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NAMM 2013 Video: Michael Anthony and Alex Skolnick Introduce Signature Peavey and Budda Amps

Posted 02/01/2013 at 4:05pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Here's a Guitar World video from the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, which took place January 24 to 27 in Anaheim, California. During the gear-filled weekend, we paid a visit to the Peavey/Budda Amplification booth to check out several new amps. Saturday afternoon at NAMM, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick teamed up with Michael Anthony of Chickenfoot to introduce their new signature amps.

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NAMM 2013 Video: Alex Skolnick Demos His Signature Budda AS Preceptor Guitar Amp

Posted 02/01/2013 at 1:53pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Here's a Guitar World video from the 2013 Winter NAMM Show, which took place January 24 to 27 in Anaheim, California. During the gear-filled weekend, we paid a visit to the Peavey/Budda Amplification booth to check out several new pieces of gear. On Saturday afternoon at NAMM, Alex Skolnick of Testament and the Alex Skolnick Trio introduced the NAMM crowd to his new signature Budda AS Preceptor amp, going through each of the amp's three channels.

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Testament Announce Headlining Tour with Overkill, Flotsam and Jetsam

Posted 11/26/2012 at 12:29pm | by Josh Hart

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Legendary Bay Area thrashers Testament have just announced their first run of headlining dates in support of their most recent studio album, The Dark Roots of Earth. As if thrash fans needed any more enticement, the band will be joined by fellow legends of the genre, Overkill and Flotsam and Jetsam. Additional support will be provided by Australia's 4ARM.

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Interview: Testament on 'The Dark Roots of Earth'

Posted 08/07/2012 at 2:05pm | by Kory Grow

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I hate it when my bandmates won’t try new ideas,” says Eric Peterson, Testament’s longtime rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter. “I’ve tried putting slower songs on every record, and usually Chuck [Billy, frontman] isn’t feeling it. He’s insecure about singing on quieter songs. But this time around, he’d say no and then turn around and go, ‘Okay, I’ll try it.’ ”

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Testament Release "Native Blood" Music Video

Posted 07/30/2012 at 2:34pm | by Josh Hart

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Bay Area thrash legends Testament have just unveiled the official music video for their song "Native Blood." Check out the Mike Sloat-directed clip below.

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Testament Debut New Song, "Native Blood"

Posted 07/13/2012 at 1:53pm | by Josh Hart

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Bay Area thrash legends Testament have just premiered yet another new song from their upcoming new album, Dark Roots of Earth. Stream "Native Blood" in the SoundCloud player below.

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Testament Post First In-Studio Video for 'Dark Roots of Earth'

Posted 07/10/2012 at 9:59am | by Josh Hart

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Bay Area-thrash legends Testament have just posted their first in-studio video from the making of their upcoming new album, Dark Roots of Earth. Watch it below.

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Testament Streaming New Song, “True American Hate”

Posted 06/27/2012 at 12:37pm | by Josh Hart

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Thrash legends Testament won't release their new album, Dark Roots of Earth, until late next month, but you can get your first taste of the album in the form of a track called "True American Hate" right now. Stream it via the SoundCloud player below.

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Alex Skolnick to Appear at Today's "Mass Appeal: Guitars" Event In New York City

Posted 06/21/2012 at 1:46pm | by Damian Fanelli

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In association with Make Music NY, New York's largest free outdoor music festival, Guitar World and NYC Guitar School are hosting Mass Appeal: Guitars on June 21.

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Testament Reveal Artwork, Track Listing, Release Date for New Album, 'Dark Roots of Earth'

Posted 05/15/2012 at 1:49pm | by Josh Hart

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Thrash titans Testament have just announced a July 31 release date for their upcoming album, Dark Roots of Earth. The album will come in three configurations — CD, CD/DVD and vinyl — with the latter two including covers of Queen's "Dragon Attack," Scorpions' "Animal Magnetism" and Iron Maiden's "Powerslave."

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