Testament and Obituary

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT are known for sharp, urgent music blending modern chaos with heavy riffs. They've released 14 albums and influenced metal's evolution.

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.