Bay Area thrash metal icons Testament have unveiled details of their 14th studio album, Para Bellum, set for release on October 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. The record stands as both a battle cry and a reflection on humanity’s fragile alliance with its own technological creations. In an era of rapid digital progress and emotional disconnection, the band channels modern chaos into sharp, urgent, and intensely human music.
The first single, “Infanticide A.I.”, emerges as one of the band’s most aggressive and powerful tracks to date. Propelled by the blistering drumming of Chris Dovas, the song delivers an unrelenting assault of thrash energy. The track arrives with a music video directed by Joey Durango, now streaming on YouTube.
Frontman Chuck Billy comments: “The new album Para Bellum has fast, heavy, and melodic songs. Once again, Peterson managed to keep the songwriting fresh and modern. It’s going to be hard to choose which tracks to play live because there are so many good ones!”
Guitarist Eric Peterson adds: “It’s been five years since Titans of Creation. We’ve been eagerly waiting to come back strong, and this time we went all in. Our long-awaited Para Bellum is finally coming in October. With the first single, Infanticide A.I., we’re bringing new levels of fury while keeping the balance that fans know and love from Testament. Enjoy!”
‘Para Bellum’ — Tracklist:
1. For the Love of Pain
2. Infanticide A.I.
3. Shadow People
4. Meant to Be
5. High Noon
6. Witch Hunt
7. Nature of the Beast
8. Room 117
9. Havana Syndrome
10. Para Bellum
