Eric Peterson (musician)
Eric Peterson ( born May 14, 1964 in Alameda, California) is an American guitarist. He became famous for his activity as one of the main songwriter and only constant member of the band Testament. In addition, he founded in 2001 his black metal band Dragonlord. Here he took over as the guitar and the vocals.
Career
Peterson was born in Alameda, but grew up in Lafayette. His influences were bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Creedence Clearwater Revival, later, the Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Angel Witch. The band was founded in 1983 Testament that were first known as the Legacy, Peterson was originally just rhythm guitarist, Alex Skolnick whereas the lead guitar took over. However, Peterson was always one of the main songwriters of the band, especially after Skolnicks exit. Meanwhile, Peterson also takes a lot of lead parts, eg on The Formation of Damnation.
In 2001, Peterson et al with Steve DiGiorgio ( ex- Testament ) Dragon Lord and released two albums with the band. 2005 Peterson played on the album Vermin of the band Old Man's Child.
Discography
With Legacy
- Demo 1 (1984 )
- Demo 2 (1985 )
With Testament
- The Legacy (1987 )
- The New Order (1988 )
- Practice What You Preach (1989 )
- Souls of Black (1990 )
- The Ritual (1992 )
- Return to the Apocalyptic City (1993 )
- Low ( 1994)
- Demonic (1997)
- The Gathering (1999)
- First Strike Still Deadly (2001)
- The Formation of Damnation (2008)
- Dark Roots of Earth ( 2012)
With Dragon Lord
- Rapture (2001)
- Black Wings of Destiny (2005)
As a guest musician
- Old Man's Child - Vermin (2005)