Fans of classic thrash metal, get ready. Testament, one of the defining bands of the 1980s Bay Area thrash scene, just announced their “Thrash of the Titans” North America tour for 2026.
The 20-city trek kicks off on March 14 in Portland, Oregon, and concludes on April 10 in Berkeley, California.
The tour will feature Testament alongside longtime friends and thrash heavyweights Overkill and Destruction, promising fans a triple dose of fast riffs, pounding drums and headbanging energy.
“2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the ‘Thrash of the Titans Tour,’” Testament frontman Chuck Billy said, according to Consequence.
Vocalist Chuck Billy (L) and guitarist Eric Peterson of American thrash metal group Testament performing live on stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival in Derbyshire, on August 11, 2017.Photo by Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Images
“Joining us will be our Metal Brothers Overkill and Destruction. Our friendship has almost reached four decades. This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!”
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The tour will hit major U.S. cities and renowned venues, making stops that include:
March 14: Portland, OR – Roseland TheaterMarch 18: Denver, CO – Summit Music HallMarch 22: Chicago, IL – Ramova TheatreMarch 28: Sayreville, NJ – Starland BallroomApril 9: Los Angeles, CA – The BelascoThe full list of tour dates spans 20 cities, covering both coasts and key Midwestern stops. While most shows feature all three thrash legends, the final Berkeley date will be a Testament and Destruction performance.
Tickets go on pre-sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST via Metal Injection, followed by artist and local promoter pre-sales on Thursday. The general public can purchase tickets starting Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Visit www.testamentlegions.com for details.
Testament comes off a major 2025 success with their latest album Para Bellum, which has been praised for combining classic thrash energy with elements of death and black metal.
Guitarist Eric Peterson said performing their older albums like The Legacy and The New Order in previous tours helped the band capture the raw intensity needed for their new material.
“Doing The New Order and The Legacy in its entirety, doing Practice What You Preach… playing all that thrash again… it gets me in the right frame of mind for writing riffs,” Peterson explained. He added that working with new drummer Chris Dovas infused fresh energy, bringing modern metal influences into the mix.
Fans can expect high-energy shows reminiscent of Testament’s 1980s prime, with the band still performing with intense enthusiasm. Despite being in their 50s and 60s, Billy says the band’s live performances remain full of energy.
“We’re running around, we’re jumping, we’re still banging our head when it needs to be banged. It’s still a very energetic show,” he shared.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the genre, the tour promises to deliver thrash metal at its finest, mixing nostalgia with modern edge.
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