Testament guitarist Eric Peterson has provided an update on the band’s upcoming album. He confirmed the recording process is nearing completion in a recent interview with Land of Music Podcast.
Peterson discussed the current mixing phase and timeline for finishing the new Testament record.
“I actually start mixing tomorrow until the end of the week with Jens Bogren,” Peterson said. “We have our new ballad and about three other songs that we started mixing, but we dropped off because the vocals weren’t done yet.”
The guitarist elaborated on the remaining work and projected completion date.
“So we’ve got, like, a week to finish it to turn everything in,” he continued. “So that’s what we’re doing. Yeah, we’re about 70, 80 percent done. So by next Friday we’ll be ‘done done,’ and then we’re turning in the record.”
This upcoming release marks a significant milestone for the Bay Area thrash metal veterans. They continue to evolve their sound while maintaining their aggressive roots.
Blabbermouth reported that Testament’s decision to work with Jens Bogren represents a notable shift from their previous collaborations. The band typically worked with Andy Sneap for their recent productions. Sneap is currently touring with Judas Priest, making him unavailable for this project.
Bogren brings impressive credentials to the Testament project. Wikipedia noted that the Swedish producer has established himself as one of metal’s most sought-after mixing engineers. He has worked with prominent bands including Opeth, Kreator, and Amon Amarth. His expertise in handling heavy music makes him an ideal choice for Testament’s aggressive sound.
The new album will serve as the follow-up to Testament’s 2020 release “Titans Of Creation.” Arrow Lords of Metal revealed that the previous album was co-produced by Juan Urteaga. This shows the band’s willingness to explore different production partnerships to enhance their musical output.
Peterson has previously indicated that the new material includes “a lot of crazy stuff” and has been mostly completed for some time. The band’s eagerness to share their latest work reflects their continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of thrash metal while honoring their legendary status in the genre.
