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“It’s nothing crazy, but I have some weird, oddball sounds if needed”: Alex Skolnick reveals what’s on his pedalboard

By Andrew Daly published 29 March 24

Come take a look and see what the jazz phenom and Testament lead guitarist has on his 'board, and find out which pedal gives him “Tommy Bolin and Eddie Van Halen” vibes

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

Skolnick Benante supergroup covers Stop Draggin' My Heart Around

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.

The Top 10 Heavy Metal Album Openers

By Tony Grassi published 4 July 16

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).