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Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick Pays Tribute to 'Immense' Slayer Shredder Jeff Hanneman

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:21:15 +0000

Metal musicians of all sub genres are continuing to pay their respects to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Few guitarists have earned their spot with Hanneman as members of thrash's most elite pedigree, but Testament shredder Alex Skolnick is undeniably at the side of Hanneman in terms of skill and respect. As one of thrash's most admired guitarists, Skolnick has written an in-depth memorial of Hanneman from the viewpoint of a true six-string master.

Phil Anselmo, Corey Taylor + More Reflect on Slayer's Jeff Hanneman at Revolver Golden Gods

Chad Childers — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:43:49 +0000

The news of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman's death weighed heavy on the minds of many of the rockers attending Thursday night's Revolver Golden Gods ceremony, with many of the musicians just learning the tragic news as they were arriving for the show that night. Loudwire spoke with a number of the top rockers on the Revolver Golden Gods Black Carpet about Hanneman's life, legacy and what Slayer, in general, has meant to the metal community.

Testament's Alex Skolnick + Eric Peterson Talk Thrash on Fox Station

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:45:02 +0000

Whenever a metal band gets some attention from the mainstream media without having to go on a drunken or drug-fueled rampage, we as fans definitely count it as a win for our beloved subculture. However, it's even greater when a hilarious dichotomy is created between vanilla news anchors and metal musicians, which is what happened earlier this week (Feb. 21) when Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson of Testament stopped by a Fox news program in Michigan.

Shadows Fall Drop Off 2013 European + UK Tours

Chad Childers — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:21:49 +0000

Shadows Fall had been set for a big spring overseas. The band had booked dates with Testament in Europe and Ill Nino in the UK, but now they’ve bowed out of both of those tours. Shadows Fall revealed that they were exiting the upcoming treks due to “a number of circumstances beyond our control.” It is unknown what those [...]

Testament and Overkill Bring the Love to Metal Heads in New York City

Liz Ramanand — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:12:27 +0000

What better way to spend Valentine’s Day that with some thrash metal? Testament and Overkill rocked New York City’s Best Buy Theater on Thursday, Feb. 14, along with support from Flotsam and Jetsam and 4arm for the ‘Dark Roots of Earth’ Tour.

Testament's Set List From Huntington, New York Live Album Performance Revealed

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:20:35 +0000

Testament took the stage at Huntington, New York's Paramount Theatre Friday night (Feb. 15) with the primary goal of filming and recording the experience for an upcoming DVD and live album. In all, the band clocked in a 90-minute-plus performance and a set list from the show has now surfaced.

Testament's Chuck Billy Talks 'Dark Roots of Earth,' Favorite Metal Musicians + More

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:04:35 +0000

We recently had a lovely chat with Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. With Testament going strong after releasing their latest album, 'Dark Roots of Earth,' the band is set to conquer North America very soon through a winter trek with fellow thrash legends Overkill.

Testament Vocalist Chuck Billy Reveals 'Dream' to Finally Share the Stage With Metallica

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:05:38 +0000

California is the American Mecca for thrash metal. With top thrash innovators such as Metallica, Testament, Autopsy, Exodus, Death Angel and more having risen to fame together in the early '80s, a very tight-knit brotherhood has been created between these musicians. Despite this bond, Metallica and Testament have never toured together, and during our recent chat with Testament singer Chuck Billy, he told us it's his "dream" for the two acts to share a bill.

Testament Guitarist Eric Peterson Says Album Success May Factor Into Band's Future

Chad Childers — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Testament has seen their highs and lows over their career, and they’re thankful that the current lineup is doing well again. Guitarist and primary songwriter Eric Peterson spoke about the band’s current status and how their new record, ‘Dark Roots of Earth,’ figures into their future. Speaking with Sweden’s Radio Fireball (via Blabbermouth), Peterson explained, [...]

Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel Thrash Through New York City

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:57:22 +0000

Last night, Feb. 8, in New York City, Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel closed out their awesome thrash trek at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square. This tour was truly a thrashers paradise, bringing together a lineup of legendary acts which for many can rival the excitement for a ‘Big 4′ show.

Testament Reveal In-Depth Concepts for Upcoming Album

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:08:16 +0000

Thrash titans Testament recently unveiled some in-depth info about their next studio album. Decibel had the chance to interview one of the biggest voices in metal, Testament’s Chuck Billy, about the band’s upcoming album ‘The Dark Roots of Earth’ and the lyrical concepts that will be found within.

Testament Guitarists Fill in for Ailing Scott Ian at Anthrax's Kansas City Show

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:14 +0000

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian was forced to sit out of last night’s (Jan. 26) show in Kansas City, Mo., after taking ill. Filling in for Ian at the show were the two guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson from co-headliners Testament, as well as musicians from Death Angel who all switched off during different songs throughout Anthrax’s set.

Anthrax and Testament Announce 2012 Leg of U.S. Tour

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:18:46 +0000

Thrash metal titans Anthrax and Testament will continue their successful U.S. tour in 2012 with a new run of dates that kick off Jan. 22 in Las Vegas. The two veteran acts recently completed a five-week tour with opening act Death Angel, who will be along for the ride again on the 2012 dates. “The [...]