The new Testament album RULES!

HR1218 · April 30th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Hello,

I'm new to the forums, but I'm no stranger to the world of heavy-metal.

I've been into music since 1997, thanks to a band called Metallica. Since then, I've been opening myself up to other music styles and artists of the past, present, and future.

I did not discover Testament until last year, when I got my copy of First Strike Still Deadly through Itunes. Couldn't get enough of the record and I went out and bought the last record with original material, The Gathering. Kicks my ass to this day still, D.N.R. being my favorite track.

With the Formation Of Damnation out in stores last night, I bought my own copy and it's now this record has been kicking my ass. Favorite track has to be The Persecuted Won't Forget, but this album is a nonstop roller coaster from beginning to end.

So I just thought to introduce myself and hope to be more of this board in the future. Thanks!

Best,

HR1218

Samsara · May 1st, 2008, 10:21 AM

Welcome to the board! I agree about the record. Absolutely slammin' from beginning to end. I'm not into the death metal vocal approach used on the title track, but the rest of the record is just pure ear candy!

SlayerNPG · May 1st, 2008, 10:29 AM

It sure does rule, amazing album

redfly · May 1st, 2008, 10:40 AM

I wish there was more of his deth metal voice on this album I miss it.Kick ass album though.I don't really here "the New Order" in it.As that was one of Erics comparisons or am I mistakin I thought he compared it to that and "the gathering".There is no clean or acustic guitar.I love it though they kept us waiting to long.Oh ya welcome to the boards!
Can't wait for the next one in 2010!

idpmofo · May 1st, 2008, 08:22 PM

It was either NewOrder or TheLegacy.
I think, but TFOD sounds more like PracticeWhatYouPreach mixed with The Gathering to me.

Graphic Autist · May 1st, 2008, 10:35 PM

The title of this thread speaks the truth...

pennywiseignite · May 2nd, 2008, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idpmofo

It was either NewOrder or TheLegacy.
I think, but TFOD sounds more like PracticeWhatYouPreach mixed with The Gathering to me.

Exactly what i think too...but TFOD is better then both of these albums - but not close to The Lagacy and New order...

redfly · May 2nd, 2008, 10:40 AM

I here a few licks and vocal melodies from The Ritual.It's actually the first time I've ever heard them repeat somthing from an earlier album.Yes the thread title does say it all.I'm really likeing this album.Except for that one part.i forget the name of the song but it's when Chuck says 'when you step into the circle"I just don't like the way he sings that.But hey who the hell am I!?I love the bass on leave me forever.Nice and up front.

HR1218 · May 2nd, 2008, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the responses guys!

I'm also really digging Leave Me Forever, the closer for the album. After nearly 40+ minutes of fast, intense metal, it was nice to take a breather for a bit. I like the intro. Really deep stuff from the band!

redfly · May 2nd, 2008, 05:10 PM

Cool man,I am also digging the change for that song.Is it me or could the lead on the intro for the first track be a bit louder?I think it's one of the best solos on the album.

7ammod · May 3rd, 2008, 11:09 PM

hello, im new here. just wanted to say this album is GREAT !!
yes, it's not as good as the masterpiece "the new order" -though no metal album was as good in my opinion- but it's definitely one of their best albums.
TESTAMENT are truely legends, each one of them !!

KingoftheKill · May 3rd, 2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samsara

Welcome to the board! I agree about the record. Absolutely slammin' from beginning to end. I'm not into the death metal vocal approach used on the title track, but the rest of the record is just pure ear candy!

...they use death metal vocals? is it really death metal like suffocation or morbid angel, or just rough? on their previous cds like the legacy and souls of black they didnt use anything like that. i really need to go get this cd, but in the meantime please explain what you mean by "death metal vocal approach".
im intrigued

April 30th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
HR1218 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	The new Testament album RULES! Hello, I'm new to the forums, but I'm no stranger to the world of heavy-metal. I've been into music since 1997, thanks to a band called Metallica. Since then, I've been opening myself up to other music styles and artists of the past, present, and future. I did not discover Testament until last year, when I got my copy of First Strike Still Deadly through Itunes. Couldn't get enough of the record and I went out and bought the last record with original material, The Gathering. Kicks my ass to this day still, D.N.R. being my favorite track. With the Formation Of Damnation out in stores last night, I bought my own copy and it's now this record has been kicking my ass. Favorite track has to be The Persecuted Won't Forget, but this album is a nonstop roller coaster from beginning to end. So I just thought to introduce myself and hope to be more of this board in the future. Thanks! Best, HR1218

May 1st, 2008, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Samsara Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Welcome to the board! I agree about the record. Absolutely slammin' from beginning to end. I'm not into the death metal vocal approach used on the title track, but the rest of the record is just pure ear candy!

May 1st, 2008, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
SlayerNPG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 196	It sure does rule, amazing album

May 1st, 2008, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
redfly ruled by the riff Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester/New England Posts: 440	I wish there was more of his deth metal voice on this album I miss it.Kick ass album though.I don't really here "the New Order" in it.As that was one of Erics comparisons or am I mistakin I thought he compared it to that and "the gathering".There is no clean or acustic guitar.I love it though they kept us waiting to long.Oh ya welcome to the boards! Can't wait for the next one in 2010!

May 1st, 2008, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
idpmofo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13	It was either NewOrder or TheLegacy. I think, but TFOD sounds more like PracticeWhatYouPreach mixed with The Gathering to me.

May 1st, 2008, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Graphic Autist Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	The title of this thread speaks the truth...

May 2nd, 2008, 10:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
redfly ruled by the riff Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester/New England Posts: 440	I here a few licks and vocal melodies from The Ritual.It's actually the first time I've ever heard them repeat somthing from an earlier album.Yes the thread title does say it all.I'm really likeing this album.Except for that one part.i forget the name of the song but it's when Chuck says 'when you step into the circle"I just don't like the way he sings that.But hey who the hell am I!?I love the bass on leave me forever.Nice and up front.

May 2nd, 2008, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
HR1218 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	Thanks for the responses guys! I'm also really digging Leave Me Forever, the closer for the album. After nearly 40+ minutes of fast, intense metal, it was nice to take a breather for a bit. I like the intro. Really deep stuff from the band!

May 2nd, 2008, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
redfly ruled by the riff Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester/New England Posts: 440	Cool man,I am also digging the change for that song.Is it me or could the lead on the intro for the first track be a bit louder?I think it's one of the best solos on the album.

May 3rd, 2008, 11:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
7ammod Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	hello, im new here. just wanted to say this album is GREAT !! yes, it's not as good as the masterpiece "the new order" -though no metal album was as good in my opinion- but it's definitely one of their best albums. TESTAMENT are truely legends, each one of them !!