Testament was formed in 1983 in Berkeley, California, as part of the Bay Area thrash metal movement that also included Metallica, Slayer, and Exodus. Before releasing its debut album, The Legacy, in 1987, the band renamed itself from Legacy to its current name. Chuck Billy's powerful singing and Alex Skolnick's complex guitar playing established them as pioneers in the technical side of metal.
Testament achieved early success with albums such as Practice What You Preach (1989), which charted on the Billboard 200, and Souls of Black (1990), which led to international tours. They sold millions of records around the world over the years and had an impact on many metal bands. Some of their most famous collaborations are tours with Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Megadeth. They are still one of thrash metal's strongest bands after putting out 13 studio albums.
Testament's concerts can draw anywhere from 2,000 to 20,000 fans, depending on the venue. Some of the biggest venues are Wacken Open Air and Download Festival. Setlists often have older songs like "Into the Pit," "Over the Wall," and "The New Order," as well as newer songs from albums like Titans of Creation. Their concerts are notorious for having crazy mosh pits, complicated solos, and never-ending excitement. Get your Testament tickets on Yadara now to see thrash metal live.