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Not only are we getting new Testament<\/strong> this year<\/a>, but we’re also getting some touched-up old Testament<\/strong> as well! According to Testament<\/strong> frontman Chuck Billy<\/strong> in an interview with The Rockpit<\/a><\/em>, Testament<\/strong> will remix their 1990 record Souls Of Black<\/em> direct from the original 2″ tape it was recorded on. So at least they’ve got top quality source material.<\/p>\n “We’re gonna remix it,” said Billy<\/strong>. “We actually have the two-inch tape, so instead of just remastering, we’re gonna remix it. And it’s actually being mixed right now. And we got a new packaging.<\/p>\n “So I think that’ll be out towards the end of the year or early next year. And then, of course, touring [for the new record Para Bellum<\/em>], we’ll find some time somewhere to go just play that record [Souls Of Black<\/em>] just to celebrate and help market and promote that release when it comes out. And that’ll be fun.<\/p>\n “We’re getting the rights back for all our first six records on Atlantic. And then the next one [to be reissued after Souls Of Black<\/em> is] gonna be The Ritual<\/em>. And that’s one we always shied away from, but now I look forward to playing that whole record one day. I look forward to it.”<\/p>\n Usually I’m not super into remixes and remasters, but at least Testament<\/strong> has the original source material to work with \u2013 as opposed to doing it with whatever digital files have been passed down over the years.<\/p>\n Speaking of new Testament<\/strong> (the band, not the Bible), Para Bellum<\/em>\u00a0was recorded with\u00a0Juan Urteaga<\/strong>, mixed by\u00a0Jens Bogren<\/strong>\u00a0at Fascination Street Studios, mastered by\u00a0Tony Lindgren<\/strong>, and given artwork by longtime collaborator\u00a0Eliran Kantor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The album will be available in multiple formats, including a CD jewel case with 20-page booklet, gold cassette, 2LP gatefold with 16-page booklet, and a range of exclusive vinyl colorways.\u00a0Pre-orders for\u00a0Para Bellum<\/em>\u00a0are available here<\/a>.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\tWant More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n