Bay Area thrash metal veterans Testament have released an official mini-documentary chronicling the opening night of their 2026 “Thrash Of The Titans” U.S. tour. The North American trek, which launched on March 14 in Portland, Oregon, and concluded on April 10 in Berkeley, California, saw the headliners joined by genre heavyweights Overkill and Destruction.
The tour followed the October 2025 release of Testament‘s latest studio album, Para Bellum, issued through Nuclear Blast. The record was engineered by Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren, and features cover artwork by Eliran Kantor. The promotional cycle for the record officially kicked off last August with the release of the lead single “Infanticide A.I.“, accompanied by a music video directed by Joey Durango.
Para Bellum marks a notable shift in the group’s rhythm section, featuring the studio debut of drummer Chris Dovas, who officially replaced Dave Lombardo in 2023. Collaborating closely with guitarist Eric Peterson during the writing sessions, Chris Dovas contributed significantly to the album’s structural arrangements and workflow, bringing a dynamic precision to the band’s signature thrash sound.
Earlier this month, Testament 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.
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.
