I mean, who needs sleep when you can have another Testament album, right? In a shocking turn of events, Testament’s Chuck Billy revealed in an interview with the Appetite For Distortion podcast that the band is working on a follow-up to their 2025 album “Para Bellum”. Because, you know, the world was just missing that one thing: more Testament music.
The band’s singer spoke about the writing process, saying that they’re “probably gonna deliver records every couple of years instead of every four years at this pace right now”, which is just great news for all you Testament fans out there who were worried that you’d have to wait too long for more of their signature thrash metal sound. I mean, who needs a social life when you can have new Testament music every two years?
The Inspiration Behind the Music
According to Chuck, the band is drawing inspiration from newer bands like Lorna Shore, because who doesn’t love a good dose of death metal to get those creative juices flowing? It’s not like they’re trying to be cool or anything, but hey, if it works, it works. And let’s be real, if Testament can make it sound good, then more power to them. Chris Dovas, the band’s drummer, is apparently a big fan of death metal and loves playing fast, which is just perfect for those who enjoy a good headache.
But seriously, it’s interesting to see how the band is experimenting with their sound, trying to incorporate some modern elements while still staying true to their roots. As Chuck said, “We can’t go out and be that, because we don’t wanna mimic it, but we can definitely be inspired by it”. Because, you know, the last thing we need is another band trying to be something they’re not.
The Next Album
So, what can we expect from the next Testament album? Well, according to Chuck, they’ve got around nine tracks ready to go, and they’re hoping to start recording next summer. Because, you know, summer is the perfect time to release a face-melting thrash metal album. The band’s been working closely with Juan Urteaga and Jens Bogren, who mixed the album for the first time, so we can expect some top-notch production quality. And let’s not forget the cover art, which was once again painted by the talented Eliran Kantor.
But hey, who needs all the details when you can just wait for the album to drop and experience it for yourself? I mean, it’s not like you have anything better to do with your time.
In all seriousness, though, it’s great to see Testament still going strong after all these years, and we can’t wait to hear what they have in store for us next. So, stay tuned, folks, and try to contain your excitement. 🤘
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