Testament

Active ·1987–present ·Oakland, United States Thrash Metal

Current lineup

  • Alex Skolnick Guitars 1987–1992, 2001, 2005–present
  • Chris Dovas Drums 2023–present
  • Chuck Billy Vocals 1987–present
  • Eric Peterson Guitars 1987–present
  • Steve DiGiorgio Bass 1998–2004, 2014–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2025 Para Bellum
 full length —
2020 Titans of Creation
 full length —
2019 Live at Dynamo Open Air 1997
 live —
2019 The Complete Albums 1987-1994
 compilation —
2016 Brotherhood of the Snake
 full length —
2013 Dark Roots of Thrash
 live —
2012 Dark Roots of Earth
 full length —
2009 Live at Eindhoven '87
 live —
2008 The Formation of Damnation
 full length —
2007 The Spitfire Collection
 compilation —
2005 Live in London
 live —
2004 Days of Darkness
 compilation —
2001 First Strike Still Deadly
 full length —
2000 The Very Best of Testament
 compilation —
1999 The Gathering
 full length —
1997 Signs of Chaos: The Best of Testament
 compilation —
1997 Demonic
 full length —
1996 The Best of Testament
 compilation —
1995 Live at the Fillmore
 live —
1994 Low
 full length —
1993 Return to the Apocalyptic City
 ep —
1992 The Ritual
 full length —
1990 Souls of Black
 full length —
1989 Practice What You Preach
 full length —
1988 The New Order
 full length —
1987 Live at Eindhoven
 live —
1987 The Legacy
 full length —

Latest News

Meshuggah Line Up Testament and Blood Incantation for a Fortieth Anniversary Run

Meshuggah Line Up Testament and Blood Incantation for a Fortieth Anniversary Run

Oct 26, 2026
Testament Join Welcome To Rockville 2027, With The Prodigy Beside Them

Testament Join Welcome To Rockville 2027, With The Prodigy Beside Them

Oct 25, 2026
Meshuggah Go to Sonic Temple in the Year They Turn Forty

Meshuggah Go to Sonic Temple in the Year They Turn Forty

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Chuck Billy Will Talk About His Memoir With David Ellefson in an Arizona Bookstore

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Oct 9, 2026
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Oct 8, 2026
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Chuck Billy Has Rob Halford Opening His Book and Randy Blythe Closing It

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