“The Legacy” + “The New Order” REMASTERED
Out on July 12th, 2024
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Testament @ Nuclear Blast Records
Biography
Chuck Billy | vocals
Eric Peterson | guitar
Alex Skolnick | guitars
Steve DiGiorgio | bass
Chris Dovas | drums
TESTAMENT is an undisputed titan of thrash metal. One of the definitive acts of the historic and high-octane genre since they first emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983, the modern icons established themselves with a series of classic records (released each year from 1987 through 1990). They never wavered creatively, unleashing one acclaimed album after another across four decades.
The band’s nearly 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone is a clear demonstration of the enduring strength of the Testament legions. Testament’s biggest anthems run the gamut of their storied career, from early classics like “Over the Wall” and “Into the Pit,” late ‘90s bangers like “Down for Life,” through modern scorchers like “For the Glory of…” and “Brotherhood of the Snake.”
An internationally recognized heavy metal institution, Testament regularly appears as a headlining mainstage act at major festivals. Over the years, they’ve toured alongside Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Korn, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Lamb Of God, among other contemporaries.
Charismatic frontman Chuck Billy’s distinctive voice infuses their signature sound with rich and diverse textures. Primary songwriter and cofounding guitarist Eric Peterson summons endlessly timeless riffs on command. Alex Skolnick, named one of the greatest of all time by Guitar World, was just 18 years old when Testament recorded their debut, The Legacy (1987). Longtime bassist Steve Di Giorgio (Sadus, Death, Obituary) brings rhythmic heft and fluid dexterity to the proceedings.
Drummer Chris Dovas, the band’s newest (and youngest) addition, adds his own passionate bombast while honoring the astounding legacy of former Testament drummers. (An alumnus including past and present members of Slayer, White Zombie, Dethklok, and Machine Head, among others.)
Both The Legacy (1987) and The New Order (1988) were inducted into Decibel Magazine’s prestigious Hall Of Fame, alongside albums from Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Motörhead. Revolver included The New Order on their list of 14 Thrash Albums You Need to Own. Guitar World recognized Practice What You Preach (1989) as one of the Top 10 Shred Albums of the Eighties. Souls of Black (1990) entered the Billboard 200 at No. 73; The Ritual (1992) debuted at No. 55. Guitar World called Low (1994) one of the Iconic Albums That Defined 1994. Demonic (1997) and The Gathering (1999) saw Testament mining new depths of extremity without sacrificing their bluesy swagger.
The Formation of Damnation (2008) won Best Album at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards, beating out records from Avenged Sevenfold, Children Of Bodom, Atreyu, and Down. Released nearly 30 years after the band’s formation, Dark Roots of Earth (2012) became their highest-charting album yet, moving more than 20,000 copies during its first week in the US and debuting at No. 12.
Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) enjoyed another Top 20 debut and hit No. 1 on the Independent chart. Titans of Creation (2020) joined year-end lists in Consequence, Loudwire, and Metal Hammer.
As the band gears up for a fall 2024 co-headlining tour with Kreator dubbed Klash Of The Titans, Testament continues work on their next studio album, which promises to become another modern classic. During the tour, the band will perform an “old-school set” celebrating the forthcoming remastered reissues of their landmark first two albums, The Legacy and The New Order.
The worldwide Testament Legions only continues to grow with renewed fervor and passion as one of the definitive acts of modern heavy metal marches forward, never wavering and always crushing.
[new bio by Ryan J. Downey, written 5/24/2024]
Discography
News
THE GATHERING and FIRST STRIKE STILL DEADLY shirts are now shipping! 🤘
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Still Deadly is a great album. I wish all bands had a greatest hits like that, when they re-record their greatest tunes.
Is it front print only?
Is there any chance for a Low shirt reprint?
How much the gathering
27.95 for the t-shirt?
Miss the original covers of The Gathering and First Strike Still Deadly. Nuclear Blast butchered that most recent Gathering remaster. The original was fine, even better that the Prosthetic remaster.
Like to have both
But maybe not Alaska
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Three days in darkness
Chuck when are you going to send me the t-shirt!!!!
putain ils sont vraiment super
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SHOW ADDED! We're playing House of Blues New Orleans on May 21st!
Tickets on sale this Friday the 14th 🔗 www.testamentlegions.com
Hi can you add Tampa last time you guys pulled out of the tour...!
Need an Albuquerque date!! (But not between Austin and San Diego. I’ll be at Maryland Deathfest) 😆🤘🏽
Testament: why wasn't St. Pete Florida added to this since the show was cancelled here due to the hurricane and you never made it!
Louisville, Kentucky needs to be on the list
What about Tampa Bay? Our show was cancelled because of hurricane Milton. Hook us up in between Daytona and Alabama...
Another band completely skipping the Bay Area (yes, it is a miserable place, but still...).... Though ironic, considering where they were formed...
On the Same night in New Orleans as Marilyn Manson, and GWAR in Baton Rouge. Damn
No show in Montréal
How about a Bay Area home show after that May 25th date?? 🙂
Might catch flint. Show. Having neck surgery. We shall see 🤘
See you in Milwaukee!
Now just add Fort Wayne on may 8th at the Clyde theater!
See you guys in Baltimore! 🤘
Add a Salt Lake City date
Guys are playing in Austin, TX. Wish I could see you guys there. Great place to be.
Yesss I’ll be there 🤘
Cool a lot closer than Pensacola Look forward to the New Orleans show..
No New Mexico date😲
Don’t forget Utah!
Ventura Theater?🙏
Can’t wait to see u guys in Indy 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥
when SouthAmerica? we are waiting for your show in Argentina
What no chicago
I would love to see that Huntsville show, MS dictates your finances. It's also on loved ones B day
I'll be the only person here SHIT YES NEW ORLEANS LETS GOOOOO
It's HEAVY METAL MONDAY, baby!
What albums are you spinning to make it through the work week?
📸: Stephanie Cabral
The Gathering!!! Lombardo in Testament and DiGiorgio on bass for the first time, I think!!!Fuckin genius!!!🤘🤘🤘
I'm listening to Return To Serenity. The Ritual is a great album
Was just spinning Practice What You Preach !!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I’m blowing the dust off Painkiller by Judas Priest. I kinda liked when Tim Owens was singer more. Damn, that track Burn in Hell goes so hard. I can’t find the Juggulator album anywhere though.
Gothic Slam killer instinct , Grinder dawn for the living , Overkill the years of decay , ........
Testament, the new order today.
Brotherhood of the snake some Megadeth and the mighty slayer black tooth grin and modern day outlaw
Where’s the New album 😁🤘
I’ve been listening to Dark Roots of Earth a lot these days! 🤘🏽
Yesterday rode 40 km’s for the concert of A.S.T. My phone on the steer, listening to the 1st 3 Testament albums
Last night it was : I Hear Black by Overkill Today: Souls of Black
I love the new order album. It's just great memories of that time 🤘
Yesterday: Metallica - The Black Album Today - ZZ Top - Afterburner Tomorrow: Judas Priest - Turbo/AC/DC - Stiff Upper Lip The rest of the week: Disturbed - Indestructible/Rush - 2112 Pantera - Vulgar Display Of Power/Aerosmith - Get Your Wings Scorpions - Lovedrive/Robin Trower - Bridge Of Sighs Journey - Departure
Listening to one of the live Meshuggah albums. The Obsidian Trek.
I just picked up the brand new OVERDRIVERS "Glory or Nothing" album. One of the best new releases this year (so far)...🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️
Heathen.. Evolution of Chaos 🤘
Its Monday damn I smoke a lot of weed
The Crown - Crown Of Thorns Necrot - Lifeless Birth Serement - Abhorrent Invocations Detestial - Amongst The Winds Of Twilight EP That was the Monday playlist until now. Will move on to Phantom's Transylvanian Nightmare EP and Handed To Execution 😃
The Gathering🤘🤘
A Dutch band called Nephylim !🤘🏻 There new album: Circuition! On repeat, all day long…
Today it was Destruction's new album Birth Of Malice and i really love to begin a week with Titans Of Creation
Some Records like Gutter Ballet, Rust in peace, Savage Amusement, The new fuckin' Order, Bark at the moon... you might know them all too, right? 😉
Souls of Black
Bury Tomorrow - Black Flame, and as much Testament as I can find. Slipping in tracks by Slayer and getting ready for their London gig in July.
SADIST new album. And new DESTRUCTION's one too.
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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@fmmusicmanagement.com
J.B jeff@fmmusicmanagement.com
Promotion & Press inquires:
Arne Jamelle arne@nuclearblast.de 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