Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge
from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's. Originally
formed as 'Legacy' in 1983 by founding members Eric
Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and
Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve
Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced
by wunderkind Alex Skolnick (lead guitar). Souza soon
departed to join Exodus and suggested that the towering
Chuck Billy take over as frontman. The band became known as
'Testament' 3 years later, while recording their debut
album in Ithaca, New York.
"The Legacy" was a brutal intro in 1987, putting Testament
at the forefront of the flourishing thrash metal scene.
Following "Live At Eindhoven", an EP recorded at Holland's More...
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