Bay Area thrash veterans Testament have released an official mini-documentary capturing the opening night of the U.S. leg of their Thrash Of The Titans world tour. The run, which kicked off in March, brought together Testament, Overkill, and Destruction, forming a lineup that leaned heavily into classic thrash roots while delivering a high-energy live experience.
The tour launched on March 14 in Portland, Oregon, and wrapped up on April 10 in Berkeley, California, with Testament closing out every night as headliners.
The band continues to tour in support of their latest record, Para Bellum, released in October 2025 through Nuclear Blast. The album was tracked with producer Juan Urteaga, while Jens Bogren handled mixing duties for the first time on a Testament release. Artwork once again came from Eliran Kantor, maintaining a visual style longtime fans will recognize.
When Para Bellum was first announced in August 2025, the band introduced it with the single “Infanticide A.I.”, paired with a music video directed by Joey Durango.
One of the key shifts on Para Bellum is behind the kit. Drummer Chris Dovas brought a different level of precision and speed, adding a sharper edge to the material. His involvement went beyond performance, as he worked closely with guitarist Eric Peterson during the writing phase, helping refine arrangements and push the overall pace of the sessions.
Dovas joined Testament in 2023, stepping in after Dave Lombardo (Slayer), and has since become a central part of the band’s current direction.
With the Thrash Of The Titans tour and the release of Para Bellum, Testament continue to reinforce their place in the thrash scene while adjusting their sound with a lineup that keeps evolving.
