Testament will release their eleventh studio album, The Brotherhood Of The Snake, on October 28th via Nuclear Blast. Guitarist Eric Peterson spoke to Metal Maniac about the new record at Hellfest 2016 (video streaming below).

"It's finished, recorded, done. It’s now on its way to (producer) Andy Sneap to get mixed. Yeah, it’s actually done!” says Peterson. Asked what fans can expect from the new album, he says, “Fucking really good metal. Yeah, it’s gonna be a good record.”

Late in the interview he talks more about the upcoming album: ”It came out really, really good, I'm really happy with it”, he says. “It's very diverse, but it's very epic. There's nothing on there that breeds commercial. And I think for 30 years of recording music and trying different formulas and stuff, I think we've found a formula that is very metal.”

Amon Amarth have confirmed their return to UK and Irish shores this fall. Joining them as special guests, will be Testament. Also a part of Amon Amarth’s crusade are fellow Swedish marauders Grand Magus.

Get set to hold your drinking horns aloft at the following shows:

October
31st Oct - Manchester, England - Academy

November
1 - Glasgow, Scotland - O2 ABC
2 - Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street
4 - London, England - Roundhouse
5 - Birmingham, England - O2 Academy

Tickets on sale here.

Amon Amarth exclaim: “UK, after three years away we are returning to your lands and are bringing with us our biggest headline show ever. Sharpen your weapons, fortify your embankments and hide your loved ones!  We are bringing our berserker party to a town near you and we hope to see you there so you can “Raise Your Horns” together with us to glory!”

Testament’s Eric Peterson follows up: “With a heart of steel and rippling distant thunder, we are honoured to board the AA Viking ship and get ready to feast and plunder with them across Europe! Thor's hammering strikes shall lead the way! Skol!”

JB from Grand Magus declares, "Warriors of the north Atlantic! We are proud and excited to be part of this tour. Earth-shattering metal is coming your way. Amon Amarth, Testament, and Grand Magus on the same night! There will be headbanging, thrashing, and all around heaviness to fill all needs. Join us! Rejoice!"