## Testament’s Rendition of Seek & Destroy – Out Now
Thrash-metal veterans Testament have dropped their electrifying cover of Metallica’s classic “Seek & Destroy,” released today as part of a sprawling tribute compilation.
### What’s happening
The track is included on the upcoming album No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ’Em All, slated for release **November 14, 2025**, via the label Silver Lining Music. Testament’s version of “Seek & Destroy” serves as the third single previewing the compilation.
### The cover – and why it matters
“Seek & Destroy” comes from Metallica’s 1983 debut album Kill ’Em All — a foundational record in the thrash-metal movement. Testament, who themselves emerged from the Bay Area thrash scene, are particularly well-positioned to tackle the song.
Their take stays fairly faithful to the original’s structure yet adds modern production heft — marked by heavier guitar chugs, crisp drums and a slightly updated soloing style. Critics note that Testament didn’t stray into radical reinterpretation; rather, they aimed to echo the spirit of the original while making it their own. In the band’s own words, vocalist Chuck Billy said:
> “We had fun covering Metallica’s song ‘Seek & Destroy’. Songs like this started a movement!”
### The tribute album context
No Life ’Til Leather features an all-star lineup paying homage to Metallica’s debut album. The tracklist includes:
* Tailgunner covering “Hit The Lights”
* The Almighty on “The Four Horsemen”
* Soen on “Motorbreath”
* Tygers of Pan Tang on “Jump in the Fire”
* David Ellefson on “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth”
* Motörhead on “Whiplash”
* Saxon on “Phantom Lord”
* Diamond Head on “No Remorse”
* Raven on “Metal Militia” ([Sonic Perspectives]
This lineup spans the bands that influenced Metallica, their contemporaries, and those they helped inspire — making it a genuine celebration of thrash’s enduring legacy.
### Why this matters for fans
* For Testament fans: It’s a chance to hear the band honour one of their Bay Area peers with full force.
* For thrash enthusiasts: The cover (and album) serve as a bridge connecting the origin of the genre with its present-day vitality.
* For Metallica devotees: It offers fresh takes on classic tracks — preserving the original spirit while injecting new energy.
### Where / when
The single is available **now** for streaming. The full compilation drops **November 14, 2025**. Pre-orders are already open via Silver Lining Music.
