Alex Skolnick says Phil Demmel is the Winston Wolf of metal guitarists, as the ex-Machine Head man joins Testament’s EU tour By Matt Parker published 25 May 23 Metal’s own super-sub has been drafted in to cover while Skolnick takes time out due to a family emergency
Watch Alex Skolnick demo Steve Lukather’s live rig and reveal what’s on the Toto guitarist’s pedalboard By Sam Roche last updated 15 July 22 Testament and Toto were rehearsing in the same facility in Hamburg, so Skolnick tip-toed over and tried Lukather's signature Ernie Ball Music Man on for size
Watch members of Testament, Anthrax and more take on the Stevie Nicks/Tom Petty classic Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around By Richard Bienstock published 17 March 21 It’s the second Nicks cover from the virtual supergroup
Testament's Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson on creating turbulent music for turbulent times By Jeff Kitts published 26 August 20 The Testament guitarists on their gear philosophies, the evolution of their sound, and why Chuck Billy remains their toughest critic
Watch Anthrax, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies members play Rush’s Freewill in epic quarantine jam By Richard Bienstock published 24 April 20 The group has also tackled two additional Rush songs, YYZ and La Villa Strangiato
From face-melting funk to meditative acoustic soundscapes: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published 10 April 20 An eclectic selection of forward-looking new tracks to get you through your time at home
Stream Sunday's live interview event with Alex Skolnick right here By Guitar World Staff published 25 September 19 Join us as we dig into behind-the-scenes stories about the Alex Skolnick Trio’s latest album, Conundrum, and much more
Testament Main Man Eric Peterson Talks New Dragonlord Album, 'Dominion' By Jon Wiederhorn published 5 December 18 Eric Peterson discusses how he went back to his roots for Dragonlord's brutal third album, 'Dominion.'
Anthrax, Testament, John 5 and More Announced to Play Megadeth's Inaugural Megacruise By Richard Bienstock published 9 October 18 Other confirmed performers include Corrosion of Conformity, Armored Saint and DevilDriver.
Metal Allegiance Unveil Official Video for 'Bound by Silence' By Richard Bienstock published 27 August 18 Supergroup featuring members of Megadeth and Testament are joined by Armored Saint's John Bush on new song.
Exploring the Diminished Scale with Alex Skolnick By Alex Skolnick published 10 August 18 The diminished scale is a highly useful resource for adding spice to solos.
Alex Skolnick Trio Announce New Album, 'Conundrum' By Guitar World Staff published 6 August 18 First album from Testament guitarist's jazz trio since 2011 will arrive September 7.
Slayer Announce Final North American Tour with Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament, Behemoth By Guitar World Staff published 23 January 18
Alex Skolnick Explains Triads and Sweep Picking By Damian Fanelli published 5 October 16 Alex Skolnick and Reverb.com recently got together to create a helpful "Guitar Tricks"video dedicated totriads and sweep picking. You can check it out below.
NAMM 2016: Dean Guitars Introduces Eric Peterson Old Skull V Limited By Guitar World Staff published 16 January 16 Dean Guitars has announced the new Eric Peterson Signature guitar. This guitar features Eric's iconic Old Skull graphic with all the same appointments as his original.
Metal Allegiance to Launch Self-Titled Debut Album at BackStory Live Interview Event By Guitar World Staff published 13 August 15
Guitar World's 11 Essential Thrash Metal Albums By Richard Bienstock, Josh Hart published 15 July 15 Check out Guitar World's guide to 11 essential thrash metal albums—discs or downloads every self-respecting metalhead should have in his/her record collection.
Testament Let Fans Own Shares of Their Song “Native Blood” — Video By Damian Fanelli published 2 December 14 Testament are redefining what it means to invest in a band. The Berkeley-based thrash metal band is giving fans a chance to own shares of their song “Native Blood” (from Dark Roots).
Testament Release "Rise Up" Video from Live DVD/2CD, 'Dark Roots Of Thrash' By Guitar World Staff published 12 September 13