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Testament

An album cover for Testament - Para Bellum is a dramatic, painterly scene dominated by fiery orange and yellow tones, suggesting a catastrophic event. Five dark, robed, shadowy figures stand in the foreground, each holding a staff or weapon and casting long shadows towards the viewer. They are facing a brilliant, glowing, angelic or goddess-like figure with long, flowing hair and wings of light, who appears to be floating in an explosion of energy that resembles a mushroom cloud. The figure's hands are clasped in a gesture of prayer or reverence. The band name, "TESTAMENT," is centered at the top in a metallic, stylized font, and the album title, "PARA BELLUM," is spelled out in capital letters at the very bottom. The overall image evokes themes of war, apocalypse, and divine power.
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TESTAMENT – Para Bellum

October 18, 2025 Frank Jaeger Leave a comment
A landmark in US thrash metal releases its thirteenth album. This should be a band that does not have to be introduced anymore, right? Genre Defining Place in History When Testament appeared openly in the …READ MORE
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CHUCK BILLY (TESTAMENT): “When We Play These Songs, It Takes Us Back To Having Some Fun!”

September 7, 2024 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment
Testament has long been one of the top Thrash Metal bands to come out of the 1980s, and they are still going strong on their new tour with Kreator. Metal Express Radio’s Bryce Van Patten …READ MORE
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ALEX SKOLNICK (METAL ALLEGIANCE, TESTAMENT): “It’s Hard To Believe It’s Been Ten Years”

January 20, 2024 Matt Zaniboni Leave a comment
Heavy Metal supergroup Metal Allegiance will be celebrating their tenth anniversary as a band with a massive show set to take place at the House Of Blues in Anaheim on January 25th. Metal Allegiance’s own …READ MORE
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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 24: Falling Fast

October 26, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

I was a late bloomer when it comes to Thrash Metal. It is still not my favorite subgenre, but there are some Thrash Metal bands I hold in very high esteem.

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Tales from a Metalhead

Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 7: FM days

May 18, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment
I was doing Hard Rock shows on FM radio for about 15 years before going online. Even though I did various shows on air in the coming years they all had one thing in common; me playing Hard Rock and Heavy Metal on the air

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TESTAMENT - Titans of Creation
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TESTAMENT – Titans of Creation

April 8, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment
Bay area legends Testament are back with their 13th album Titans of Creation. The album was nearly three years in the making due to a rigorous touring schedule and other band member commitments. “The days …READ MORE
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Daily Album Premieres

DAILY ALBUM PREMIERE Week 15, 2020

April 4, 2020 Scott Jeslis Leave a comment
Featuring new albums from Trash Heaven, Metal Church, Testament & Absolva!

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TESTAMENT - Brotherhood Of The Snake
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TESTAMENT – Brotherhood Of The Snake

October 26, 2016 Dan Skiba Leave a comment
Bay-area, California thrashers Testament are back at it with their 11th album entitled Brotherhood Of The Snake, which believe it or not is a “concept” release of sorts. Mostly what it is, though, is punch-in-the-face …READ MORE
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Daily Album Premieres

DAILY ALBUM PREMIERES Week 43, 2016

October 23, 2016 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment
Tune in the Daily Album Premiere Show to hear the finest metal releases just now hitting the streets! See this week’s schedule here! DAY BAND ALBUM Monday Miracle Flair Angels Cast Shadows Tuesday Aeternitas Fall …READ MORE
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MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, MASTODON Members Set For METAL ALLEGIANCE CD-Release Concert In NYC

July 24, 2015 Jay Maran Leave a comment
METAL ALLEGIANCE — the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of MEGADETH, TESTAMENT — which debuted on MOTÖRHEAD’s Motörboat cruise last year, and performed at this year’s NAMM show and on the ShipRocked cruise, will celebrate the release of its …READ MORE

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