Thrash legends Testament wound up 2013 by touring with Lamb of God and releasing the critically acclaimed 'Dark Roots of Thrash' live DVD/CD. In an interview last fall with syndicated radio host Full Metal Jackie, vocalist Chuck Billy indicated that the band is ready to record a new studio album and have it set for release, hopefully, by summer of 2014. "The Lamb of God tour (would) be the last tour of the 'Dark Roots of Earth' touring cycle. We start first thing in January writing and hopefully recording the new record within the first three or four months. Our plan is to have a new record out by next summer." Given the quality of the recent live release and the response by fans, a new Testament album would certainly be highly anticipated.