Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980's. Undoubtedly, they are the inventors of the thrash-metal wheel. Testament's powerful sound, influence, and longevity make them one of the Top 5 All-Time Legendary Thrash Metal Bands, putting them in the company of Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica, and Anthrax. For this brand new record, "The Formation Of Damnation", theband has brought their original lineup back together - vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson & Alex Skolnick, and bassist Greg Christian - and have added friend and former member, Paul Bostaph.