Testament
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Testament is from Oakland, California, formed in 1983.
Current members
- Chuck Billy - vocals (1986–present)
- Eric Peterson - rhythm and lead guitar (1983–present)
- Alex Skolnick - lead guitar (1983–1993, 2001, 2005–present)
- Greg Christian - bass (1983–1996, 2004–present)
- Gene Hoglan - drums (1997, 2011–present)
Former members
- Louie Clemente - drums (1983–1993, 2005)
- John Tempesta - drums (1993–1994, 2005)
- Dave Lombardo - drums (1999)
- Gene Hoglan - drums (1996–1997)
- Glen Alvelais - guitar (1993, 1996–1998)
- Derrick Ramirez - bass/guitar/vocals (was also in the band when they went under the name Legacy. Did the guitar and vocal duties on their first demo) (1983–1984) (1997)
- James Murphy - guitar (1994–1995, 1998–1999)
- Jon Allen - drums (1999–2007)
- "Metal" Mike Chlasciak - guitar (2002)
- Steve "Zetro" Souza - vocals (1983–1986) (When they went under the name Legacy. He did the vocals on their second demo.)
- Jon Dette - drums (1998, 2000)
- Shawn Gairdner - drums (2000)
- Steve Smyth - guitar (2000–2004)
- Steve DiGiorgio - bass (1999–2004)
- Chris Kontos - drums (1995)
- Paul Bostaph - drums (1993, 2007–2011)
Touring members
- Glen Drover - guitar (2008)
- Nick Barker - drums (2006–2007)
- Steve Jacobs - touring drummer, South American leg of the Demonic tour 1997 and Japanese leg of the Gathering tour 1999
Studio albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | The Legacy |
| 1988 | The New Order |
| 1989 | Practice What You Preach |
| 1990 | Souls of Black |
| 1992 | The Ritual |
| 1994 | Low |
| 1997 | Demonic |
| 1999 | The Gathering |
| 2001 | First Strike Still Deadly |
| 2008 | The Formation of Damnation |
| 2012 | Dark Roots of Earth |
Live albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Live at Eindhoven |
| 1993 | Return to the Apocalyptic City |
| 1995 | Live at the Fillmore |
| 2005 | Live in London |
