Practice What You Preach (Testament song)

"Practice What You Preach" is a song by American thrash metal band Testament, taken from their 1989 album Practice What You Preach. It was released as a promotional single to support the album.[1] Due to being one of the band's most famous and popular songs, and for being one of the most frequently played songs at live concerts, "Practice What You Preach" can be considered Testament's signature song.

"Practice What You Preach"
Promotional single by Testament
from the album Practice What You Preach
Released	1989
Recorded	1989 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	4:54
Label	Megaforce, Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson
Producer(s)	Alex Perialas

Live performances

"Practice What You Preach" is one of Testament's most played songs of all time,[2] first played a month prior to the album's release, on July 1, 1989 in São Paulo, Brazil. As of 2015, the song has been performed over 500 times.[3] Live versions of "Practice What You Preach" appear on the albums Live at the Fillmore, Live in London, and Dark Roots of Thrash.

Reception

"Practice What You Preach" received heavy rotation on MTV's Headbangers Ball.[4]

Track listing

Promotional vinyl 12"

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Practice What You Preach" (LP version)	4:54

Personnel

• Chuck Billy – vocals
• Eric Peterson – guitars
• Alex Skolnick – guitars
• Greg Christian – bass
• Louie Clemente – drums

References

1. "Practice What You Preach by Testament (Single, Thrash Metal): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
2. "Testament Tour Statistics". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
3. "Practice What You Preach by Testament Song Statistics". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
4. "Sunday Old School: Testament". Metalunderground.com. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2014-10-05.