Testament lead singer Chuck Billy has tested positive for COVID-19, an announcement confirms. Though, he is not the only one from the band/crew who has fallen ill.
A just released statement from the band reads:
**COVID-19 OFFICIAL STATEMENT**
As many of you already know, after returning from the BAY STRIKES BACK over Europe Tour last week, some of us in TESTAMENT have been feeling unwell and have made the decision along with our Doctors to be tested for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. As of yesterday morning, Chuck and Tiffany Billy’s tests have come back positive as well as some crew members.
We wanted to reach out to everyone who has been supporting us and expressing concern to inform you that we are doing what’s right, and what’s safe, and have all been quarantining ourselves since our return home; since before we were even tested. We are of course concerned for our families, our friends, our crew, our fellow musicians, and our fans. We’ve reached out to support our fellow Bay Area Bands who are also being proactive in their own camps, staying quarantined and safe, and will speak on their individual situations if and when they are ready to.
At this moment we are currently focused on staying safe and quarantined, resting, getting ourselves back to health, and of course, sending well wishes, prayers, and positive energy towards our friends who are also sick. We also want to send well wishes to all of our fans and supporters in this time of crisis. We’re taking all the necessary steps to stay safe at home and we ask our friends and fans to do the same. Please take care of each other, and stay healthy so we can continue to thrash in the not so distant future!
-TESTAMENT
The Bay Strikes Back European tour also featured sets by Exodus and Death Angel.
Exodus’ Gary Holt recently said he was suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, and has since been tested (results are pending).
Meanwhile, Death Angel drummer Will Carroll is hospitalized in ICU at the moment, though COVID-19 has not been confirmed as the reason/cause for his hospitalization; though Will’s close friend Holt has said he is “pretty sure that’s what it is.” Carroll’s test results are also pending.
Get well, guys.
Top photo by Johnny Perilla
