Testament with Obituary, Goatwhore, and more

TESTAMENT, born from thrash metal roots, excels in blending traditional and progressive elements. Known for standout tracks like "Children Of The Next Level," they feature complex guitar work by Peterson and Skolnick. Their thirteenth album, Titans of Creation, explores creation and destruction themes while staying true to their energetic style.

Obituary, from Tampa, are death metal pioneers known for their impactful albums like Slowly We Rot and Cause of Death. Formed in 1986, they feature original members John Tardy, Don Hardy, and Trevor Peres. Notably, they influenced the genre with varied tempos and heavy sounds. They reunited in 2004 with highlights like Inked in Blood, which charted in the U.S. They've continued to release acclaimed music, including the 2023 album, Dying of Everything. Obituary remains a defining band in death metal.

German band Destruction, part of the Teutonic thrash metal "big four," is known for classics like *Eternal Devastation*. They’ve performed with Slayer and Celtic Frost and reunited in 2000, releasing acclaimed albums such as *All Hell Breaks Loose* and *The Antichrist*.