RELEASE DATE 11/10/2026

PAGES: 224 Pages
FORMAT: Hardcover
FORWARD: Rob Halford
AUTHOR(S): Chuck Billy, w/Dave Erickson

Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billyis the raw, inspiring memoir of Testaments legendary frontman, chronicling his stubborn roots in a Native American and Mexican-American family, his rise through the explosive Bay Area thrash metal scene, and his defiant battle against cancercomplete with spiritual healings, the iconic Thrash of the Titans benefit that revived the genre, and the unbreakable will that turned a near-death diagnosis into a triumphant second act of life, music, and brotherhood.

From the relentless stages of Bay Area thrash metal to the brink of death and back,Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billyis the unflinching memoir of Testaments iconic frontman. Raised in a resilient Native American and Mexican-American family, Chuck Billy forged his path through rebellion, raw talent, and unbreakable stubbornnessbecoming the powerful voice behind one of thrashs most enduring bands. But at thirty-eight, a devastating cancer diagnosis threatened to silence him forever. With the fierce support of the metal communityincluding the legendary Thrash of the Titans benefit that rallied old rivals and reignited brotherhoodChuck faced grueling treatments, profound spiritual journeys, and the fight of his life.

This is the story of a man who refused to let go, discovering that true strength comes not just from holding your breath until the world bends, but from learning to breathe againstronger, wiser, and surrounded by family, both blood and chosen. A raw testament to survival, music, and the unbreakable bonds that define a life in metal.