The following messege has been posted on the band's offical site:

"The great revenge: Testament's upcoming release entitled "The Formation Of Damnation" is being recorded as we speak! They are currently recording the drums tracks with Andy Sneap at Fantasy Studios, in Berkeley, California.

More details, studio reports and pics coming soon... stay tuned!"

Testament's current lineup is rounded out by Chuck Billy on vocals, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar and Greg Christian on bass. The drums will be recorded with long time band friend Paul Bostaph (Slayer, Exodus, Forbidden, Systematic).

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Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Prosthetic Records is proud to announce reissues from Bay Area metal legends Testament. Both to feature new liner notes, 1997's "Demonic" was remastered and 1999's "The Gathering" will include the previously only available in Japan, "Hammer Of The Gods." Both will see a worldwide release through the label on Jan. 8, 2008. Previously released through Spitfire Records and currently out of print, both records are a welcome addition to the Prosthetic Records catalog.

Currently gearing up for the release of a new studio record featuring all new music via Nuclear Blast, Testament's line-up for "Demonic" included Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad), while "The Gathering" featured metal legends James Murphy (Death, Obituary), Steve DiGiorgio (Death, Iced Earth, Sadus), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer).

Comments Lamb Of God drummer Chris Adler: "Testament is far and away one of the most influential bands in all of modern metal. While other veteran acts soak up much of the spotlight with sing a-longs, Testament maintains the unsurpassed musicianship, integrity and brutality that continues to create an untouchable legacy."

More praise for Testament: Joel Stroesl (Killswitch Engage): "Testament has been one of my favorite bands for many years...they have always helped define aggression and musicianship. They are one of the few bands that have kicked ass throughout their entire career. "Demonic" and "The Gathering" not only kept with the times in the metal world...but set new standards."

Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir): "The Gathering was a sledgehammer to the face when it came out and still is to this day! Sheer rawness and power combined with catchy, groovy patterns and monstrous thrash riffs proves Testament as one of the most influential metal bands ever to grace planet earth. I sum this album up in one word: authority!"

Dez Fafara (Devildriver): "The Gathering is equal to "Back In Black" by AC/DC in its song writing and song sequence. For some, its either Metallica or Testament; for me it's Testament. "Demonic" is the deadliest, dirtiest, crushing record, where they truly found their heavier and darker side."

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Testament

According to a blog on the legendary Bay Area Thrashers' MySpace, Testament are officially working with acclaimed drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-Slayer/ex-Forbidden/ex-Exodus).

Paul Bostaph will join the ranks alongside originating classic thrash legends Chuck Billy on vocals, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar and Greg Christian on bass.

Unfortunately Nick Barker will not be recording with Testament on this new album, due to Homeland Security and International Work Visa issues. Rather than delaying this long awaited return of Testament, the band has chosen to recruit Paul Bostaph, long time friend and member, to record on the much anticipated album, which is tentatively scheduled for a spring 2008 release via Nuclear Blast. Paul Bostaph will join the ranks alongside originating classic thrash legends Chuck Billy on vocals, Alex Skolnick on lead guitar, Eric Peterson on rhythm guitar and Greg Christian on bass.

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Testament

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area Thrashers Testament have cancelled their previously announced dates in Italy due to "scheduling conflicts." The promoter of the Italian gigs, Debbie Bisceglia, has released the following statement from Testament's management regarding the cancellations: "Due to events beyond their control, Testament are cancelling two upcoming shows in Italy only, August 31 and September 1. The band wishes to express their grief in cancelling these two shows."

There has been a difficult situation recently involving band drummer Nick Barker having visa issues and due to scheduling conflicts the band are going into the studio earlier at the end of August, earlier than anticipated, to begin recording their forthcoming Nuclear Blast release. Testament wishes to thank the fans for their continued support as well as Debbie and the Italian promoters of these shows for being so generous with their understanding of the situation. Testament will be back in Italy soon and make it up to everyone. The affected dates are as follows. Aug. 31st Velvet - Rimini, Italy and Sep. 1st Route To Hell Fest - Palamaggio-Caserta, Italy

Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Testament

Heavy metal heroes Testament ink a deal with Heavy Metal Record Company Giants Nuclear Blast to distribute brand new Testament music featuring the killer lineup of original members Eric Peterson, Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian and the addition of monster drummer Nick Barker (Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth).

"We are very happy that we are signed to one of the best metal labels in the world. It's a great feeling that we are in a house that will not crumble" says band vocalist Chuck Billy.

"This is going to be our best record to date, and it will be the essence of what Testament is. Nuclear Blast is the perfect label for us. They eat, breathe and sleep, metal. I am excited also because a lot of my favorite bands are on Nuclear Blast, giving us the opportunity to be label-mates with them. Finally we are coming home!" stated Eric Peterson.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Testament

Thrash Legends Testament have checked in with the following message:

"Testament "writing rehearsals" got underway the weekend of 4/14/07. YES, they are *really* working on the next record! Alex was back east due to shows with the Alex Skolnick Trio. View pics from the Official MySpace blog:

Testament writing rehearals pics

The guys leave for Mexico/South America this week."

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Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament
Event:	Testament: South American Tour

Alex Skolnick Trio, the band led by Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick, has posted four songs from its newly released album, "Last Day In Paradise", on its MySpace Page. Check out the tracks 'Mercury Retrograde', 'Western Sabbath Stomp', 'Last Day In Paradise' and 'Tom Sawyer' (a live electronica-inspired version of the Rush classic) at this location.

"Last Day In Paradise" is available on Magnatude Records. The CD consists of seven original compositions along with three arrangements of hard rock "standards" (a concept upon which the trio has built a strong reputation as an instrumental group that appeals to straight ahead jazz fans and rock fans alike).

Three video clips of Alex Skolnick Trio's August 31, 2006 concert in Schenectady, New York have been posted online:

'Electric Eye' (Judas Priest cover): click here for the video
'Goodbye To Romance' (Ozzy Osbourne cover): click here for the video
'Detroit Rock City' (Part 2) (KISS cover): click here for the video

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Source:

metalhammer.co.uk

Official press release:

Continuing the return of Testament, the original line-up will perform shows world-wide in 2007. Influencing a whole metal movement today, Testament maintain the originators of thrash.

Drummer Nick Barker (Dimmu Borgir/Cradle Of Filth) will join all original members Alex Skolnick (guitar), Greg Christian (bass), Eric Peterson (guitar) and Chuck Billy (vocals) for this historical year. Testament is currently working on new material for an upcoming CD release. Stay tuned for more information.

Band guitarist Eric Peterson exclaims, "Hey metal world! Working hard with Nick on some new ideas and some cool old school styles and it's coming together really killer! Six songs already in the can so far! Just waiting for the Chief to come up with some lyrics to match, we get into the studio to track the drums in June...looking forward to busting out some new ones for this summer at the festivals and get a reaction!"

Chuck Billy states "It's been a long time coming, this new album is like a good wine, you throw in the grapes and 'crush.'"

3/23 Budapest, Hungary @ Almassy MK Hall
3/24 Katowice, Poland @ Hala Spodek
3/26 Dallas, TX @ the Granada Theatre
3/27 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
3/29 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
3/30 Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
3/31 Santa Ana, CA @ the Galaxy Theatre (CA Metal Fest)
4/19 Torreon, Mexico @ Salon Ferrocarrilero
4/20 Monterrey, Mexico @ Café Iguana
4/21 Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador
4/22 Carolina, Puerto Rico @ Arena
4/25 Sao Paulo. Brazil @ Via Funchal
4/26 Curitiba, Brazil @ Hellooch
4/27 Rio de Janiero, Brazil @ Canecao
4/29 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ El Teatro Flores
4/30 Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Caupolican
7/06 Derbyshire, England @ Bloodstock Open Air
7/07 Leeuwarden, Netherlands @ Waldrock Festival
7/19 Nuernberg, Germany @ Earthshaker Festival
8/17 Oulu, Finland @ Jalometalli festival
8/18 Notodden, Norway @ Metal Heart Festival
8/19 Gotenborg, Sweden @ TBC
8/21 Kolding, Denmark @ Godset
8/22 Antwerpen, Belgium @ Hof Ter Lo
8/23 Deventer, Holland @ Burgerweeshuis
8/24 Bergen, Norway @ Hole in the Sky - Bergen Metal Festival
8/25 Gemunden, Germany @ Up From The Ground Open Air Festival
8/31 Rimini, Italy @ Velvet
9/01 Palmaggio-Caserta, Italy @ Route to Hell Festival

UPDATED on 10 March, thanks to beer

Testament have scheduled three more dates in Russia in July. The details are as follows:

Jul. 03 - Voronej, Russia - 100 Streams
Jul. 04 - Saratov, Russia - Club Vostok

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Source:	lambgoat.com
Band profile:	Testament

Veteran Thrashers Testament have updated their Australian tour schedule. The group's previously announced February 9th show in Canberra has been moved to Brisbane and the February 11th show in Perth has been cancelled altogether.

Testament's Australian tour now looks like this:

February 07 - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Melbourne, Australia
February 08 - The Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia
February 09 - The Waterloo Hotel, Brisbane, Australia

Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament
Event:	Testament: Australian Tour

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area Metallers Testament will embark on a short tour of Australia in February 2007.
Confirmed dates are as follows:

Feb. 07 the Prince of Wales Hotel - Melbourne, Australia
Feb. 08 the Manning barSydney, Australia
Feb. 09 the ANU barCanberra, Australia
Feb. 10 the Waterloo Hotel - Brisbane, Australia

Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Thrash metallers Testament have posted online via their merch section of the band's website a new 'bootleg' in DVD format for sale. 'Testament - Live in Istanbul' , was filmed earlier this year by Deadly Embrace Productions and contains the following tracklist:

01. The Preacher
02. The New Order
03. The Haunting
04. Electric Crown
05. Sins Of Omission
06. Burnt Offerings
07. Souls Of Black
08. Into The Pit
09. The Legacy
10. Practice What You Preach
11. Trial By Fire
12. Over The Wall
13. Alone In The Dark
14. Disciples Of The Watch
15. Raging Waters

*ALL REGIONS*
U.S. $18.00 / Overseas $23.00
(+ $5.00 U.S.; $8.00 O/S Shipping & Handling each)

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Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Veteran Thrashers Testament have announced that their drummer Louie Clemente will not be able to take part in upcoming Testament shows due to 'medical reasons'. The band is planning to tour the United States, Europe and South Korea through July and August. Experienced drummer and good friend to the band, Paul Bostaph will be filling in for the unwell Clemente.

Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Veteran Thrash Metallers have announced some more tour dates to the list for dates this winter/summer. The tour now includes more USA dates, a Korean date and a Canadian date. Here is the full list of dates including the new ones:

U.S.A.:
July 12 Key Club - Hollywood, CA
July 13 Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA
July 14 Nevada Empire Ballroom - Las Vegas, NV
July 15 Venue of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ
July 16 Reflections - Victorville, CA

Europe:
July 21 Earthshaker Fest - Rieden, Germany
July 22 Metalcamp Fest - Tolmin, Slovenia
July 24 Carling Academy Islington - London, England
July 25 Bradford Rio - Bradford, England
July 26 JB's - Dudley, England
July 28 Metalway Festival - Jerez, Spain
July 29 Metalway Festival - Gernika, Spain

Asia:
August 05 Busan Rock Festival - Busan City, Korea

Canada:
Oct 14 Brave Words 6-Pack Festival, Le Medley - Montreal, Canada

In other Testament news, the band is planning on entering the studio in a few months to start recording their (long awaited) first album for the 21st century. The album is set for release in early 2007. Guitarist Eric Peterson has said that the new album will feature Testament's original lineup.

Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Testament have parted ways with management company Thrill Entertainment Group. They would like to wish Phil Arnold all the best. For band bookings, contact Chuck Bernal at Artists Worldwide. For other inquiries e-mail: testamentmgmt@testamentlegions.com.

Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

TESTAMENT manager Phil Arnold of Thrill Entertainment has issued the following update on the band's current and upcoming activities:

"In prepping for the next studio album, TESTAMENT re-opened its Driftwood Studios at a new location. They had shut down the Oakland industrial-area site when Chuck Billy was going through his eventually-successful cancer treatments. With state-of-the-art HD ProTools upgrades installed, Driftwood continues an aggressive cutting edge approach that TESTAMENT embarked upon in Oakland with 'Demonic' , its 1997 #1 Metal Album. The prior Oakland location was also the recording home of their 1999 #1 Metal Album, 'The Gathering' .

"The new site, in downtown Pittsburg , CA , is an older cement-brick & mortar building with previous recording-studio history, a fact unknown until recently to Peterson and Billy . The new installation has an eerie-inhabitant vibe, because the deep-in-the-catacombs control-room motion detectors frequently go off at late-night/pre-dawn hours ? while no access to the building interior is possible without triggering the perimeter security systems, which remain silent. Oddly, the interior motion detectors never go off in daytime hours; and each time the late-night activity is investigated, no evidence of entry is detected and nothing is disturbed. No mice droppings ? no nothing.

"A retired local resident, who identified himself only as ' Frank ' ? a cousin of Kris Kristofferson and a former bass-player of WILLIE NELSON ? stopped by recently to nose around the boarded-up studio spot while it was under reconstruction by some new faces. The Pittsburg downtown area, on the Sacramento River delta, was once a thriving boomtown whose heyday was during WWII and the years following. Now mostly a bedroom community for commuters who work in or near San Francisco Bay , it is a last stop for them on one leg of the Bay Area BART train system.

" Frank , both friendly and curious, had a disarming demeanor and elicited some cordial dialogue about Driftwood being a private recording studio. The location looks like a no-name warehouse and except for the now-obvious security gates, you'd think it was vacant. Perfect for a private studio and the lair for the next spawning from TESTAMENT .

"His eyes lit up when Billy mentioned 'recording studio'. He said that previously this location had been occupied by the prestigious, yet underground, Norman Abercrombie Studios , a noted Bay Area jazz and blues recording spot for many years. It closed in the early '80s when Abercrombie retired. Billy laughed, and said it looked and felt like it had been vacant since the '80s, too.

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