Testament have been spending time in the studio recording "The Dark Roots Of Earth", the follow up to their 2008 Golden God 'Album of the Year' award winning album, "The Formation of Damnation", released on Nuclear Blast Records to critical acclaim. The album was named SiriusXM Liquid Metal's 'Album of the Year' in 2008, and debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top 200. "The Formation of Damnation" is Testament's highest charting release in their 24-year history. Set to be released in late April/early May via Nuclear Blast Records "The Dark Roots Of Earth" is on of the most anticipated albums of 2012 in Heavy Music. Here is what vocalist and front-man Chuck Billy had to say about the NEW Testament record.
"It's done... I have three songs left to sing. I think it is going to be a very strong record. It's the first record in a long time that we felt really confident before the record was done. On the last few records we knew we had some good songs, but we didn't know how good the record was until we sat down and listened to the record from start to finish. For this record it's a lot different, we know just by doing the demos and hearing the songs on their own... they all have a life for themselves! While before, you had to listen to the record as a whole. I think the beauty of this album is that we didn't have anyone breathing down our necks saying 'hurry!' And we really took our time to make sure that it's right! I think this is the Testament record that's suppose to be right now!" - Chuck Billy (Front-man of Testament)
Due to a "serious injury," Testament's drummer Paul Bostaph was unable to take part of the studio sessions for "The Dark Roots Of Earth"! This undisclosed injury has also kept Bostaph away from the current Testament tour with Anthrax and Death Angel.
For select dates during this current tour (October 28 through November 13) , "The Atomic Clock", Gene Hoglan (ex-Dark Angel, ex-Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Dethklok) will be stepping in for Bostaph. Hoglan was also part of Testament's studio sessions. The remaining dates will see Testament joined by John Tempesta (Exodus, White Zombie, Rob Zombie, Helmet, The Cult).
The band is currently on the road with fellow Thrashers Anthrax and Death Angel! This tour is NOT to be missed!
Testament with Anthrax & Death Angel:
- 10/21 Las Vegas @ LVCS – No Anthrax
- 10/22 Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theater
- 10/23 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
- 10/24 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
- 10/26 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
- 10/28 Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
- 10/29 Austin, TX @ Emo’s East
- 10/30 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
- 11/1 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
- 11/2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
- 11/4 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
- 11/5 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
- 11/6 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
- 11/8 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
- 11/10 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
- 11/11 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
- 11/12 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom * NEW
- 11/13 Huntington, NY @ The Paramount * NEW
- 11/15 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
- 11/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
- 11/18 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues * NEW
- 11/19 Milwaukee, WI @ Rave Ballroom
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