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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Monsters of Rock
Nearly 20,000 hard rock and metal fans braved the heat on Saturday to show their support for the one-off, one-day Monsters of Rock in Calgary, AB. While the line to get into McMahon Stadium stretched over a football field in length as ticket holders went through to the necessary ticket scans and bag checks, Zimmers Hole grabbed the stage by the bull horns and audibly spurred concert goers as they trickled in. Zimmers Hole, fronted by Chris Valagao (who later signed autographs wearing nothing but red body paint and a butt flap), gave a short, but high energy sampling of funny, thrashy goodness. And it was super cool of Ozzy to have a Canadian band kick start the festivities. More...
Testament Letting Fans Choose Upcoming Setlist
Thrash metal gods Testament have posted the following message online:
"Here's your chance to let the band know what YOU, the fans, want to hear for the upcoming Metal Masters Tour with JUDAS PRIEST. Testament has a 30 minute set, so keep that in mind when coming up with your 'dream setlist.' It will be taken into consideration by the band, so don't slack... let your voice(s) be heard!!!"
Mahatma Posts Testament Cover Online
Mahatma's cover of Testament's "Practice what you Preach" was uploaded on both Dope Entertainment's MySpace and the band's MySpace page. The cover song is part of the two bonus tracks of the Japanese version of Mahatma's sophomore album, "Perseverance," which was recently released in Japan by Soundholic Records.
The Korean (Dope Entertainment) and European (Listenable Records) version of "Perseverance" both have a cover of Judas Priest's "PainKiller" as bonus track.
Free Nuclear Blast Sampler Available For Download
To continue the commemoration of Nuclear Blast's 20 years of existence, Amazon.com brings everyone an exclusive free sampler that you will only be able to obtain at this location.
The sampler contains MP3s of the following songs:
1. Taking the World by Storm - Kataklysm 3:59
2. Chains of Power - Kataklysm 3:19
3. Blut Im Auge - Equilibrium 4:44
4. More Than Meets The Eye - Testament 4:33
5. The Formation of Damnation - Testament 5:09
6. We Are the Nightmare - Arsis 4:03
7. Shattering the Spell - Arsis 4:03
8. Bleed - Meshuggah 7:22
9. Riot Act - Exodus 3:37
10. The Atrocity Exhibition - Exodus 10:33 (Album Only)
Additionally, there are a number of Nuclear Blast Records titles available for purchase at a special discount price of $5.99 for the album as MP3s - only on iTUNES and Amazon until August 30, 2008. Here are the titles: More...
Testament Wins Golden God Award For Best Album
Bay Area legends Testament have won the Metal Hammer Golden Gods award for Best Album with their latest offering "The Formation Of Damnation", beating Down, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine and Children Of Bodom for the honour. No other information has been found as of yet regarding the winners of other awards.
Testament Announces London Signing Session
Testament will be signing copies of their new CD, "The Formation Of Damnation," at the Zavvi Store in London, England on June 17.
When: June 17th, 2008 at 6:00pm
Where: Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore)
Oxford Street
Westminster, London, UK
Get Free Priest Ticket w/ Purchase Of New Album
While supplies last, when you purchase any configuration (regular CD edition, limited edition-deluxe hard-bound version and limited edition deluxe box [3LP's, 2 CD, book and poster] available only at Best Buy) of the initial pressing of Judas Priest's double disc concept album, "Nostradamus" (release date: June 17th), specially marked CD's will contain an insert with a exclusive code inside the CD package for one free lawn ticket to see Judas Priest on selected dates of the Metal Masters tour this summer, courtesy of Live Nation (see below for a complete list of those "select dates"). Visit judaspriest.com for details on this special offer. This offer will be good while supplies last and only applies to those select dates below.
The Metal Masters tour will undoubtedly be the top metal concert attraction of the summer. In addition to a headlining performance by Judas Priest, fans will also be treated to sets by Heaven and Hell, Motorhead, and Testament. "As ever, we look forward to screaming out loud with our metal maniac fans when we hit the road," enthuses Priest singer, Rob Halford. "The Priest is back!"
The tour, produced by Live Nation, will be Priest's first thorough sets of U.S. dates in nearly three years, and will be in support of the group's aforementioned "Nostradamus" release. Long in the works, "Nostradamus" was recorded in the UK, and takes epic storytelling to a whole new level, as it recounts the life of this mysterious, world-known 16th century French prophet. Some of the events that Nostradamus experts have interpreted as some of his predictions include the great fire of London in 1666, the rise of Adolf Hitler, and most recently, 9/11, among countless other renowned events.
"For me, 'Nostradamus' has been a musical journey without comparison," adds guitarist KK Downing. "The intrigue and mystery that surrounds this revered man has expanded my perception of heavy metal to the highest plateau and enabled me to reach the outer limits of my imagination and transport unique feelings and emotions to the instrument that allows me to express myself."
As to why they chose to make a concept album about Nostradamus, Glenn Tipton explains: "We didn't - he chose us. We feel it was meant to be!"
Offer good only for one of the following shows, while supplies last: More...
Testament Reveals Behind The Scenes Of New Video
Bay Area thrash legends Testament have recently finished shooting their new music video for the song "More Than Meets The Eye". You can check out behind the scenes footage of the shoot at the bottom of this article. You can also view photos from the video at this location.
You can catch Testament live this summer on the Metal Masters Tour with Judas Priest, Heaven And Hell and Motorhead. More...
Nick Barker Quits Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes
Less than six months after joining Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes, drummer Nick Barker (ex-Testament, Cradle of Filth, etc.) has left the group. Here's the official word:
"Atrocity and Leaves Eyes are sorry to inform you that Nick Barker cannot continue to play with the bands due to a drastic change in his private life. The bands wish Nick all the best in his future life and we hope that he will feel better very soon! Drummer Peter Hornung stepped into the breach for Nick at short notice for the shows at the Gottlieb Daimler Stadium and Rockmania Festival, so that the band was able to play the shows."
Sacred Reich To Support Testament In Arizona
Sacred Reich have announced they will be supporting fellow thrash legends Testament on the following date:
Friday August 29th - Rialto Theatre - Tucson, AZ
This is one of only two shows that the band will play this year, in addition to the D-Low memorial festival.
"Get Thrashed" DVD Release Date Announced
"Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal" will be released on DVD in August. The DVD features footage and interviews with thrash legends ranging from Metallica to Kreator to Hirax. You can read an interview with director Rick Ernst at this location.
The complete list of bands interviewed is as follows:
Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Godsmack, Hatebreed, Megadeth, Testament, Overkill, Death Angel, Shadows Fall, Meshuggah, In Flames, Strapping Young Lad, Stone Sour, Superjoint Ritual, Lamb of God, Vio-lence, Kreator, Sodom, Destruction , Nuclear Assault, Voivod, Chimaira, Biohazard, Fozzy/WWE Superstar Chris Jericho, Sepultura, Kittie, The Haunted, DRI, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, Heathen, Hirax More...
Testament Announces Australian Tour
Bay Area legends Testament have announced that they will be heading Down Under in September for an Australian tour. The following dates are confirmed thus far:
Sep. 25 - The Arena – Brisbane, AUS
Sep. 26 - The Hi-Fi - Melbourne, AUS
Sep. 27 - The Metro - Sydney, AUS
Keep checking for more dates and information.
Testament Prepares To Shoot New Music Video
Testament have confirmed that they have chosen to film a video for the song "More Than Meets The Eye" from their acclaimed new album "The Formation Of Damnation". Directing the video will be Thomas Mignone, known for his work with bands like Superjoint Ritual, Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold.
Guitarist Eric Peterson says of the video shoott: “We’re getting ready to shoot a video this weekend with director Thomas Mignone, and we’re going for a twist on ‘More Than Meets The Eye’, where things appear one way, then turn out something different. We’re filming it all on green screen and going for the ‘300’ look. The whole band very excited about the video.”
Testament To Be Featured On MTV's 52/52
Starting May 19, Bay Area thrash titans Testament will be featured on MTV's 52/52. 52/52 is a showcase for today's top musical acts. Previously featured artists include Foo Fighters, Mariah Carey, Bad Brains, Paramore, and Against Me. Testament's 52 / 52 kicks off at 6:00AM on May 19th and runs until 5:59AM the following Monday, May 26.
MTV filmed Testament's live performance at BB King's in New York City on April, as well as a special performance on Alcatraz in the band's hometown of San Francisco. There will also be tons more extra footage, so tune in all week long and check it out.
Testament's fans can also go to MTV.com to see longer pieces of performances and catch footage they might have missed on air. The footage is available under "Artist of the Week" on the main page. Testament can be found there under the MTV Buzzworthy section. More...
Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick Checks In
Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following update:
"Spring is here and not a moment too soon.
As this is being written, I'm in a place I've never been, Grand Forks, North Dakota. I believe this is one of five states in the US that I've never been, the other four being South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Alaska. This year I'll be going a lot of places I've never been - Russia, Serbia and Romania (with Testament) and New Zealand (with Alex Skolnick Trio).
It's an exciting time. Much of this has already been announced, but here's a rundown.
Testament is back in full force. New album Formation Of Damnation came out last week. Just found out it's charting all over Europe, even reaching 15 in Germany (watch out David Hasselhoff!). It entered the Billboard charts in the US at #59 - our highest chart position ever. More...
Testament Debuts At #59 On Billboard Top 200
Testament has debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Top 200, moving 11,556 units of their latest album, "The Formation of Damnation," while only 13,000 shipped. This debut marks Testament's highest first week sound scan numbers in the band's 24-year history.
Testament frontman Chuck Billy commented, "It's nice to see heavy metal make a statement in such a pop climate."
"We are just stoked to have the record out finally, thanks to all the fans who went out pick it up so eagerly, and if you haven't yet, off you go," commented Eric Peterson.
Alex Skolnick also commented, "While chart positions are not our priority we are nonetheless thrilled and would like to thank everyone who is supporting Testament in 2008. Cheers!"
Here are Testament's "The Formation Of Damnation" debut chart positions:
Debut 59 BILLBOARD Top 200
Top Rock Album 16
Top Hard Rock Album 4
Top Comprehensive Album 62
European Top 100 30
Germany: 15
Austria: 23
Norway: 29
Sweden: 32
Switzerland: 33
Denmark: 90
Canada: 94 + 12 on Metal Top 50
UK: 186
Testament To Be Featured In Next "Rock Band" Game
Testament frontman Chuck Billy has revealed that two of the band's classic songs, "Souls Of Black" and "Electric Crown," are to be featured in the next edition of the video game "Rock Band". There is no word yet on if there will be any more Testament songs appearing in the game or who else will appear.
Archer Confirmed For Sweden Rock Festival
Archer has performed with some of the biggest names in rock including, Heaven and Hell, Heart and Sevendust. The band is looking forward to sharing the stage at the Sweden Rock Festival (www.swedenrock.com) this summer alongside such metal giants as Judas Priest, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Poison, RATT, Triumph, Saxon, Disturbed and many more as they return to Europe.
The Santa Cruz, CA-based power trio, who won "Best Local Band 2008" in the Metro Santa Cruz Goldies Awards, takes the stage on Saturday, June 7th, opening for some of the biggest names in the metal music genre. The Sweden Rock Festival is held in Norjeboke, in the tiny village of Norje which is situated in Sölvesborg in the western part of southern Sweden.
Archer’s debut album "Doom$day Profit$" is a "genuine tour-de-force, rich with powerful songs imbued with that essential combination of brain-burrowing melodies, ripping riffs, pulsing basslines, tsunami drums and grab-by-the-throat vocals." The band cites influences that include Ozzy and Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica and other legendary names.
Here is the current lineup for the Sweden Rock Fest 2008, which takes place June 4th - 7th: More...
Testament Announces New Jersey Signing Session
Bay Area thrash gods Testament will be at Fords, New Jersey's Vintage Vinyl store on August the 1st at 6pm. Wristbands can be aquired by puchasing the bands new album "The Formation Of Damntion" at the store.
Testament Announces Montreal Show
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT will be doing a one-off date from their Masters of Metal Tour to perform a headlining set at Foufoune's Electriques in Montréal, Québec on August 3rd. Testament issued their long-awaited new album, The Formation of Damnation, this week via Nuclear Blast.
Testament on tour:
May
1 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
2 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody's Downunder
3 – Mokena, IL – The Pearl Room/Chicago Powerfest
July
31 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
Testament with JUDAS PRIEST:
July
22 – Seattle, WA – Wamu Theater
23 – Victoria, BC, – Save On Foods Memorial
24 – Vancouver, BC, – General Motors Place
26 – Calgary, AB, – McMahon Stadium –Monsters of Rock
27 – Edmonton, AB, – Shaw Conference Centre
29 – Saskatoon, SK, – Credit Union Centre
30 – Winnipeg, MB, – MTS Centre
Testament with Judas Priest, HEAVEN AND HELL, and MOTÖRHEAD:
August
3 - Montréal, Québec - Foufoune's Electriques
6 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
7 – Bristow, VA – Nissan Pavilion
9 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
10 – Wantagh, NY – Jones Beach Amphitheater
12 – Buffalo, NY – Erie County Fair (no Judas Priest)
13 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Molson Amphitheatre
15 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Casino
16 – Burgettstown, PA – Post Gazette Pavilion
18 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Center
19 – Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
20 – St Louis, MO – Pageant Theatre
21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom (Testament only)
22 – Dallas, TX – Superpages.com Center
23 – Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Pavilion
24 – San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Ampitheater
26 - Farmington, NM - Gators
27 – Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
28 – Phoenix, AZ - The Cricket Pavilion
29 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto
30 – Devore, CA – Hyundai Pavilion
31 – San Francisco, CA – Shoreline Amphitheater
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