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Testament Remastered

“The Legacy” + “The New Order” REMASTERED

Out on July 12th, 2024

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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

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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1 day ago
Testament

Our young buck Chris Dovas killin' it on stage!

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Our young buck Chris Dovas killin it on stage! 

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The beast is on a drum roll for sure !!!!

Great drummer

Amazing drummer!!! ❤️🔥🔥🔥

So fun watching Chris Dovas make is look easy behind his kit. The best decision Testament has made in recent memory. This may be an unpopular take, but I like Chris in Testament than the legendary Dave Lombardo or Gene Hoglan.

Everyone's gonna be calling him the best drummer on the planet, real soon. I am honored to have had the privilege of pressing the Record button for his tracks on the last Seven Spires album, and I know he will never fail to deliver those same goods for you guys!

Dude he's good but he's not Gene or Dave

Well what do you think his name is Chris! lol,

He's No Danny Carey

The master (Gene ) passed the torch to the apprentice 😊🥁

He a machine

Cheers and Thanks dude!!!!

Χρήστος Ντόβας 😜🤘🤘

🤘🤘

🔥

🤘🔥🥁

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🥁

👊👊

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He's great and must give you guys that youthful energy

🤘🚀

Beat it up 🥁🥁🥁🥁

🎶🤘🏻🎼

Louie better

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2 days ago
Testament

THRASHING into the week... we're ready to get back on stage! 🤘

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THRASHING into the week... were ready to get back on stage! 🤘

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Chuck and Alex made a nice trashband into one of worlds best trashbands, of course the other musicians helped too, but Without Alex and Chuck TestAmenT wouldn't be as big as they are today. Thank you guys, you made my life worth more living. Maybe just because of you I felt the inspiration to write my own book, transforming the negative of the corona-lockdown into something positive.

Jam on brother 👍✌️

Nice ...Mr.Chuck Billy ..U really great famele Great Trash METAL...Yeaaaah🤘💪🔥🔥🔥

Bring on the new album and your Adelaide Australia Gig. 💪👊🤘

Don't hurt em' too bad,Chuck,they need to make it to the next show.

Tuba City, AZ - Navajo Nation, would be a great place to have a show. 🤘

Got back from Jannus Live St Pete last night after watching Kerry King. Threw on Brotherhood of the Snake and it hit me. That hurricane last year caused a lot of damage and to add insult to injury, the Testament show at Jannus Live was cancelled. Well hopefully they'll come back or at least within reasonable driving distance.

How’s the new album coming

Come out to the Navajo Nation! 🤘👊🎤

Looking good my brother keep on rocking

Come to Germany

Florida please 🤘

King Chuck!

We are waiting

Hell yea , the warrior chief is on the war path , hear his screams !!!

4 months, 7 days and counting ❤️‍🔥🤘

And we're ready to see you back on stage! Bring it to #Thrashville Tn.!

I almost pulled the trigger on your upcoming show with Metallica, Overkill and a few others but money just too tight, in May right after my 🎂 I would have been too tempted at going all out on the best package lol but I'm trying to remodel and sell my house!

INTO THE PIT 🤘

Knockemdedkids!! Haha! Koolness to the stage please

The Man The Myth The Legend🤘🤘🤘🤘

Je l adore 🔥🤘🤘🔥🖤

Live the heavy loud

Into The Pit \¡¡/

Saw you in Atlanta recently. I want to again! Do it, and leave comments online about politics out of it.

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4 days ago
Testament

REPOST from Eric Peterson ☕️

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Order it whole bean or ground to your choice! Been drinking this in the morning before tracking guitars, w00t! w00t! Let’s go!"

Get yours at www.conceptcafes.com/s/search?q=testament
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REPOST from Eric Peterson ☕️

Start your day off right metal heads! 🤘🏼☕️🤘🏼 With our Dark Roast Brazen coffee from Concept Cafes!  

Order it whole bean or ground to your choice! Been drinking this in the morning before tracking guitars, w00t! w00t! Let’s go! 

Get yours at https://www.conceptcafes.com/s/search?q=testamentImage attachment

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Wouldn't want to know what the quality of this product is since you don't check it at all...

You’re amazing! I love your work.🖤

Dark Roast Of Earth

Love me some coffee!!

I'm sure it's delicious. 🙂🤘🏾

Come on guys!! Don't turn into KISS. Just put out some new music. We don't need Teatament coffee, slippers, lunchtime, perfumes.

I need that mug!

Will there be a merch booth for the show on may 2nd in Tulsa ok. ?

Start the day off with a laxitive. That's what coffee is.

OMG !!!!! SHARING to save for my husband ---- WANT for Valentines day ----- the tin -- the coffee --- and the combo please !!!!!💖🥰💖🥰

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You're a true TESTAMENT fan if you can recognize this foot 😂 Happy Valentine's Day, Metal Heads! ❤️

📸 Stephanie Cabral

From @_ericpeterson_:
"Start your day off right metal heads! 🤘🏼☕️🤘🏼 With our Dark Roast Brazen coffee from @ConceptCafes!

Order it whole bean or ground to your choice! Been drinking this in the morning before tracking guitars! Let’s go!"

Get yours at https://www.conceptcafes.com/s/search?q=testament

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Tour dates

Klash of the Titans Tour 2024
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UPCOMING TOUR DATES 2024-2025

Merchandise

Testament 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@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