Formed: 1983
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Testament News
Below is our complete Testament news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Dublin Death Patrol Announces Livermore Show
Dublind Death Patrol, the thrash metal supergroup featuring Testament singer Chuck Billy and former Exodus vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, has announced a show in Livermore, California for January 2nd at the Pine Street Bar and Grill.
Testament Posts Live Videos From Japan
Testament has posted a couple of live videos from their performance in Japan on the "Thrash Domination 2008" tour. You can watch them below. More...
Light This City Posts Another New Song Online
Bay Area death thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY have posted another new song from their swansong album, "Stormchaser," on the band’s MySpace page. "Beginning With Release" joins the previously-posted track "Sand And Snow" as two online previews from the 12-song album which will see a November 11 release through longtime home Prosthetic Records.
"Stormchaser" features artwork from Kristian Wåhlin (At The Gates, Emperor, Dissection) and guest vocal performances from Testament’s Chuck Billy and The Funeral Pyre’s John Strachan. Longtime collaborator Zach Ohren (All Shall Perish, Odious Mortem) again handled production duties for "Stormchaser," which comes out on November 11 and is available with a limited edition t-shirt online here. Three in-studio updates from LIGHT THIS CITY’s time recording "Stormchaser" are available below, as well as the music video for "The Unwelcome Savior" from "Facing The Thousand." More...
Testament Recruits Guitarist Glen Drover For Tour
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have recruited guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND) to fill in for Alex Skolnick on their upcoming Mexican tour dates with JUDAS PRIEST.
Due to Alex's prior commitment to the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, the band sought out Glen Drover to fill in and rehearsed together all week.
Glen says, "I am really looking forward to playing these four upcoming shows in Mexico with my buddies in TESTAMENT, along with JUDAS PRIEST. We are totally going to crush!"
Alex Skolnick commented on his (temporary) replacement: "I regret that I'll be unable to perform at TESTAMENT's upcoming shows in Mexico this month. As many know, I've been touring with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA since 2000, and it's been a blessing to be a part of both projects since reuniting with TESTAMENT in '05. I respect the TESTAMENT guys' decision to accept some gigs during this period, and I'm super happy to have Glen Drover filling in for me. I recommended him personally, respect his playing and know he'll do a great job. I apologize to any TESTAMENT fans for not being able to make it this time around but we have a lot of shows lined up in 2009 so far, all of which I'm on. Thanks for understanding, and I look forward to seeing everyone all over the world with TESTAMENT in 2009!"
Guitarist Eric Peterson commented: "I've known Glen since he played with KING DIAMOND, and if anyone can jump in, Glen can. Plus, Alex is happy with our choice."
TESTAMENT will be traveling to Mexico this week to play a string of dates with JUDAS PRIEST. See below for tour dates. The band is coming off a successful headlining run with SOILENT GREEN, to support their first studio album in nine years, "The Formation of Damnation."
Here are TESTAMENT's tour dates in Mexico with JUDAS PRIEST:
Oct. 27 - Monterrey, Mexico - Arena Monterrey
Oct. 29 - Guadalajara, Mexico - VFG Arena
Oct. 30 - Puebla, Mexico - Auditorio Siglo XXI
Oct. 31 - Mexico City, Mexico - Sports Palace
New Roadrunner United DVD Clips Posted Online
Previews of the forthcoming Roadrunner United have been posted online and are available to view below. The DVD features an all-star lineup of Roadrunner Records alumni and members of the current roster performing some of the biggest songs ever to be released by Roadrunner Records. The DVD also features a 75 minute documentary which includes behind the scenes footage and interviews.
The tracklisting for the concert is as follows:
1. Punishment (originally by Biohazard)
Evan Seinfeld- Vocals
Billy Graziadei- Vocals
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Adam Duce- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums
2. Set It Off (originally by Madball)
Jamey Jasta- Vocals
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Paul Gray- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums
3. River Runs Red (originally by Life Of Agony)
Keith Caputo- Vocals
Andreas Kisser- Guitar
Dino Cazares- Guitar
Scott Ian- Guitar
Paul Gray- Bass
Joey Jordison- Drums More...
Testament Cancels New Zealand Show
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Testament gig set for November 9th in New Zealand has been cancelled.
Here are the latest Testament tour dates (more to be added; all dates subject to change):
Testament in Mexico:
10/27/08 – Arena Monterrey - Monterrey, Mexico
10/29/08 – VFG Arena - Guadalajara, Mexico
10/30/08 – Auditorium Siglo XXI - Puebla, Mexico
10/31/08 – Sportspalace - Mexico City, Mexico
"Priest Feast Tour 2009" featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament
02/13/09 Sheffield Arena - UK
02/14/09 Birmingham LG Arena - UK
02/16/09 Glasgow SECC Hall 4 - UK
02/17/09 Manchester Arena - UK
02/18/09 Nottingham Arena - UK
02/20/09 Cardiff Arena - UK
02/21/09 Wembley Arena - UK
03/10/09 Palasharp - Milan, Italy
Megadeth Drummer Speaks On Upcoming Priest Tour
Megadeth drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message online:
"Let me be the first here to say I am very excited about these shows with Priest and Testament for the obvious reason that it is a great lineup, but as well this same lineup was one of my all-time favorite concerts I have seen from back in 1990 (Painkiller tour) where Glen (brother) and myself witnessed this show in Toronto and to this day, I still remember a good chunk of it (I was sober at that show). So for me, to be a part of this same line-up all these years later is a very cool thing for me!!! I hope those of you who attend these shows will enjoy it as well."
Judas Priest Announces Irish Shows
Heavy Metal gods Judas Priest has added a show in Northern Ireland and a show in the Republic Of Ireland to their tour schedule which will also include Megadeth and Testament.
The tour dates are as follows:
February
10 - Dublin, Ireland - O2
11 - Belfast, Ireland - Odyssey Arena
13 - Sheffield, UK - Sheffield Arena
14 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
16 - Glasgow, Scotland - SECC Hall 4
17 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Arena
18 - Nottingham, UK - Nottingham Arena
20 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff Arena
21 - London, UK - Wembley Arena
Judas Priest Announces U.K. Tour Dates
Judas Priest has announced the tour dates for their U.K. run. Support on the tour will come from thrash legends Megadeth and Testament.
The tour dates are as follows:
February 2009
13 Sheffield Arena
14 Birmingham NEC
16 Glasgow SECC
17 Manchester MEN Arena
20 Cardiff International Arena
21 London Wembley Arena
Steve Smyth To Join The Institute Visiting Faculty
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance has announced that metal guitarist Steve Smyth is joining the visiting faculty. Steve will be bringing with him his incredible skills, his valuable time and his wealth of knowledge and expertise – all now exclusively available to Institute students.
Steve has played on the biggest festival stages in the world with some of the biggest festival names in metal, from Nevermore to Testament, Dragonlord and Vicious Rumors.
About The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance:
The Institute is widely recognised as Europe's finest school of modern music. Established almost a quarter of a century ago, the Institute has been developing and delivering cutting-edge courses to students of contemporary music for longer than any other UK-based school. Originally known as the Guitar Institute and Basstech, the school has built its reputation on providing world class teaching using the very best teachers and state-of-the-art facilities. It now offers a range of professional courses including a 3-year Degree (BMus), a fully-funded one year Diploma, a specialist one year Higher Diploma, plus a wide portfolio of part-time courses designed to meet a variety of training needs for guitarists, bass players, drummers and vocalists. Past or present Institute students can be found everywhere, touring with the likes of Katie Melua and Moby, playing with bands like Radiohead and Babyshambles and artists like K. T. Tunstall and Beverley Knight, and also working as teachers all over the world.
Testament Announces Headlining US Tour Dates
TESTAMENT has announced a string of headlining dates this October with Louisiana metallers Soilent Green. The tour includes TESTAMENT’s appearance at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 9 in New York City, where they will be direct support to headliners Children of Bodom; also special guests, The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried and Me.
Guitarist Eric Peterson checked in to discuss the Metal Masters tour and the band’s upcoming US headlining dates: "We just finished the Metal Masters tour, and it was a great tour to be on. Unfortunately, it went by too quick. We got to know everyone towards the end, and it started to feel like family. It’s too bad it had to end so soon, especially after getting to know everyone. Hopefully, the Metal Masters will continue next year in Europe."
"In the meantime, we’re heading to Japan and Australia. The last time we played there in ’06, we promised our fans we’d have a new record out the next time we came around. We kept our promise and we’re excited to get back there and play it for them."
"Once we get back, we’ll be headlining some east coast shows, including a one-off with Children of Bodom at the infamous Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. We’ll have full production, so we’re excited to put on our whole show. This tour is going to focus on secondary markets, so we don’t spoil anything for next year. We plan on having a big year and putting a big package together, wink wink."
Upcoming Testament tour dates are as follows: More...
Anger As Art Readies to Record
LA-based trash band vocalist, Steven Gaines of Anger As Art, gave the following pre-production update on Anger As Arts upcoming release:
"Looking at the calendar - exactly one year ago today we were finishing up a run through the mountain time zone with headlining date in Salt Lake City. Little did we know that it would be Mars last show, but shortly afterwards Dave Chedrick came into the fold and started to push us a little angrier. Enter Angelo Espino, and a lot heavier. Supporting Testament, Laaz Rockit, and Agent Steel (yes again - but we love them - they are family) 2 more west coast runs, one run to the midwest, and even over to Europe, a last show in Los Angeles - and now it is over. Here we sit exactly one year later wondering where the hell the time went - and honestly, we aren't even the busiest band out there."
"As I type this - I reflect on the 4 year history of Anger As Art - specifically all of the people who tried to keep this band from happening. And it is not like there was a vendetta, rather people offering opinions and judgements like how this was never going to do anything! Standing in Record Stores in Europe seeing Anger AS Art CD's in the racks... what a feeling. More is to come! Now, can I download an MP3 of your demo for free?"
"It isn't all roses - there have been many trials this past year. All of us have been able to channel all of the rage, hate, anger and disappointment into our writing - and as we go through our demos for the next and 3rd Anger As Art album, I can assure you that the next offering from us will be exactly what you would expect - only heavier, faster, and with more vitriol.... I am hesitant to say more than that - other than we never forget who we do this for. Thnaks for supporting, and we sill be tracking the next album very soon."
"BY THE WAY - if we do a Festivus show this year, the announcement will be coming in October. "
Black Sabbath Bassist Slams Sarah Palin
The latest addition to the list of legendary rockers enraged with Republican politicians is none other than Geezer Butler, the legendary bassist of Black Sabbath/Heaven And Hell. In a recent tour update he says:
"Hello readers,
"Thank you all who came to see the Metal Masters tour. It was a pleasure touring with such great bands and friends - Judas Priest, Motorhead, and Testament, and their respective crews. It was great meeting everyone who came to the meet and greets after the shows.
"Now back to reality. As you may know from my web-site and lyrics, I am pro all life, not just unborn fetuses. I don't understand people who say they are pro-life, but then support unnecessary wars and the disgusting slaughter of animals for sport. I respect people's freedom of religion, but i absolutely abhor hypocrites. Which brings me to this horrific video of cowardly bastards in airplanes, shooting wolves for so called "sport", and the hypocritical politician [she's supposed to be pro-life, remember], who allows this cowardly act to take place in her state. I know lots of people who hunt, and I enjoy shooting at my local gun range, but I don't know, nor would i want to know, anyone who gets pleasure from this disgraceful behaviour. God/Nature has created a beautiful earth, and populated it with beautiful creatures, and i believe that all life is miraculous. Why do politicians [royals included] enjoy killing so much, and treating those miracles with such contempt?
"Love and peace,
Geezer."
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Metal Masters Enlighten Chicago
In what will likely go down as arguably the best metal tour of the summer, The Metal Masters Tour has been treating fans with four legendary metal bands which include two of the first metal bands ever in Judas Priest and Heaven and Hell, a thrash pioneer in Testament, and Motorhead. This concert lineup is the equivalent to a festival main stage without having to sit through any dismal filler acts or bands that leave fans questioning their metal legitimacy for deserving to be on such a tour.
Being an Iowa resident, I rarely see any classic or larger metal bands roll through, so to see four bands that will likely not stop here again this year, on one bill, was incentive enough for me to make the trip to Chicago. The concert was held on August 19, 2008 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater (formerly the Tweeter Center). It was also a chance for me to see two of my personal favorite bands in Judas Priest and Testament that I longed to see at least once before they retire, can’t perform live anymore or I die. More...
Testament Announces More Tour Dates
Testament has added some more tour dates on the East Coast as part of their headlining North American run. Support will come from Soilent Green except where noted, where Testament will support Children Of Bodom.
October 1 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
October 3 - Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA
October 4 - The Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY
October 5 - Lulu's - State College, PA
October 7 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA
October 8 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
October 9 - Hammerstein Ballroom - New York, NY **
October 10 - Webster Theate - Hartford, CT
Chaoswave Signs To Nightmare Records
Italian/Danish power-thrash metal band, CHAOSWAVE, has inked a deal with the American label Nightmare Records. The group's new album, "Dead Eye Dreaming", will be released in North America on November 25. The European release date will be announced soon.
"Dead Eye Dreaming" was mixed by Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and features a special guest appearance by Steve Smyth, former guitarist of NEVERMORE and TESTAMENT. More...
Testament Announces Headlining Tour
Testament has lined up a series of headlining tour dates with more expected to be announced shortly. Joining them as support will be Soilent Green.
The tour dates are as follows:
October 1 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
October 3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre
October 4 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
October 5 - State College, PA @ LuLu’s Nighspot
October 7 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
October 8 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
October 10 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
Testament To Support Children Of Bodom In New York
Finnish rockers Children Of Bodom has announced the addition of Bay Area thash legends Testament to the lineup of their show in New York on October 9th at the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom venue. Also on the bill will be The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried And Me.
Big Names Announced For Metal Christmas Album
A new metal christmas album named "Metal Christmas" has been announced which will feature some of the biggest names in heavy metal music taking part with the following tracklisting confirmed:
"Run Rudolph Run"
Vocal/bass: Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD)
Guitar/vocals: Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ TOP)
Drums/vocals: Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS)
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"
Vocal: Alice Cooper
Guitar: John 5 (MARILYN MANSON/ROB ZOMBIE)
Bass: Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG/ NIACIN)
Drums: Vinnie Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL/ BLACK SABBATH)
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Vocal: Ronnie James Dio
Guitar: Tony Iommi (Heaven And Hell/ Black Sabbath)
Bass: Rudy Sarzo (WHITESNAKE/DIO)
Drums: Simon Wright (AC/DC/DIO) More...
Testament Issues Set Time Correction
Testament would like fans to know that they begin their set on the Metal Masters Tour around 5:30 pm, not at 7:00 pm, which is apparently printed on the tickets.
The U.S. trek kicked off yesterday, August 6 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey, and features JUDAS PRIEST, HEAVEN AND HELL, MOTÖRHEAD and TESTAMENT.
The latest Metal Masters Tour dates are as follows, featuring featuring Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, Motorhead, Testament except where noted: More...
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