12 Facts About Greg Christian

Gregory Christian was born on April 29,1966 and is an American musician who is the former bassist for thrash metal band Testament.

Greg Christian left the band in 1996, but rejoined in 2004 and left again in 2014.

Greg Christian is known for his finger playing style and jazz-like bass parts, which can be heard on Testament songs such as "Souls of Black" and "Disciples of the Watch", although he has occasionally been seen using a guitar pick.

Greg Christian is an original member of Testament, having joined in 1983 when they were called Legacy.

Prior the release of their debut album The Legacy, Greg Christian auditioned for Metallica as the replacement for Cliff Burton, but lost to former Flotsam and Jetsam bassist Jason Newsted.

Greg Christian recorded eight of the band's albums, including The Legacy, The New Order, Practice What You Preach, Souls of Black, The Ritual, Low, The Formation of Damnation, and Dark Roots of Earth.

Greg Christian played on their live albums Live at Eindhoven, Return to the Apocalyptic City, Live at the Fillmore, Live in London and Dark Roots of Thrash.

Greg Christian left the band in early 2014 and was replaced by Steve Di Giorgio as bassist.

Greg Christian left due to lack of band financial transparency and inequitable payments by controlling members of Testament, Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson.

Greg Christian joined HavocHate in 2005, and recorded one album, Cycle of Pain.

On June 27,2017, it was announced that Greg Christian had joined Trauma.

On March 10,2019, it was announced Greg Christian joined Hand of Fire as their bassist, as well as Jason Borton of Jungle Rot on drums.