Infanticide A.I. Unleashes Testament’s Modern Fury
Bay Area thrash icons Testament have dropped Infanticide A.I., the harrowing first single from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum—due October 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast. The track premiered globally on SiriusXM Liquid Metal on August 19 and will be a relentless addition to the thrash canon Metal Music Web Magazine.
Lyrical Vision in a Fractured World
Chuck Billy explained the thematic underpinnings of the track to Nikki Blakk of 107.7 The Bone:
“A.I., we’re singing stuff about that. That’s a big thing… There’s so much going on in our world to write about now. It’s a crazy world today, so there’s a lot of stuff to talk about.”
“I like singing about what’s real and what’s going on instead of some fantasy lyrics, because, for me, I think when I sing ’em, I have more conviction… Maybe it’s easier for me to remember the lyrics live.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET
He continued, comparing the sound of the new material to the band’s classic style, with a fresh dose of intensity:
“There’s ‘Infanticide A.I.’, which is another song going A.I. direction… It’s still classic TESTAMENT, but a little more octane to it.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Precision Drumming Fuels the Fury
Regarding the new pulse behind the kit, Chris Dovas — Testament’s new drummer — has earned high praise for his impact:
“He wasn’t even born when the first TESTAMENT record came out… But I’ve gotta say he is lighting fires. He’s lit a fire under everybody and just great to play with.” BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Para Bellum: The Full Picture
Para Bellum marks Testament’s return after Titans of Creation (2020), now framed by new drummer Chris Dovas WikipediaEncyclopaedia Metallum. The album’s title—a nod to the Latin adage “If you want peace, prepare for war”—frames its aggressive message perfectly.
