Not solely are we getting new Testomony this 12 months, however we’re additionally getting some touched-up previous Testomony as nicely! In line with Testomony frontman Chuck Billy in an interview with The Rockpit, Testomony will remix their 1990 document Souls Of Black direct from the unique 2″ tape it was recorded on. So a minimum of they have top of the range supply materials.
“We’re gonna remix it,” mentioned Billy. “We even have the two-inch tape, so as an alternative of simply remastering, we’re gonna remix it. And it is truly being combined proper now. And we acquired a brand new packaging.
“So I believe that’ll be out in the direction of the top of the 12 months or early subsequent 12 months. After which, after all, touring [for the new record Para Bellum], we’ll discover a while someplace to go simply play that document [Souls Of Black] simply to have a good time and assist market and promote that launch when it comes out. And that’ll be enjoyable.
“We’re getting the rights again for all our first six information on Atlantic. After which the subsequent one [to be reissued after Souls Of Black is] gonna be The Ritual. And that is one we all the time shied away from, however now I stay up for taking part in that complete document at some point. I stay up for it.”
Normally I am not tremendous into remixes and remasters, however a minimum of Testomony has the unique supply materials to work with – versus doing it with no matter digital information have been handed down over time.
Talking of latest Testomony (the band, not the Bible), Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, combined by Jens Bogren at Fascination Road Studios, mastered by Tony Lindgren, and given paintings by longtime collaborator Eliran Kantor.
The album might be accessible in a number of codecs, together with a CD jewel case with 20-page booklet, gold cassette, 2LP gatefold with 16-page booklet, and a spread of unique vinyl colorways. Pre-orders for Para Bellum can be found right here.
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