The forbearers of thrash set everything in motion for generations to imitate, while still ruling the
roost from on high. Testament stand proudly among the same vanguard that boasted The Big
Four. For over three decades, the Bay Area quintet – Chuck Billy (vocals), Eric Peterson (guitar),
Alex Skolnick (guitar), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Gene Hoglan (drums) – have consistently
delivered unadulterated, unbridled and unbreakable metal in its purest form without
compromise or any signs of slowing down. Over the course of seminal releases ranging from
The Legacy and Practice What You Preach to The Gathering and The Formation Of
Damnation, which won Best Album at Metal Hammers 2008 Golden Gods Awards, the groups
sales have exceeded 14 million worldwide with 2 million in the US alone. Testament return here
with more teeth than ever on Brotherhood Of The Snake.

The first record is always classic because you form the band, youre totally into it, you go
through the club scene, find yourself, and write your initial album over multiple years, explains
Eric. We took some time to do Brotherhood Of The Snake, and it shows. Normally, there are a
few straight ahead thrash songs. We havent had this many thrash tracks since The Legacy.
Its a new era.

The record commences on a deadly note with the title track. A whiplash-inducing riff catapults
Chucks unmistakable growl forward before snapping into mind-numbing leads. Its a brutal
breakneck basher on par with the bands best. Elsewhere on the record, The Pale King gallops
ahead on an apocalyptic barrage of drums and guitars before culminating on an unshakable
chant. It was really natural, smiles Eric. It has that old school vibe, but this new energy to it.
It never lets up. I love that!

Brotherhood Of The Snake concludes on the crushing yet cinematic The Number Game, which
evinces Chucks knack for a vivid lyrical story. I actually wrote it with Steve Zetro Souza, he
recalls. Its 14 days and 14 nights where this guys on a killing spree. He does a countdown,
and your life is based on the number you are.

If a Testament fan knows our history or has followed our last couple of records, theyll hear
the progression, the frontman leaves off. Everything is right there and in-your-face. Thats the
way it should be with us.

Tracklist:

1. Brotherhood Of The Snake
2. The Pale King
3. Stronghold
4. Seven Seals
5. Born In A Rut
6. Centuries Of Suffering
7. Neptunes Spear
8. Black Jack
9. Canna-Business
10. The Number Game