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Testament's Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson on creating turbulent music for turbulent times

By Jeff Kitts

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

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

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

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

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

Other confirmed performers include Corrosion of Conformity, Armored Saint and DevilDriver.

Metal Allegiance Unveil Official Video for 'Bound by Silence'

By Richard Bienstock

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

The diminished scale is a highly useful resource for adding spice to solos.

Alex Skolnick Trio Announce New Album, 'Conundrum'

By Guitar World Staff

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

Alex Skolnick Explains Triads and Sweep Picking

By Damian Fanelli

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

NAMM 2016: Dean Guitars Introduces Eric Peterson Old Skull V Limited

By Guitar World Staff

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

Guitar World's 11 Essential Thrash Metal Albums

By Richard Bienstock, Josh Hart

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

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).