Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. The band was formed in 1983 and it consists of Eric Peterson, Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Gene Hoglan, and Steve Di Giorgio. The band has experienced many changes over the years, and Peterson has been the only constant member. Their first album titled “The Legacy” was released in 1987 on Megaforce Records and it received instant attention in the thrash metal scene. From there on, the band continued its rise to fame, releasing over 13 studio albums, four live albums, five compilation albums, and more than twelve singles. Overall, the band has sold over 1.4 million albums in the U.S. alone and over 14 million copies worldwide. Testament has been credited as one the greatest metal bands of all times alongside Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax.
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