San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal giants Testament has officially announced a highly anticipated remastered reissue of their landmark 1989 studio album, Practice What You Preach. The upgraded collection is scheduled to arrive on May 8 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The newly polished Practice What You Preach (2026 Remaster) was sonically overhauled by audio engineer Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound. The release will be available across digital platforms and on a limited-edition 180-gram vinyl pressed in a striking yellow and orange swirl with black splatter, strictly capped at 1,250 copies worldwide.
The physical packaging features brand new artwork crafted by Bill Benson, the original designer behind the album’s iconic 1989 cover art. Additionally, the release includes a massive 20-page booklet showcasing previously unseen historical photos and documents provided directly from the personal archives of vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson, alongside newly penned liner notes.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming reissue, Chuck Billy stated:
“I am stoked about the remastered Practice What You Preach release with Nuclear Blast. With new artwork and bigger sound than the original. Drop the needle and bang your head!!”
Upon its initial release in 1989, Practice What You Preach served as a massive commercial breakthrough for Testament. The record achieved near-gold status in the United States and marked the band’s first-ever album to successfully break into the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The announcement of the remaster follows a highly active period for the thrash veterans. In October 2025, Testament released their latest full-length studio album, Para Bellum, through Nuclear Blast. The record was captured with engineer Juan Urteaga and mixed by acclaimed producer Jens Bogren.
Para Bellum also marked a major evolutionary step for the band’s rhythm section, introducing powerhouse drummer Chris Dovas. Officially joining the ranks in 2023 as the permanent replacement for former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, Chris Dovas injected a fresh sense of speed and precision into the group. Working closely with Eric Peterson throughout the writing sessions, the young drummer significantly accelerated the band’s workflow and helped shape the modern structural dynamics of their latest material. He had previously proven his chops by filling in for Dave Lombardo during the 2022 “The Bay Strikes Back Tour” when the veteran drummer faced scheduling conflicts with the Misfits.
Fans can catch the current Testament lineup live as they prepare to launch the U.S. leg of their massive “Thrash Of The Titans” world tour later this month. The highly anticipated trek unites them with fellow genre legends Overkill and Destruction for what promises to be one of the fiercest heavy metal tours of the year.
2026 “Thrash Of The Titans” U.S. Tour Dates:
- March 14, 2026 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
- March 15, 2026 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
- March 16, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
- March 18, 2026 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
- March 20, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
- March 21, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
- March 22, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
- March 24, 2026 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
- March 25, 2026 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
- March 27, 2026 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
- March 28, 2026 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- March 29, 2026 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
- March 31, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
- April 1, 2026 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
- April 3, 2026 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- April 4, 2026 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
- April 5, 2026 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
- April 8, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
- April 9, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
- April 10, 2026 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (no Overkill)
