It's been an interesting year for Testament frontman Chuck Billy. The rocker has enjoyed a break from Testament's typically heavy touring schedule and during that period he's launched a new management company called Breaking Bands.
This Greatest Metal Frontman first-round matchup features members from two of thrash metal’s most celebrated acts, Slayer and Testament.
Whenever thrash metal is recognized by the mainstream world, we rejoice! Testament vocalist Chuck Billy was not only recently acknowledged, but celebrated by Jim Frazier of the California State Assembly for the positive influence he has made in the Native American community and the general public.
Chuck Billy of Testament was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. The frontman spoke about the band’s tour with Overkill, as well as the pressures of creating music and his feelings on the progression of Testament’s sound . Read Full Metal Jackie’s interview with Chuck Billy below:
We recently had a lovely chat with Testament vocalist Chuck Billy. With Testament going strong after releasing their latest album, 'Dark Roots of Earth,' the band is set to conquer North America very soon through a winter trek with fellow thrash legends Overkill.
California is the American Mecca for thrash metal. With top thrash innovators such as Metallica, Testament, Autopsy, Exodus, Death Angel and more having risen to fame together in the early '80s, a very tight-knit brotherhood has been created between these musicians. Despite this bond, Metallica and Testament have never toured together, and during our recent chat with Testament singer Chuck Billy,