TESTAMENT Free In-Store Meet & Greet Event at Park Ave CDs Orlando

Join TESTAMENT Monday, October 14th at 7pm for a Meet & Greet / Signing

at Park Ave CDs – 2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Featuring a Special Q&A with the band AND a TESTAMENT judged pumpkin carving contest! Bring your killer creations to the shop for a chance to win a prize-pack from Concept Cafes Coffee + Park Ave CDs.

TESTAMENT will be signing records along with their latest release ‘Brazen’, the official TESTAMENT coffee!

This coffee is in collaboration with local roasters Concept Cafes & Coterie Coffee Co. and they’ll be on site selling the collectible / limited edition ‘Brazen’ coffee tin!

Artwork designed by Marina Tsareva/ Head Artist & Design @ Concept Cafes

TESTAMENT ‘Brazen’ – The Coffee Beast Metalheads Everywhere Have Been Drooling For

TESTAMENT’s ‘Brazen’ Coffee explores the true origins of coffee from ancient temple rituals to the fabled lore of venomous miracle elixirs. ‘Brazen’ is a divine dark roast, sinisterly smooth and brazenly-bodied, the purest form of specialty coffee, tediously roasted to perfection. ‘Brazen’ makes a diabolical drip, an evil espresso and callous cold brew.

TESTAMENT’s OFFICIAL ‘Brazen’ Coffee was roasted especially fresh right before the kick- off of the Klash of the Titans North American 2024 Tour to maximize the most ‘Brazen’ coffee experience ever!

TESTAMENT has released remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order both digitally and on vinyl via Nuclear Blast Records. Both releases + other classic TESTAMENT albums are available at Park Ave CDs.

Chuck Billy states, “When The Legacy and The New Order were first recorded we were new and had limited resources to record the albums being a young band. Now, with the remastering, fans will hear the albums in their signature sonic onslaught they were intended to be heard.”

Released July 12, 2024

Released July 12, 2024

TESTAMENT are currently on the co-headlining Klash Of The Titans North American tour with Kreator with special guests Possessed.  During the tour, the band will perform an “old-school set” celebrating the remastered reissues of their landmark first two albums, The Legacy and The New Order.

Upcoming Tour Dates

09/26 – Maplewood, MN – Myth Live

09/27 – Chicago, IL – Radius

09/28 – Huber Heights, Oh – Rose Music Center

09/29 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

10/01 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora

10/03 – Toronto, ON Canada – History

10/04 – Montreal, QC Canada – MTelus

10/05 – New Haven, CT – College Street

10/06 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

10/08 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

10/10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre

10/11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Casino

10/12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

10/13 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle

10/15 – Orlando, FL. – Hard Rock Live

10/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

10/18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)

10/19 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec

10/20 – Dallas, TX – The Factory

10/22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

10/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Convention Center

10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

10/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Palladium

10/27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield

About TESTAMENT:

TESTAMENT is an undisputed titan of thrash metal. One of the definitive acts of the historic and high-octane genre since they first emerged from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983, the modern icons established themselves with a series of classic records (released each year from 1987 through 1990). They never wavered creatively, unleashing one acclaimed album after another across four decades.

The band’s nearly 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone is a clear demonstration of the enduring strength of the Testament legions. Testament’s biggest anthems run the gamut of their storied career, from early classics like “Over the Wall” and “Into the Pit,” late ‘90s bangers like “Down for Life,” through modern scorchers like “For the Glory of…” and “Brotherhood of the Snake.”

An internationally recognized heavy metal institution, Testament regularly appears as a headlining mainstage act at major festivals. Over the years, they’ve toured alongside Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Korn, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Lamb Of God, among other contemporaries.

Charismatic frontman Chuck Billy’s distinctive voice infuses their signature sound with rich and diverse textures. Primary songwriter and cofounding guitarist Eric Peterson summons endlessly timeless riffs on command. Alex Skolnick, named one of the greatest of all time by Guitar World, was just 18 years old when Testament recorded their debut, The Legacy (1987). Longtime bassist Steve Di Giorgio (Sadus, Death, Obituary) brings rhythmic heft and fluid dexterity to the proceedings.

Drummer Chris Dovas, the band’s newest (and youngest) addition, adds his own passionate bombast while honoring the astounding legacy of former Testament drummers. (An alumnus including past and present members of Slayer, White Zombie, Dethklok, and Machine Head, among others.)

Both The Legacy (1987) and The New Order (1988) were inducted into Decibel Magazine’s prestigious Hall Of Fame, alongside albums from Metallica, Black Sabbath, and Motörhead. Revolver included The New Order on their list of 14 Thrash Albums You Need to Own. Guitar World recognized Practice What You Preach (1989) as one of the Top 10 Shred Albums of the Eighties. Souls of Black (1990) entered the Billboard 200 at No. 73; The Ritual (1992) debuted at No. 55. Guitar World called Low (1994) one of the Iconic Albums That Defined 1994. Demonic (1997) and The Gathering (1999) saw Testament mining new depths of extremity without sacrificing their bluesy swagger.

The Formation of Damnation (2008) won Best Album at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards, beating out records from Avenged Sevenfold, Children Of Bodom, Atreyu, and Down. Released nearly 30 years after the band’s formation, Dark Roots of Earth (2012) became their highest-charting album yet, moving more than 20,000 copies during its first week in the US and debuting at No. 12.

Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) enjoyed another Top 20 debut and hit No. 1 on the Independent chart. Titans of Creation (2020) joined year-end lists in Consequence, Loudwire, and Metal Hammer.

Everybody remembers that first opening riff, that mid-song breakdown, that blast beat crescendo that turned them on, and tuned them into Metal forever. With our artist partners like Cannibal Corpse, Max & Iggor Cavalera, and Ministry; we’re trying to recapture that moment of Metal possession for the fans by immersing them into a Metal coffee obsession like no other. As lifelong fans ourselves, we’re constantly seeking out the most epic Metal experiences; whether it’s records, live shows, merch, etc., so if we can maybe someday say we we’re a small part of that collective fan experience, then we’ve done our job. It’s also super important for us to illuminate the fact that these are the artists’ coffee stories, not our own, we’re just the chaotic-evil little elves that help them conjure their visions and forge them into reality for the fans.

We’re not here to snobbishly push conventional coffee culture upon Metalheads either, nor we will we ever try to flip a quick gimmick on our Metal brothers & sisters to make a quick buck. We’re humbled literally everyday with this responsibility, and the opportunity to work with Metal legends. This is why we are constantly pushing the boundaries and possibilities, because foremost we believe there is no other comparison to the dedicated devotion metalheads have in keeping Metal music alive and stronger than ever! Metal deserves the absolute best when it comes to coffee!

Reality is coffee culture has become basic cookie-cutter over the past couple of decades; so safe and just a shell of itself which once fueled artists and their music across several generations. We want to revive that creative fire, and as far as playing it safe…it’s metal, motorcycles, & horror…what did you expect?!

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