Testament
Bay Area thrash veterans from the genre's first wave, still built around Chuck Billy's roar and Alex Skolnick's lead guitar.
Where to see Testament
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- Greensboro ComplexTickets
- Coca-Cola ColiseumTickets
- Place BellTickets
- Masonic Temple - DetroitTickets
- The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)Tickets
- ArmoryTickets
- The Midland Theatre - MOTickets
- Steelhouse OmahaTickets
- The FactoryTickets
- The TruthTickets
- The Dome by Rutter MillsTickets
- The Paramount BaltimoreTickets
- Citizens Live at The WylieTickets
- The Met Presented by HighmarkTickets
- Brooklyn ParamountTickets
- College Street Music HallTickets
- MGM Music Hall at FenwayTickets
- OVO Arena WembleyTickets
- Motorpoint Arena NottinghamTickets
- Co-op LiveTickets
- Utilita Arena CardiffTickets
- bp pulse LIVETickets
- Leeds First Direct Bank ArenaTickets
- Vorst Nationaal/Forest NationalTickets
- AFAS LiveTickets
- Mitsubishi Electric HALLETickets
- Sporthalle HamburgTickets
- UFO im VelodromTickets
- ZenithTickets
- PNE ForumTickets
- Moda CenterTickets
- Paramount TheatreTickets
- The UnionTickets
- Red Rocks AmphitheatreTickets
- Fox Theater - OaklandTickets
- YouTube TheaterTickets
- Arizona Financial TheatreTickets
- Bayou Music CenterTickets
- Boeing Center at Tech PortTickets
- Criterion Theater - Oklahoma CityTickets
- The Pavilion at Toyota Music FactoryTickets
- The Fillmore New OrleansTickets
- Coca-Cola RoxyTickets
- War Memorial Auditorium-FLTickets
- Greensboro ComplexTickets
About Testament
Testament is a metal band from Berkeley, CA, formed in 1983.
Testament started in 1983 under the name Legacy, formed around guitarist Eric Peterson. Original singer Steve Souza left for Exodus, Chuck Billy replaced him, and the renamed band debuted in 1987 with The Legacy. The New Order, Practice What You Preach and Souls of Black followed in quick succession, pairing street-level thrash riffs with Alex Skolnick's more melodic, jazz-informed solos.
Through the 1990s the lineup shifted repeatedly, and 1999's The Gathering, with Dave Lombardo on drums, pushed toward a heavier, death-metal-leaning sound. After Billy's treatment for cancer in the early 2000s, Skolnick rejoined, and the band has since released The Formation of Damnation, Dark Roots of Earth, Brotherhood of the Snake and Titans of Creation, with Peterson still writing most of the riffs.
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Questions about Testament
What festivals is Testament playing in 2027?
Testament is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027, Sonic Temple 2027.
Is Testament on tour?
Yes. Testament has 44 shows listed, from Toronto, ON on Feb 12, 2027 to Greensboro, NC on May 11, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
Is Testament playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Testament is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
Is Testament playing Sonic Temple 2027?
Yes, Testament is on the Sonic Temple 2027 lineup, May 13–16, 2027 at Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH. They play Thursday, May 13.
Where is Testament from?
Testament is from Berkeley, CA.
Who is in Testament?
Testament is Alex Skolnick (guitar), Eric Peterson (guitar), Chuck Billy (lead vocals), Gene Hoglan (drums), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Chris Dovas (drums). Former members include Derrick Ramirez, Louie Clemente, Steve Souza and Greg Christian.
When did Testament form?
Testament formed in Berkeley in 1983.
What was Testament's first album?
Testament's first album was The Legacy (1987). The latest is Para Bellum (2025).
What kind of music does Testament play?
Testament plays metal.