Testament Unveil Trailer for Upcoming DVD/CD ‘Dark Roots of Thrash’

Legendary thrashers Testament will be unleashing the live DVD/CD 'Dark Roots of Thrash' on Oct. 29 in North America. They have unveiled a three minute trailer of the release (watch above), while a performance of 'Rise Up' from the DVD has also been made available (watch below).

The concert was filmed in February during Testament's headlining set at the Paramount in Huntington, N.Y. Guitarist Eric Peterson says, "Metal heads! In case you've missed us on our 'Dark Roots' campaign tour, here's a day in the life and good representation of our show! Check it out, and put on your list of metal to get!"

Adds frontman Chuck Billy, "For all you die hard metal heads out there 'Dark Roots Of Thrash' is a must have for your collection. This live DVD and CD is something you can put in you player and crank up for the feeling of a live Testament performance! You will get 18 songs from the early days of thrash metal to where we are today. Heavy metal forever!"

'Dark Roots of Thrash' will be released in numerous configurations including the standard DVD+2CD and 2CD versions. Exclusive mail-order only items including an LP colored in gatefold, DVD/2CD + tourpass and Blu-ray/2CD + tour pass are available for pre-order here.

Testament will be on tour with Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage and Huntress beginning Oct. 22 in Toronto.