NEWS:

UPDATE!!!
May 09, 2008

For Immediate Release

May 9, 2008

TESTAMENT IN STORE SIGNING in LAKEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

TESTAMENT will be doing a signing of their brand new record, The Formation of Damnation, coming up on Sunday, May 18th at the HOT TOPIC of LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL.

The signing will begin at 3:00pm so get there early!!! Lakewood Center Mall is located at 317 Lakewood Center in Lakewood, California.



Pass the word on to your friends!!!

May 09, 2008

Testament Arrive

Testament debuts 59 on Billboard Top 200; 11,556 Sold (only 13,000 shipped)! Testament highest first week sound scan numbers in the bands 24 year history + more incredible chart info and more…

TESTAMENT SAYS:

"It's nice to see heavy metal make a statement in such a pop climate." –Chuck Billy

"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."- Eric Peterson

"While chart positions are not our priority we are nonetheless thrilled and would like to thank everyone who is supporting Testament in 2008. Cheers!"-Alex Skolnick

§ 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

§ Confirmed On The Metal Masters Tour in ARENAS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA w/ Heaven And Hell, Judas Priest & Motorhead

§ MTV Special – 52 Bands 52 Weeks 11 hours boasting Testaments crushing metal prowess on MTV : beginning the week of May 19

§ MTV2 Headbangers Ball Exclusive World Premier Of NEW Music Video in June

§ 1500 + PREORDERS In 1 week before release on www.testamentlegions.com

§ 1 AT METAL RADIO Consecutively for 2 Weeks

§ ROCK BAND 2 Featuring 2 TESTAMENT Tracks (pending)

Testament have found themselves in the prophecy business before during their 25 year career, and with "The Formation Of Damnation" they have delivered their sharpest, leanest, heaviest and most prophetic set of songs for two decades. The quintessential modern heavy metal band, the undisputedly enormous influence over a whole nu generation of aural aggressors. With "The Formation Of Damnation" Testament have deliciously served up 'old school' without the old, a crushingly heavy album without the weight of oppression, all crisp and lively like a ball-pin hammer-wielding maniac intent on bashing your brains to a pulp. It crackles with the type of vibrant energy that comes from an umbilically connected creative core writing together for the first time in over ten years, their reserves of residual anger, aggro and raw visceral riffery greater than ever.

PRESS

Testament… poised to enjoy the same kind of mega-success that has met their California speed/thrash metal peers Metallica and Slayer. Los Angeles Times

"Old dogs reborn with stunning new tricks and they surpass all expectation- this is a lesson in modern thrash done right…Testament show just how far the new school of metal has to go before it catches up with the old."-Guitarist(UK)

"Thrash is making a comeback and it's because of the return of legends like Testament. Putting a modern twist on what made them popular way back when works out brilliantly throughout all 11 tracks…The Formation Of Damnation is pretty much everything you'd expect from a thrash album released in the glory days, with shredding solos, battling leads and cheesy song titles. If this doesn't bring it back, nothing will."-Chart Attack

"Freshly brutal and heroically nostalgic, Formation… is the culmination of a decade of dedication and perseverance for the Bay Area Kings. Chuck sounds brilliant as well as the entire band. Welcome back Alex and Greg!" -Metal Maniacs

"Don't call it a comeback. Just call it AWESOME" -Revolver Magazine

"Bay-area thrash lives…The Formation Of Damnation hearkens back to the days of The Legacy and The New Order…Amazing writing... Face-melting solos... lots of classic Billy-wailing. " -Alternative Press magazine

"Sired in the spirit of their classic debut…it's a tightly focused and reliably consistent effort that easily holds its own in the face of the hungry new breed." – Decibel Magazine

FEATURES

§ Crave – Cover
§ Metal Maniacs -Cover
§ BWBK -Cover
§ Revolver – Heaven & Hell Cover
§ Explicitly Intense-Cover
§ Unrestrained!
§ Guitar World
§ Decibel
§ Hails and Horns X2
§ MTV.com – Alex Skolnick on Metal File
§ Blender – 2 Best Metal Drummers of all time pull out – Paul Bostaph included § Modern Drummer – Feature On Paul Bostaph
§ DRUM! – Feature On Paul Bostaph
§ Guitar world - EXCLUSIVE 8 Month column Highlighting Eric Peterson on Rhythm Guitar Technique

REVIEWS

§ Metal Edge
§ Metal Maniacs
§ Alternative Press
§ Blabbermouth.net
§ Decibel
§ BWBK
§ Outburn
§ Boston Globe
§ Chicago tribune
§ East Bay Express
§ LA Times
§ Heavy Metal, About.com –Top Album

RADIO

§ 1 CMJ Loud Chart -2 weeks in a row
§ 1 FMQB Metal Chart-2 weeks in a row

"The comeback of the year goes to Testament and the new release,The Formation of Damnation. With killer guitar riffs from Alex Skolnick to the powerful vocal screams and howls from Chuck Billy, Testament is back with new sound straight from the trenches of Bay Area Metal. Don't call it a comeback, call it a must have on your metal playlist" .-Scott Less-KXFX FM-Santa Rosa, CA

"The listeners ate it up and I got tons of calls. The demand hasn't gone down. Listeners call every week asking for more from the thrash legends." -Mike Z-KCAL FM-Riverside/San Bernardino, CA

"It's simple, TESTAMENT is the most commercially under-rated bands in the history of metal. The new album is a testament to this on its own, let alone the fact that they are writing the best music of their careers,20+ years into it. Thank the metal gods for the return of TESTAMENT!"-Greg Giles-WKLQ FM-Grand Rapids, MI

Testament Featured on SIRIUS Hard Attack:

TESTAMENT RESURRECTION WEEK: A full week of programming Including:

§ LIVE on Hard Attack with EXCLUSIVE acoustic performance and fan call in (Rebroadcast 3xs throughout the week)
§ Testament Every Hour including band members talking about the new album
§ Testament –radio takeover
§ The "Bloody Roots" show with Host Ian Christie presents an hour of rare and classic music by Testament, their early incarnation Legacy (Rebroadcast 2xs throughout the week)

WEB

MYSPACE

§ FEATURED: MAIN PAGE
§ FEATURED: MUSIC MAIN PAGE
§ FEATURED: MYSPACE METAL
§ USA Myspace 110,000 NEW album streams in one week
§ Europe Myspace 380,000 NEW album streams in one week
§ OVER 60,000 FRIENDS
§ OVER 2 MILLION PLAYS

iTUNES

§ 5 out of 5 STARS-Rated
§ Featured NEW Rock Release
AMAZON

§ 1 MP3 Albums in Hard Rock & Metal beating: Led Zeppelin, Guns & Roses, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Flyleaf +
§ 4 ½ out of 5 STARS-Rated …Featured New And Noteable Hard Rock & Metal
§ Top MP3 Daily Downloads

ENDORSEMENTS:

§ NADY MICROPHONES
§ DEAN GUITARS
§ DR STRINGS
§ DUNLOP PICS & WHA PEDALS
§ FENDER
§ HERITAGE GUITARS
§ YAMAHA ACOUSTIC GUITARS
§ SEYMORE DUNCAN PICK UPS
§ D'ADDARIO STRINGS § KORG MARSHALL AMPS
§ C'ADNREA
§ PACIFIC/DW DRUMS
§ PAISTE CYMBALS
§ VATER STICKS
§ POWER WRIST BUILDERS
§ REMO DRUM HEADS

April 29, 2008

TESTAMENT
RESURRECTION WEEK
on Hard Attack // Sirius 27

It's been nearly a decade since their last release, but now Testament is back with their original lineup and they're releasing a brand new album, The Formation Of Damnation on April 29. From April 28 - May 6, you'll hear a Testament song every hour, and the guys in the band will discuss every song on the new album. Plus, they'll be playing some of their favorite metal songs of all time, and you'll hear a rebroadcast of Testament's live listener call-in show that recently aired on Hard Attack, and an exclusive acoustic performance by the band.

Bloody Roots Salutes Testament
Tonight 9:00 pm ET
Hard Attack's Testament Resurrection Week delves deep into the dark books. Host Ian Christe presents an hour of rare and classic music by Testament, their early incarnation Legacy, and related acts like Exodus, Havochate, and Dragonlord. Listen to these words we preach!

Rebroadcast:
Fri 5/2 3:00 pm ET, Sun 5/4 12:00 pm ET.

Hard Files with Testament
Thurs 5/1 7:00 pm ET
Hard Files is a weekly one hour aural glimpse into the music and lives of some of your favorite metal bands. In order to satisfy our Testament craving even more during this week dedicated to the dominating Bay Area thrashers, Hard Attack will rebroadcast, in its entirety, the exclusive live acoustic performance and live listener call-in show that took place several weeks ago. You'll hear Testament's raw and uncut visit to the SIRIUS Studios and all the music and calls that came through in one of the most memorable moments in the history of Hard Attack.

Rebroadcast:
Fri., May 2nd @ 12 pm-1 pm ET; Sat., May 3rd @ 3 pm-4 pm ET; Sun., May 4th @ 6 pm-7 pm ET.

D A M N A T I O N
IS HERE!!!

April 21, 2008

For Immediate Release

April 21, 2008

METAL LEGENDS JUDAS PRIEST, HEAVEN & HELL, MOTORHEAD, AND TESTAMENT UNITE FOR 'METAL MASTERS TOUR'

WORLD PREMIERE OF JUDAS PRIEST 'NOSTRADAMUS' COVER ART AND FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD OF TITLE TRACK AT LIVENATION.COM

After weeks of speculation, Live Nation has put together a killer package that is bound to go down as the heavy metal event of 2008 - Judas Priest, Heaven and Hell, Motorhead and Testament will be touring together for the first time.

Dubbed 'The Metal Masters Tour,' the fifteen-date U.S. trek kicks off August 6th at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, New Jersey. Tickets go on sale to the public beginning this weekend at www.livenation.com.

Judas Priest will be supporting their epic concept album, 'Nostradamus,' arriving June 17th via Epic Records, which tells the tale of the renowned 16th century prophet. A few tracks from 'Nostradamus' will make their in-concert debut on 'The Metal Masters Tour,' but the majority of Priest's set list will include some of metal's all-time classics, as well as fan favorites that span the quintet's entire career. Without a doubt, this will be one of Priest's most powerful sets ever.

As a 'sneak peak treat' to fans starved for a musical taster, the first cut off the new album will make its world premiere debut as exclusive free MP3 download starting today exclusively at www.livenation.com/judaspriest.

Heaven & Hell will be supporting the release of 'The Rules Of Hell,' a five-CD boxed set available July 22nd from Rhino Records, which features re-mastered versions of all four Dio-era Black Sabbath albums ('Heaven and Hell,' 'Mob Rules,' 'Live Evil' and 'Dehumanizer') in a deluxe package with new liner notes.

Perennial road rats Motorhead will be offering a blistering barnstormer of a set spanning more than three decades of molar-rattling biker metal. A new studio album - the 20th of their storied career - is currently being recorded at their old pal Dave Grohl's studio with an August release date targeted. Frontman Lemmy, named by the U.K.'s Guardian newspaper as "the nation's greatest living Englishman," blairs out, "Here it comes everybody, the test of your Metalness in 2008 and the years to come! Come one come all and be abused!"

Rounding out the line-up will be legendary thrash metal titans Testament, whose new album, 'The Formation of Damnation,' (April 29th) displays Testament as the quintessential modern heavy metal band, whose experience and accumulated skill allows them to attack with reserves of anger, energy and finesse that make them more powerful than ever. Lead singer Chuck Billy says, "Uniting these bands is the heavy metal event of generations. We are so proud to be a part of it."

Although all four bands may represent different subgenres of heavy metal, all four have one thing in common – they have stuck to their stylistic guns through thick and thin, and have remained true to the metal form.

And soon, band and fan will be united as one on 'The Metal Masters Tour.'

"As ever, we look forward to screaming out loud with our metal maniac fans when we hit the road," enthuses Priest singer, Rob Halford. "Thank you once again for your devotion and support. The Priest is back!"

This tour will be limited to fifteen very special engagements, and Citi cardmembers will have pre-sale access to tickets through Citi's Private Pass® Program, available to all Citi cardmembers at www.privatepass.citi.com.

Metal maniacs seeking the ultimate concert experience can access unique VIP ticket and fan experience packages that offer premium seats, meet & greets, pre-concert parties and more brought to you by the band's official websites, www.judaspriest.com and www.heavenandhelllive.com.

VIP packages for the first events will be on sale by 10 a.m eastern time on Friday, April 25th. Also, not all VIP packages are the same, so be sure to pick the right one that suits you best.

See the official web sites for continually updated tour information and on-sale dates.

Testament on Masters of Metal Tour with Judas Priest. Heaven and Hell + Motorhead

Wed 06-Aug-08 Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 26, 10 am
Thu 07-Aug-08 Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Sat 09-Aug-08 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 26, 10 am
Sun 10-Aug-08 Nikon at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 26, 10 am
Wed 13-Aug-08 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 25, 10 am
Sat 16-Aug-08 Post Gazette Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 25, 10 am
Mon 18-Aug-08 DTE Energy Music Theatre, Detroit, MI – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Tue 19-Aug-08 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 25, 5 pm
Fri 22-Aug-08 Superpages.com Amphitheatre, Dallas, TX – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Sat 23-Aug-08 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Sun 24-Aug-08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, San Antonio, TX – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Wed 27-Aug-08 Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque, NM – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Thu 28-Aug-08 Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Sat 30-Aug-08 Glen Helen Pavilion, San Bernardino, CA – PUBLIC ON SALE SOON
Sun 31-Aug-08 Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA – PUBLIC ON SALE APRIL 27, 10 am

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April 18, 2008

For Immediate Release

April 18, 2008

TESTAMENT’S “THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION” STREAMING ONLINE EXCLUSIVELY AT MYSPACE!!!

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends TESTAMENT are currently streaming their entire new album, The Formation of Damnation, on the band's MySpace Page: www.myspace.com/testamentlegions. The already-critically-acclaimed album is streaming exclusively on MySpace from April 18 to April 24.

The band will be the Featured Artist on MySpace internationally; United States, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, and India from April 18th until April 24th. MySpace Metal will also be featuring the band from April 21st through April 27th.

The Formation of Damnation is scheduled for release in North America on April 29 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork was created by Eliran Kantor and can be seen at this location: view CD art

TESTAMENT recorded The Formation of Damnation in part with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE) at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California.

For Immediate Release

April 18, 2008

TESTAMENT ANNOUNCES DATES WITH JUDAS PRIEST… PLUS APPEARANCE ON OZZY OSBOURNE’S MONSTERS OF ROCK FESTIVAL!!!

PLUS --- LA TIMES REVIEW

Legendary thrash titans Testament team up with Metal Gods Judas Priest for a string of dates this July!! The tour will kick off in Seattle, WA on July 22 at the Wamu Theater Vocalist Chuck Billy says, “We’re glad to have our good friends in Judas Priest be a part of The Formation of Damnation 2008. Get ready for metal to devastate Canada!!!”

Also, Testament will perform Ozzy Osbourne’s Monsters of Rock Festival in Calgary, AB! The one-day heavy metal extravaganza will take place at McMahon Stadium on Saturday July 26, and also features Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Serj Tankian, Hatebreed, and more.

Testament recently returned from a sold-out run of shows in New York, New Jersey, and Las Vegas, Los Angeles (2 nights!), and San Francisco (2 nights!). The heavy metal heroes destroyed stages on both coasts to support the April 29 release of The Formation of Damnation, Testament’s first new studio album in nine years! For the LA Times’ review of Testament’s Los Angeles show last weekend, check out: L.A. Times review

Don’t miss Testament’s crushing live performances!

Upcoming Testament US tour dates:

5/01 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop
5/02 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Downunder
5/03 – Mokena, IL – The Pearl Room/Chicago Powerfest

Testament with Judas Priest:

7/22 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
7/23 – Victoria, B.C. – Save On Foods Memorial Centre
7/24 – Vancouver, B.C. – General Motors Place
7/26 – Calgary, AB - McMahon Stadium – MONSTERS OF ROCK
7/27 – Edmonton, AB – Shaw Conference Centre
7/29 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
7/30 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
7/31 – Minneapolis, MN - Epic (Testament ONLY

April 16, 2008

For Immediate Release

April 16, 2008

TESTAMENT NOMINATED FOR METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS 2008... UK FANS CAN WIN TICKETS TO SEE TESTAMENT LIVE!!!

The Formation of Damnation, the crushing new release from thrash metal heroes Testament, has been nominated for Best Album at this year’s Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the O2 Arena in London on Monday, June 16, where Testament will be performing LIVE, along with Disturbed, In Flames, and Children Of Bodom.

Metal Maniacs calls the album, “Freshly brutal and heroically nostalgic…The culmination of a decade of dedication and perseverance for the Bay Area Kings; the entire band sounds brilliant.” Revolver Magazine says, “Don't call it a comeback. Just call it AWESOME.”

Die-hard fans from the UK will have the opportunity to win tickets to see the band perform LIVE at Golden Gods 2008. The contest is available to UK residents only. Entrants must send their e-mail address, full name, date of birth, address, post code, and contact number to testament-goldengods@nuclearblast.de. Entrants must be 16+ (with ID) and able to arrange travel to the gig. Doors open at 7pm and close at 11pm. All entries must be received by May 21, 2008.

The Formation of Damnation streets in the US on April 29!!!

April 15, 2008

HAPPY TAX DAY!!!

Advance pre-order the new Testament – "The Formation Of Damnation" CD - orders within the U.S. ONLY for now.

For Immediate Release

April 15, 2008

VIDEO FOOTAGE OF TESTAMENT LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY AVAILABLE NOW AT METALKULT.COM…“THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION” STREETS APRIL 29!!!

Guitar World magazine’s newest online venture, MetalKult.com has just posted four exclusive live videos of TESTAMENT performing in New York City.

The songs include the classic TESTAMENT tracks “Over the Wall,” “Into the Pit,” “Practice What You Preach” and “Apocalyptic City.”

The footage was captured on April 4th, 2008, at BB Kings Bar & Grille in NYC’s Times Square, where the legendary Bay Area thrashers were performing a concert in support of their ninth studio album, The Formation of Damnation (Nuclear Blast). The album is set to release on April 29.

In these clips, see the original Testament lineup—of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick and bassist Greg Christian, with the addition of former member Paul Bostaph on drums—tear through their pit-inducing songs with their trademark blend of explosive energy and stunning musicianship.

MetalKult.com, Guitar World magazine’s newest online venture, focuses on extreme music on the web with daily updates, including exclusive live performances, video interviews, MP3 downloads, news, behind-the-scenes concert footage, in-studio features and much more.

April 08, 2008

The tour dates have been updated.

April 01, 2008

Live Listener Call-In Show with Testament on 4/07/08:

HARD ATTACK // SIRIUS 27 PRESENTS...

"LIVE LISTENER CALL-IN SHOW WITH... TESTAMENT"

Monday, April 7th @ 12pm to 1pm ET (9am to 10am PT)

American thrash metal legends TESTAMENT answer your questions LIVE and HARD ATTACK wants YOU to be part of the process!

Tune in for your chance to talk to resurrected metal gods Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson, Greg Christian and Paul Bostaph as they proudly step into the Sirius studios to debut tracks off their forthcoming masterpiece, The Formation Of Damnation, out April 29th through Nuclear Blast Records.

Get your questions and comments ready NOW and good luck getting through when we give you the toll-free number to speak to your metallic heroes in TESTAMENT!

It’s another exclusive Sirius pit starter courtesy of your metal worshipping friends over at HARD ATTACK!

March 31, 2008

Many thanks to all the S.F. Bay Area fans who showed up last Saturday and Sunday! Hope you had a great time and enjoyed the new tunes!

March 21, 2008

Chuck Billy will make an appearance on 107.7 The Bone tonight at 10:00pm.

He will premiere 3 new songs on the air from Testament's highly anticipated upcoming release "The Formation Of Damnation".

March 18, 2008

The Hollywood show set for April 12th at the Key Club is sold out, so a 2nd Hollywood date has been added, April 13th.

March 11, 2008

The silver print 'Testament Legions' hoodies are back in stock. Order now - they are in limited quantities and won't be re-ordered any once they run out. Check the 'Merch' section.

March 09, 2008

New song "More Than Meets The Eye" added to the Testament Official MySpace. Enjoy!!!

March 03, 2008

Tour dates updated.

February 07, 2008

Chuck Billy, Andy Billy (guitar) and singer Star Nayea will be joined by Glen Alvelais (guitar), Greg Christian (bass), and Jon Allen (drums) on stage at the Longest Walk 2 Kickoff Concert, set for this Saturday, February 9th. They will be performing 2 Testament songs, "The Legacy" and "Trail Of Tears." The set starts at 9:00 pm.

When:
Saturday, February 9, 2008

Where:
Eastside Art Alliance
2277 International Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606

Time:
Doors open at 5:00 pm
Show starts at 6:00 pm

February 06, 2008

More 'Tour Dates' posted.

January 31, 2008

'Tour Dates' added.

January 30, 2008

TESTAMENT'S CHUCK BILLY TO PERFORM AT THE 2008 LONGEST WALK 2 KICKOFF CONCERT!!!

Chuck Billy, lead singer of legendary thrash metal band Testament and proud member of the Pomo Indian Tribe will be performing at the Longest Walk Kickoff Concert on Saturday, February 9. The concert begins at 5:00PM at the Eastside Cultural Center in Oakland, CA. Chuck Billy will be performing alongside his brother Andy and 2006 Native American GRAMMY & NAMA recipient Star Nayea.

The Longest Walk Kickoff Concert will also feature performances by 7th Generation Rise, Blackhorse Blues Band, Jeremy Goodfeather, and others TBA. Tickets range in price from $25-$40.

The concert is a benefit for the Longest Walk 2, which kicks off on Monday, February 11. The Longest Walk 2 is being organized and led by American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis J. Banks. Participants will embark on a 5 month journey across America walking over 4,400 miles to Washington, D.C. arriving on July 11, 2008. It is an extraordinary grassroots effort on a national level to bring attention to the environmental disharmony of Mother Earth. For more information on the Longest Walk 2, visit www.longestwalk.org

Be sure to catch brothers Chuck and Andy Billy as they help to kickoff the Longest Walk 2 in Oakland, CA on February 9!!!

MERCH RESTOCKED:

'Testament Legions' Zip-up (Black print) Hoodies are back in stock!!!

January 22, 2008

New 'Tour Dates' posted!!!

January 12, 2008

NAMM 2008: Chuck Billy will be signing at the NADY booth (4650) on Friday, January 18th at 2:00pm. Come by to say 'Hello.'

January 01, 2008

Happy New Year!!! May 2008 be a happy and prosperous one.

December 25, 2007

Happy Holidays!!!

November 15, 2007

(Thanks, Eric!)

The great revenge: TESTAMENT'S upcoming release entitled "THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION" is being recorded as we speak! They are currently recording the drums tracks with Andy Sneap at Fantasy Studios, in Berkeley, California.

More details, studio reports and pics coming soon... stay tuned!

November 09, 2007

Pre-Order Testament Reissues "The Gathering" and "Demonic"!

You can pre-order Testament reissues "The Gathering" and "Demonic". Both CDs for $15 (plus shipping) from Prosthetic Records! Click the link below to order:

*Pre-Order Testament Re-Issues*

T H R A S H ! ! !

October 08, 2007

For Immediate Release:

TESTAMENT officially working with acclaimed drummer PAUL BOSTAPH

Paul Bostaph will join the ranks alongside originating classic thrash legends Chuck Billy on vocals, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar and Greg Christian on bass.

Unfortunately Nick Barker will not be recording with TESTAMENT on this new album, due to Homeland Security and International Work Visa issues. Rather than delaying this long awaited return of TESTAMENT, the band has chosen to recruit Paul Bostaph, long time friend and member, to record on the much anticipated album, which is tentatively scheduled for a spring 2008 release via Nuclear Blast. Paul Bostaph will join the ranks alongside originating classic thrash legends Chuck Billy on vocals, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar and Greg Christian on bass.

September 27, 2007

New Bootleg DVD for sale: "Testament - Live in Taiwan" with Nick Barker on drums. Bootleg DVDs are re-stocked.

August 07, 2007

Testament Must Cancel Two Shows in Italy Only!

Due to events beyond their control, Testament are canceling two upcoming shows in Italy only, August 31 and September 1. The band wishes to express their grief in canceling these two shows. There has been a difficult situation recently involving band drummer Nick Barker having Visa issues and due to scheduling conflicts the band are going into the studio earlier at the end of August, earlier than anticipated, to begin recording their forthcoming Nuclear Blast release.

Testament wishes to thank the fans for their continued support as well as Debbie and the Italian promoters of these shows for being so generous with their understanding of the situation - Testament will be back in Italy soon and make it up to everyone!

August 06, 2007

Testament on Sirius Satellite Radio’s "Hard Attack," this Thursday, August 9th, 7:00pm EST!

(Hard Files is a weekly one hour aural glimpse into the music and lives of some of your favorite metal bands.)

This week Hard Attack welcomes the almighty Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT for a very special extended version of Hard Files. Join host Jose Mangin and original TESTAMENT members Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson and Greg Christian for an audio gathering to discuss the band's past, present and future.

Hear the metal gods discuss everything from their current metallic tastes, to fashion, to their forthcoming new album set to come out next year, to medicine men who helped Chuck kick cancer. It's a true testament to the band that help shape metal today and continues to take the music to new levels. Don't miss this exclusive Hard Files with TESTAMENT, only on Hard Attack!

June 28, 2007

Testament has signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records! Congrats, guys!!!

We have 2 new t-shirt designs: Neon-Green Testament logo S/S; and Flame-Cross L/S posted in the 'Merch' section.

June 23, 2007

Happy Birthday, Chuck Billy!

June 17, 2007

'Tour' dates revised - check it out!

June 12, 2007

'Tour' section updated - new Beijing, China date.

Added new merch: Babydolls, T-shirts, Zip-up Hoodie.

May 14, 2007

'Tour' section updated - new East Coast dates added.

Happy Birthday, Eric Peterson!

May 11, 2007

Asia dates added for late July.

May 05, 2007

The Russian dates set for July have been postponed. The tour dates have been updated.

April 16, 2007

Testament "writing rehearsals" got underway the weekend of 4/14/07. YES, they are *really* working on the next record! Alex was back east due to shows with the Alex Skolnick Trio. View pics from the Official MySpace blog:

Testament writing rehearals pics

The guys leave for Mexico/South America this week.

March 28, 2007

Tour dates updated.

March 23, 2007

The tour dates have been updated. Please note that there are a few date/venue changes.

March 14, 2007

New Bootleg DVD for sale: "Testament - Live at The Independent - San Francisco, CA." Filmed by Walter Morgan/Deadly Embrace.

Also, added new silver print merchandise: T-shirts, Hoodies and Baby Dolls!

March 09, 2007

Russia dates added today; festival dates in Europe have been updated.

February 23, 2007

Tour dates have been updated - they are confirmed.

January 13, 2007

*PLEASE NOTE: The Australian Tour Dates have been updated.

January 09, 2007

Official Merchandise re-stocked, Bootleg DVDs, Baby Dolls, Hoodies, T-shirts! Check it out - shipping still half-off, so hurry and order yours now!

January 01, 2007

Happy New Year!