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Testament’s Chuck Billy Says Rob Halford’s Foreword For New Memoir ‘Almost Brought Me To Tears’
Chuck Billy, the renowned frontman of Bay Area thrash metal legends Testament, recently opened up about the process of securing contributions for his upcoming memoir, “Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy“. Due out on November 10, 2026, via Permuted Press, the book features a foreword penned by Judas Priest vocalist Rob Halford and an afterword by Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe.
Goofy Giggles for National Tell a Joke Day
Asa has been waiting for this day all year – National Tell a Joke Day! Now although joke is singular, he couldn’t limited himself to just one. Therefore I feel obligated to warn you that the following blog post by Asa will contain bad puns, dad jokes, and yes even a knock knock joke. Consider yourself warned if you dare to keep reading!* Q: What do you get when you cross a wild flower with a dog? A: A collie-flower! Q: What’s funnier – mountains, fields, or forests?
Chuck Billy: "por suerte no entré en Sepultura"
Cuando Max Cavalera dejó de ser el vocalista de la banda brasileña se abrió un abanico de posibilidades a la hora de quién podría reemplazarlo. Entre los candidatos, uno de ellos era el cantante de Testament. En el momento en el que Max Cavalera pasó a no formar parte de Sepultura en 1996, las audiciones a diversos vocalistas se sucedieron y uno de los que optaba al puesto es Chuck Billy, cantante de la legendaria banda de thrash de la Bay Area Testament.
Look, It’s Asa!
Asa sure gave us quite the surprise yesterday! Mom and Dad stopped at our favorite pet supplies store to pick up more kibble, and who should be smiling back at them from the flyer posted on the door, but ASA! Seriously, there was Asa posing as happy as could be with his friend the Easter Bunny! When did he even sneak out of the house to do a photoshoot? Who cares! My brother is now a local celebrity! If you would like to get your picture with the Easter Bunny, visit WoofMeow for more details.
I Like The Bed I’m Sleeping In
For whatever reason Mom got it into her head that I’m “old” and needed a new bed in the kitchen to replace my current lumpy bumpy bed. Apparently she spent a lot of time looking at just the right bed for “aging” joints and “tired” muscles.
Happy 6th Birthday, Asa
Happy Birthday, Asa! In your six years I don’t think you’ve ever had a bad day, even when you are having a bad day! Your happy-go-lucky personality always comes shining through. You purr when you’re happy, can’t resist prancing on walks, and always have perfect comedic timing. Yet you somehow know when someone just needs a cuddle, and will quietly sit by their side as long as you are needed. Never do you bark in anger, or will hurt your beloved stuffed animals.
We Salute You, AC/DC
Today Asa Young, honorary member of the band in his own mind, is celebrating the upcoming release of AC/DC’s newest album.
Our Halloween Costumes 2020
Asa here. It is the moment we’ve all been waiting for, especially Chuck Billy, our 2020 Halloween costumes! Introducing Astronaut Chuck Billy and Asa Bear! Are these rockets even up to NASA safety standards? Mom always calls me her little cuddle bear, so I thought I’d dress the part! You look ridiculous! Chuck Billy, don’t you just love your costume? It’s better than the old rockets you use to strap to your back.
The Thrill of the Chase Is Over
The thrill of the chase is over! Someone found Forrest Fenn’s treasure chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains! But who? For those who may not be familiar with the story, ten years ago antiquities and art dealer, Forrest Fenn, went into the Rocky Mountains and hid a treasure chest rumored to be worth $1 million, filled with gold nuggets, rare coins, jewelry and gemstones! The only clues for its location were in a 24 line poem in his self-published autobiography, The Thrill of the Chase.
We'd Never Act That Way
After weeks of staying at home, Mom and Dad are starting to annoy us. From naps for no apparent reason during the day, to staying up late or waking before dawn, to demanding cuddles and bothering us to play with them when Asa and I are clearly busy, Mom and Dad are being very annoying! You’d never catch Asa or myself acting that way! For example, Mom and Dad both get very excited each time the UPS or FedEx trucks slow down in front of our house.
Human Zoomies
For years now Chuck Billy and I have been urging humans to “Be More Dog,” and I’m pleased to announce they’ve finally listened! However, Chuck Billy wishes he was a bit more specific. We never imagined it would be our love of the zoomies that humans would choose to emulate during these troubling times. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, “zoomies” is the explosion of energy dogs get, where they feel the need to run as fast as they can, often in circles.
Just an Ordinary Weekend
Heeding the warnings about social distancing, we stayed home this weekend. On Friday evening Mom and Dad happily discussed all the projects they’d like to do around the house that they’ve been putting off. I admit some sounded more fun than others. As Asa and I drifted off to sleep we looked forward to a weekend filled with a new routine. Saturday morning began as it always does, with Asa waking up much too early. Thankfully, Mom played with him while Dad and I slept to a more appropriate time.
The Nontraditional Student
I’m happy to report that Mom and Dad’s first Canine Good Citizen class went very well. I admit though, I feel like the weird old guy. My classmates are all younger than me. Ok, they’re a lot younger than me. Also they’ve all been through the obedience classes with this trainer, so some of my ways of doing things are a bit different. But different isn’t always bad. As a nontraditional student at 8 years old, I bring with me a wealth of life experience and a more mature perspective.
Dogs in Space
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, I would like to pause to remember and give thanks to the fearless dogs who were among the first animals launched into space. Before humans could be sent into orbit, both the Soviet Union and the United States used animals to determine if space flight was even feasible. Of the 57 dogs trained by Russian scientists, approximately 20 dogs went into space. Most survived, some did not.
Not My Lucky Day
Today is NOT my lucky day. There I was on morning patrol, minding my own business while doing my business. The trees were alive with the music of singing birds. There were Robins happily enjoying breakfast on the neighbor’s lawn. There was also a flock of Canadian Geese flying overhead. In short, after a week of cold dreary days, we were finally experiencing an idyllic spring morning. I was in such a good mood that I even gave a passing Squirrel a happy tail wag. That’s when it happened.
New England Golden Jubilee 2019
Ever wonder what a gaggle of Golden Retrievers diving for 100 tennis balls looks like?
Portland, Maine, I Don't Know Where That Is
Happy 199th Birthday to the State of Maine! On March 15, 1820, Maine officially became the 23rd state in the Union. Now in the song, “Portland, Maine,” Tim McGraw may have sung, “Portland, Maine, I don’t know where that is, And I don’t want to know,” but he’s missing out on a lot of fun facts about our favorite state! For example, early explorers certainly knew where Maine was located.
Slippery When Icy
Mother Nature, enough with the bitter cold temperatures and ice! After yet another snowstorm that changed over to freezing rain combined with bone chilling winds, once again you made our backyard into a slippery when icy mess. I haven’t played fetch in days! So while I write yet another nasty letter to Mother Nature demanding her to change her ways, Asa has once again turned to music to voice his feelings.
Heel Not to Temptation
One of the reasons I enrolled Mom and Dad in obedience training is because they need to learn to resist temptation for their safety and ours. Sure we all know the “leave it” and “drop it” commands, but this is about avoiding getting into that situation in the first place. Take for example if we see a ball abandoned on the opposite side of the street. Dad can’t resist a free ball. However, it would be dangerous to suddenly drag me while tethered to him across the busy street to retrieve that ball.
The History of Presidential Pups
In honor of President’s Day, I would like to pay tribute to the important role of First Dog of the United States. These patriotic pups have stood by their owners’ side greeting foreign dignitaries, presiding over meetings in the Oval Office, and have occasionally provided comic relief to take reporters’ attention away from the President. A few were even the center of their own scandals. Americans owe a great deal to these Presidential Pups.
Golden Casanova
Asa here. Are you looking for love this Valentine’s Day, but don’t know where to start? Well you’ve come to the right place! I have the perfect advice to get your Valentine’s Day off on the right paw. After all, my name is a shortened version of cASAnova! Ok, it isn’t. But here’s my advice anyways.** To get your Valentine’s attention, may I suggest trying one of these pick up lines: Are your paws tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day! Meeting you has given me a new leash on life.
Wrestling with My Inner Puppy
I found this old video of me wrestling with my inner puppy. Well actually, I was wrestling with my frozen bag of poop. But it symbolized so much more! This video was made in 2015, just a few weeks before Asa’s homecoming when I was just shy of my third birthday. That wasn’t just a frozen bag of poop. That poop represented the end of my carefree puppyhood! Oh the memories! I still vividly recall what was going through my head as I tossed that bag around with reckless abandon.
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I hope this blog post finds you well, and not holding any ill-feelings toward my brother who put you on his naughty list last week. The reason why I’m writing to you today is because I have a special request for Christmas. I could ask you for a joke book, but I think I’m punny on my own. Also I could ask you for a recording contract, but I prefer to become a famous rock star based on merit. So I promise I will continue to work hard writing and performing my own songs.
150th Golden Retriever Anniversary Gifts
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Golden Retriever with these unique gifts. To mark this milestone, here are some ideas for Golden gifts from Friends of Guisachan for your friends and family on your holiday shopping list. There’s even the opportunity to honor your special Golden by lending a helping paw to preserve their ancestral estate. The Friends of Guisachan is a non-profit organization dedicated to the Golden Retriever’s ancestral home in Scotland.
Memories of Lemmy
Yesterday would have been Lemmy’s 12th birthday. I was just a puppy, barely 2 years old, when my big brother Lemmy crossed Rainbow Bridge at the tender age of 7 years old. But boy did my quirky brother leave a lasting impression! Sadly, Asa never got to meet him. Therefore, today I’d like to share with you and Asa memories of Lemmy. Please excuse the rambling nature of this post. It’s hard to sum up the character of the best big brother ever.
Dad's Levitating Car
Asa here. I know something Chuck Billy doesn’t know. Dad’s car can levitate! I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. It all started when I went with Dad to get his car’s annual check up. Just like how I go to the vet and get a squeaky toy, he takes his car to be inspected by a car doctor, and it gets a sticker. I figured since the car takes me to my appointment, the least I could do is tag along for his.
Asa's Birthday Weekend Celebration
First off, I’d like to thank everyone for your birthday well wishes yesterday! I hope my birthday jokes made you laugh. It is truly humbling how across the country everyone celebrated my birthday, starting on Thursday with that big parade held in my honor in in New York City. It had everything I love, music, dancing, Big Bird and even Kelly Clarkson! One of these years I will happily lead the parade to Herald Square.
Deck the Dogs with Boughs of Holly
And so it begins. Mom’s determination to festoon every inch of this house with some sort of Christmas decoration. Even Asa and myself are not spared from her insatiable desire to decorate everything for the Holidays.
Ty Dolla $ign, Melissa Etheridge, Belly & More Get Personal About Smoking Up
I was in grade seven, and an older friend from the neighborhood rolled this big joint. It went around a couple times, and I didn’t feel nothing. So for the next year, I didn’t smoke. Then in grade eight, there was a girl that I really liked, and she smoked weed. We met up at a park one day, and she was like, “You smoke, right?” I got so high, I didn’t even know how to talk to the girl anymore. But I ended up going out with her.
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