The Dollar Bin: Chuck Billy of Testament

About this episode

Chuck Billy of Testament discusses his love for vinyl and the influence of rock albums on his heavy metal career.

As the legendary thrash metal band Testament tour (North America and later Europe) to promote their last album Para Bellum (2025), vocalist Chuck Billy was kind enough to come on Goldmine's Dollar Bin podcast and talk to hosts Alan Brostoff (Dr. Disc) and Rev (singer of The Drowns) about his preference for vinyl and how rock albums influenced his career in heavy metal. Plus, listeners and record collectors, there's a certain vinyl record that you might be able to help Chuck Billy find. Listen to the episode and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan Brostoff, Rev

Guest: Chuck Billy

Topics covered

• thrash metal
• vinyl records
• music influence
• heavy metal
• album promotion

Keywords

• Testament
• Chuck Billy
• vinyl
• heavy metal
• music career
• Para Bellum
• record collectors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Testament, Goldmine Magazine

Books & works: Para Bellum

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