TESTAMENT - THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION

edgeofthorns · May 7th, 2008, 08:55 AM

How many of you have bought this already? I picked it up yesterday and I'm thoroughly pleased! Without a long drawn out review, I'll just make the following statement. If you've been a long time Testament fan, then I have a hard time believing that you won't dig this new disc. TFOD has all the elements of classic Testament albums like New World Order and Practice What You Preach. Also, as much as I liked Louie Clemente back in the day, I'm sure glad that Paul Bostaph is playing drums on this one!

What are your opinions?

~Brian~

DAVETHEMETALGUY · May 7th, 2008, 09:27 AM

had it for about a month. it completely rocks....reminds me a lot of The New Order

metalsped · May 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM

They have been spinning the hell out of a few tracks on Sirius. I have seen them twice in support of this new disc, and all the songs sounded great.

Creeps · May 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM

I think this album has cemented itself in my top 5 for the remaining of the year.

What he said, if you're a long time Testament fan, this album will not disappoint you. If you haven't listened to them in a while this is the album that would get you back.

The song FEAR owns

edgeofthorns · May 7th, 2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by metalsped

They have been spinning the hell out of a few tracks on Sirius. I have seen them twice in support of this new disc, and all the songs sounded great.

Man, I'm jealous! I've never gotten to see these guys period.

I have met Alex Skolnick at a TSO gig back in 2004, but that's it. I mentioned Testament to him then and he just grinned at me. That was before the band did the Live in London thing, so I guess he knew that we'd be seeing Testament soon.

~Brian~

Dark One · May 7th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Excellent comeback album. F.E.A.R. rules, but the title track has absolutely been kicking my teeth in.

Jason

War Ensemble · May 7th, 2008, 11:42 AM

Picked it up this weekend and also saw them in Chicago. Fantastic show. I enjoyed their performance more than Iced Earth. I look forward to seeing them a few more times this summer.

VenomGA · May 7th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Love this disc! I purchased it last week when it came out. Right now it is my #1 album of the year ahead of:
#2 Death Angel - Killing Season
#3 Opeth - Watershed
#4 Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad
#5 Hail of Bullets - ...Of Frost And War

Harley D · May 7th, 2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by edgeofthorns

TFOD has all the elements of classic Testament albums like New World Order and Practice What You Preach.

Plus some "Gathering" influence as well. This album smokes. As a fan since ~89, I am very pleased with this offering from the band. It seems the return of Skolnick was a good thing. The only track I'm not totally getting into is the title, mainly due to the vocals. I like Chuck's "clean" voice.

Dark One · May 7th, 2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley D

The only track I'm not totally getting into is the title, mainly due to the vocals. I like Chuck's "clean" voice.

Ironically, that's probably why that track truly stands out to me (aside from the music absolutely slaying as well). I think he does a great job with the growls and I'd love to hear more tracks in that vain.

Jason

Harley D · May 7th, 2008, 12:16 PM

He started with the growling vocals years after I began listening to them, so it wasn't the "norm" for me. If you like that style, check Low and Demonic, if you haven't already.

May 7th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
edgeofthorns He carves his stone... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: God's Country!!! Posts: 2,856	TESTAMENT - THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION How many of you have bought this already? I picked it up yesterday and I'm thoroughly pleased! Without a long drawn out review, I'll just make the following statement. If you've been a long time Testament fan, then I have a hard time believing that you won't dig this new disc. TFOD has all the elements of classic Testament albums like New World Order and Practice What You Preach. Also, as much as I liked Louie Clemente back in the day, I'm sure glad that Paul Bostaph is playing drums on this one! What are your opinions? ~Brian~ __________________

May 7th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
DAVETHEMETALGUY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA Posts: 968	had it for about a month. it completely rocks....reminds me a lot of The New Order __________________ Proud sponsor of FIREWIND PP8 'THE METAL ZONE' ON WVUA-TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA FRIDAY NIGHTS 10PM-2AM CST 90.7 FM www.thecapstone.ua.edu http://www.myspace.com/davethemetalguy

May 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
metalsped They call me SWEET TEA Join Date: May 2004 Location: MA Posts: 1,515	They have been spinning the hell out of a few tracks on Sirius. I have seen them twice in support of this new disc, and all the songs sounded great. __________________ Riverside, Virgin Steele, and Savage Circus

May 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Creeps JustSomeMetalGuy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,423	I think this album has cemented itself in my top 5 for the remaining of the year. What he said, if you're a long time Testament fan, this album will not disappoint you. If you haven't listened to them in a while this is the album that would get you back. The song FEAR owns __________________ "Nobody wants me hangin' round... unless it's from a tree in the middle of town" - Alice Cooper www.ttops.net

May 7th, 2008, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
VenomGA At War With Stan Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,860	Love this disc! I purchased it last week when it came out. Right now it is my #1 album of the year ahead of: #2 Death Angel - Killing Season #3 Opeth - Watershed #4 Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad #5 Hail of Bullets - ...Of Frost And War __________________ Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house....

May 7th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dark One The Tainted Dogma Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 6,649	Excellent comeback album. F.E.A.R. rules, but the title track has absolutely been kicking my teeth in. Jason

May 7th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
War Ensemble Come And Knock On My Door Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regal Beagle Posts: 322	Picked it up this weekend and also saw them in Chicago. Fantastic show. I enjoyed their performance more than Iced Earth. I look forward to seeing them a few more times this summer.

May 7th, 2008, 12:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Harley D Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 58	He started with the growling vocals years after I began listening to them, so it wasn't the "norm" for me. If you like that style, check Low and Demonic, if you haven't already.