Testament’s Chuck Billy delves into the band’s evolving sound, discussing Gene Hoglan’s impact and Dave Lombardo’s contribution to “The Gathering.” He addresses controversies head-on, responding to a question about former bassist Greg Christian and shedding light on the Kukar Rockin’ Fest 2014 incident in Indonesia. Chuck reflects on Testament’s legacy, sharing thoughts on classic songs and personal favourites while revealing the inspiration behind recent album themes. He also discusses career crossroads, including his Sepultura audition and other band opportunities that might have been. He touches on the Nick Barker situation and working with James Murphy during his brief stint in Testament. Looking forward, Billy talks about the band’s upcoming Australian headline tour, their first since 2010, potential setlist changes, and Testament’s current goals and ambitions.
TESTAMENT June 2025 Australian Tour Dates
- Wednesday 18th June – BRISBANE, The Tivoli
- Friday 20th June – SYDNEY, The Metro
- Saturday 21st June – MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre
- Sunday 22nd June – ADELAIDE – The Gov
- Tuesday 24th June – PERTH, Metropolis Fremantle
Tickets
Presale: Thursday 31st October, 9am Local Time
General Public On Sale: Tuesday 5th November, 9am Local time
From: https://metropolistouring.com/testament-2025/ or https://thephoenix.au/testament/