Band: Testament
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Originally known as Legacy, Testament are one of the first and one of the best Bay Area thrash bands, and the only one who didn't disband at any point. Really, each album has a unique sound, and each is undeniably metal (except for The Ritual). Testament are also one of the only bands that has actually gotten heavier as time progressed, which has pleased long-time fans like me, though I doubt they will ever equal the brilliance of "Practice What You Preach".
The band took a break while vocalist Chuck Billy was recovering from surgery which removed a cancerous tumor from his throat, but they are once again working on new material.
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Current (or Last Known) Lineup
| Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Billy | Vocals | Dublin Death Patrol | James Murphy | |
| Paul Bostaph | Drums | Exodus, Forbidden, Forbidden Evil, Slayer | ||
| Greg Christian | Bass | Legacy (USA) | ||
| Eric Peterson | Guitar | Dragonlord | Legacy (USA), Old Man's Child | |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar | Alex Skolnick Trio | Attention Deficit, Legacy (USA), Savatage | Lamb of God |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
| Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Allen | Drums | Dragonlord, Sadus | |
| Nick Barker | Drums | Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, Lock Up | Benediction, Brujeria, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Old Man's Child |
| Mike Chlasciak | Guitar | PainMuseum, Sebastian Bach & Friends | Metal Mike Chlasciak, Halford, Isolation Chamber |
| Steve Smyth | Guitar | Dragonlord | Nevermore, Vicious Rumors |
Discography (19 Releases)
2008 - The Formation of Damnation by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Paul Bostaph | Drums |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
2005 - Live In London (Live) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
2004 - Days of Darkness (Comp) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
2001 - First Strike Still Deadly by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Steve Digiorgio | Bass |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| Steve Souza (as Zetro) | Vocals |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
2001 - The Very Best Of (Comp) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
1999 - The Gathering by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Steve Digiorgio | Bass |
| Dave Lombardo | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
1997 - Signs Of Chaos (Comp.) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
1997 - Demonic by Testament
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| Glen Alvelais | Guitar |
| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Gene Hoglan | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Derrick Ramirez | Bass |
1996 - The Best Of Testament (Comp) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
1995 - Live At The Fillmore (Live) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Jon Dette | Drums |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
1994 - Low by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| James Murphy | Guitar |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| John Tempesta | Drums |
1993 - Return To The Apocalyptic City (Live) by Testament
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| Glen Alvelais | Guitar |
| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Paul Bostaph | Drums |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
1992 - Electric Crown (Single) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1992 - The Ritual by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1990 - Souls Of Black by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1989 - Practice What You Preach by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1988 - The New Order by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1988 - Live at Eindhoven (Live) by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |
1987 - The Legacy by Testament
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| Chuck Billy | Vocals |
| Greg Christian | Bass |
| Louie Clemente | Drums |
| Eric Peterson | Guitar |
| Alex Skolnick | Guitar |