Testament's Thrash Tour & Reissue

0:00It's April 19th. This is Music News today, powered by AI tracking hits, artists, and trends. Bay Area Thrashe King's Testament just dropped a mini-documentary on their U.S. leg of the Thrashe of the Titans tour. They headlined every show alongside overkill and destruction, kicking off March 14th in Portland, Oregon, and wrapping April 10th in Berkeley, California. This package made it one of the heaviest runs of the year. Their latest album, Parabellum, hit Shelves in October 2025 through Nuclear Blast. They recorded it with Juan Ortillaga. Got that first time mix from Jens Bogren and Elearon Cantor handled the cover art. It launched with a video for the single and fantasy side AI, directed by Joey Durango. The real game changer here is new drummer Chris Dovas, who locked in full time in 2023 after replacing Dave Lombardo. Dovas brought speed, precision, and fresh dynamics, shaping songs with guitarist Erid Peterson.

1:00He even subbed for Lombardo back in 2022 on the Bay Strikes Back tour due to misfit scheduling. Now they're re-issuing their 1989 classic practice which you preach on May 8th, remastered by Justin Sturts at Sterling Sound. Expect digital and limited 180 gram yellow orange swirl vinyl with Black Splatter plus new artwork from original designer Bill Benson and a 20-page booklet packed with rare photos and liner notes. Testament keeps pushing thrash forward, blending their legacy with new fireproof, these titans still reign supreme.