increase the reach of the posts for Palestine. #FreePalestine #CeasefireInGAZANow #HopeForPeace

OMG man. This is the best news of the year. This will be KILLER! See you there! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Yes Baby

Iván Gonzalez Jose Manuel Martinez

🤘🏻🤘🏻

🤘🤘

🤘🔥🤘

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Yes!!! 🤘❤️👍

Anyone needs tickets?? I've got extra, my friends backed out, message me if you need tickets.

Yeeeeeeaaaaahaaaaaa

Desperately looking to sell off my 4 tickets is anyone interested in buying any ?? Can’t attend anymore 😞

Ended up with 3 extra tickets and now the people I got them for look like they'll be dropping out due to work schedule. Have 3(possibly 4) tickets for sale! Kindly message me and like my comment if interested thanks 😊❣️

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4 days ago
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We turned Nashville into Thrashville at @sterlingsound with @shturtz this weekend. Get ready Legions!


#testament #sterlingsound #nuclearblast #thrash #metal #studio Tommy Jones Chuck Billy
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We turned Nashville into Thrashville at @sterlingsound with @shturtz this weekend. Get ready Legions!

 
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Is a Michigan concert coming soon???

This is where you guys are recording the next album? Looking forward to it.

Can't wait for the new album😍🤘🏻🔥!! hope you'll be back in Monreal soon🤞🏻

Good News!! Indeed! ;)~

Sterling Sound is a mastering studio so I guess it's a remastered reissue of something

First time I saw you was in Nashville, 1997. 328 Performance Hall.

Oh! Hell yeah! Can't wait! Keep Rockin!

That's we always called it in high school back in the 80's.

Oh man! I can’t effing wait!

ALREADY WAITING TO PURCHASE SOME VIP TICKETS🤘💥

STOKED!

Y’all are in town recording?!? I don’t suppose there’s any secret shows happening while you’re here….😁

Get back to 🇬🇧 soon please!

Heck yea!

New Album???

Still miming Chuck Billy? All prerecorded & fabrication from what I hear

AGUANTE TESTAMENT"

Come back to Cleveland please.

Testament are crap, just fake music lip syncing

Please do something for Palestine guys like George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Leon Russell, Joan Baez, etc. did for Bangladesh in 1971. This is a cry of the time we're living in. We can't just ignore it like everything's fine. Every 10 minutes, a child is getting killed in Gaza. We need to make noise when the children are dying. This is a cataclysm. Do something to let the world know as Facebook is also making it harder to increase the reach of the posts for Palestine. #FreePalestine #CeasefireInGAZANow #HopeForPeace

Jeremy Simmons

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Attention Metalheads of West Virginia 🚨

TESTAMENT is coming to the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV on February 16th 2024! 🤘

Keep your eyes peeled for updates, we've got more news coming soon...!

Get your tickets at https://www.testamentlegions.com/

If you can believe it, @Wacken Open Air 2024 is already sold out, but TESTAMENT will be there! 🤘 We look forward to thrashing with you all this summer at one of the best metal festivals in the world.

Shoutout to the 13.7M headbangers streaming #TestamentBand for 3.6M hours!!! 🤘

👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/28hJdGN1Awf7u3ifk2lVkg?nd=1

#ThrashMetal #Thrash #Metal #SpotifyWrapped

TESTAMENT is thrilled to announce we'll be playing BRUTAL ASSAULT Festival 2024 next August! There's plenty of time to plan, and tickets are on sale now! Don't miss out https://brutalassault.cz/en/tickets

Good one, Ms. Music Bee! We appreciate the pic 🤘

Listen to SOULS OF BLACK + more on our discography playlist over on @Spotify: https://nblast.de/TestamentDiscogSpotify

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Tour dates

UPCOMING TOUR DATES 2023

Merchandise

Chuck Billy's World
European Store

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