The legendary Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT return with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. A fierce statement on modern warfare, both external and internal—the record stands as a battle cry for humanity in an age where technology, conflict, and chaos intertwine.
Musically, Para Bellum is a weapon forged from pure thrash intensity—razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and commanding vocals—all woven together with the band’s signature technical precision. Lyrically, it explores the fragile balance between progress and destruction, echoing the unease of our hyper-connected yet increasingly divided world.
The album’s latest single, High Noon, gallops into cinematic territory, a Wild West showdown set to TESTAMENT’s trademark sonic firepower. Blending classic aggression reminiscent of The Gathering era with modern edge and swagger, the track is accompanied by a stunning animated video from Freakshot Films.
Order / Stream Para Bellum: testament.bfan.link/para-bellum
Watch High Noon:
Frontman Chuck Billy shares:
“We are so fired up about the release of Para Bellum. There were a lot of hours spent putting this together. These new songs put me out of my comfort zone as a vocalist, but I’m very proud of what we accomplished. See you in the pit. 🤘🏼”
With Para Bellum, TESTAMENT once again proves why they remain one of metal’s most vital forces—unyielding, visionary, and forever ready for battle.
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