NEWS

All members of TESTAMENT will be kicking off 2009 with appearances at this year’s NAMM show in Anaheim, January 16-18. Singer Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Paul Bostaph will be on hand, signing autographs and talking about some of their favorite gear.

Eric Peterson will be on-hand when Dean Guitars unveils his brand-new Flying V Signature Model! “I’m very excited because I finally have a signature coming out,” said Peterson. “It’s a guitar I’ve been playing for a while, and I think people will enjoy the action. It’s got triple-binding, all-black EMG pick-ups, block inlay, and some really cool artwork. Not too much, but enough to keep it evil! I’m excited that some of my peers like Michael Amott, the guys in Trivium, Michael Schenker, and Dave Mustaine have joined up with Dean Guitars. Come on by the booth and say hello. AND BUY MY GUITAR!”

Chuck Billy: “This will be my fourth year at the Nady booth. There’ll be an autograph signing at 3PM. I’m there to promote some of Nady’s new products, since all wireless companies have new products coming out this year. I’ll be signing autographs, pictures, or whatever you’ve got!”

Alex Skolnick: “It’s exciting to be at NAMM this year. It’s great to have new albums to promote. I’ve always wanted to play at the Hilton, I never have (haha!). I’ll be in the Pulse Lounge off the main bar with my Trio as part of Doug Wimbish’s (Living Colour) WIMBASH. I’m also excited to demo products for Peavey/Budda Amps, Yamaha acoustic guitars, Heritage electric guitars, and others.”

The band members’ NAMM appearance schedule is as follows:

Friday, January 16
11:00AM – 12:00PM – Eric Peterson at Dean Guitars - individual signing
1:00PM -1:30PM - Alex Skolnick & Greg Christian at Peavey Amps - group signing
2:00PM – 4:00PM – Paul Bostaph at Paiste Cymbal - individual signing
2:00PM – 2:30PM – Alex Skolnick at Rock House Videos - individual signing
3:00PM – 3:30PM – Alex Skolnick at Yamaha Acoustic Guitars - individual signing and demo
9:00PM - Peavey & Rock House Alex Skolnick Trio - performance at the Pulse Lounge in the Hilton hotel
TBA – Alex Skolnick at Heritage Guitars

Saturday, January 17
12:00PM – 12:30PM - Alex Skolnick at Yamaha Acoustic Guitars - individual signing
1:00PM – 1:30PM – Alex Skolnick at Yamaha Acoustic Guitars - Entire Yamaha Acoustic Group Signing
3:00PM - 4:00PM – Eric Peterson at Dean Guitars - individual signing
3:00PM – Alex Skolnick at Yamaha Acoustic Guitars - Yamaha acoustic guitar performance with Joe Bonnamasso
3:00PM – 4:00PM – Chuck Billy at Nady Microphones - individual signing
TBA – Alex Skolnick at Heritage Guitars

Sunday, January 18
TBA – Alex Skolnick at Heritage Guitars