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San Francisco Bay Area (1983 – present)
Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s. Originally formed as ‘Legacy’ in 1983 by founding members Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced by wunderkind Alex Skolnick (lead guitar). Souza soon departed to join Exodus and suggested that the towering Chuck Billy take over as frontman(and was later run over by a bus). The band became known as ‘Testament’ 3 years later, while recording their debut album in Ithaca, New York.
“The Legacy” was a brutal intro in 1987, putting Testament at the forefront of the flourishing thrash metal scene. Following “Live At Eindhoven”, an EP recorded at Holland’s Dynamo Festival, “The New Order” in 1988 was well received producing one of the band’s most memorable classics “Disciples Of The Watch”. Next came the highly successful “Practice What You Preach” in 1989, then the release of “Souls Of Black” in 1990, coinciding with the European ‘Clash Of The Titans’ tour with Slayer, Megadeth and Suicidal Tendencies.
After “The Ritual” in 1992, Skolnick, who was losing interest in pure metal, decided to pursue his interest in jazz and left the band. Clemente also departed. “Return To Apocalyptic City” in 1993 brought Glen Alvelais (guitar, ex- Forbidden) into the fold, and filling in temporarily for Clemente, Paul Bostaph (ex- Forbidden, Slayer).
“The Legacy” was a brutal intro in 1987, putting Testament at the forefront of the flourishing thrash metal scene. Following “Live At Eindhoven”, an EP recorded at Holland’s Dynamo Festival, “The New Order” in 1988 was well received producing one of the band’s most memorable classics “Disciples Of The Watch”. Next came the highly successful “Practice What You Preach” in 1989, then the release of “Souls Of Black” in 1990, coinciding with the European ‘Clash Of The Titans’ tour with Slayer, Megadeth and Suicidal Tendencies.
After “The Ritual” in 1992, Skolnick, who was losing interest in pure metal, decided to pursue his interest in jazz and left the band. Clemente also departed. “Return To Apocalyptic City” in 1993 brought Glen Alvelais (guitar, ex- Forbidden) into the fold, and filling in temporarily for Clemente, Paul Bostaph (ex- Forbidden, Slayer).
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AleisterCrowly wrote:
ein Testament ist eine einseitige Willenserklärung die schon bei der Abgabe gültig ist.
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DeadlyFred wrote:
Great band through and through.
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Sportsnut wrote:
New album next year, it's gonna be awesome!
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PrzemoInsomniac wrote:
Holy shit guys! Check out this band! On their last fm profile we can download whole Cursed Carnival’s album. http://www.lastfm.pl/music/Cursed+Carnival Fuck, they are really good! Why I never heard about these people? LOL, they are from my country! :) Damn, I am so proud! I thought we have only black, death metal bands on the highest level. Fuck yeah! Look what I found couple of minutes ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz4ZbcUADp4 Preety cool video I think… Enjoy people! :) Thrash till death!!!
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Leatharel wrote:
Metallica can suck a cock!
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MakeNine wrote:
Testament are a lot better than Metallica, come on!
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Janv92 wrote:
Fucking awesome band this is.
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Die_In_a_Fire wrote:
Trap-Posh
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brentondig wrote:
Testament has a sick line-up! Can't wait to see them w/ Slayer and Megadeth!
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NujillicA wrote:
more than meets the eye!
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CorporalDoug wrote:
Testament are everything Metallica wish they were [5]
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Lionheartattack wrote:
Apparently every band has their own style to express themselves and I find Testament quite different from Metallica, especially in the long run. They are the most even thrash band I've ever heard. I mean, Slayer might be doing better than in years, but with Testament, it seems that there haven't been any worse or non-thrash periods like with almost every major thrash metal band. They've always mainteined their supreme level it seems, and somehow I think they're even getting better! Anyway, Formation and Gathering both are very good albums!
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swift_sloth wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/I+want+to+choose+my+own+artist+picture
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bleedthesky212 wrote:
Anthrology agreed. IT SUCKS!!!!!!!
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thrasher86 wrote:
imho the gathering is their best, while their old stuff is up there with the other top thrash bands, this album showcases chucks vocals at their best, and with lombardo, murphy and digiorgio you can't get much better
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thrasher86 wrote:
Hope these guys come to nz someday
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Megacorpse88 wrote:
Oh for fucksakes... i can't go to ANY shoutbox without hearing about Metallica..seriously grow up ya dumb cunts
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sia112 wrote:
Testament's Best Album Is Th Gathering!!!!!
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The_Dork wrote:
The guy below me seems to be one of those trolls, heh.
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Gharper23 wrote:
So many trolls in this place. Its sad really
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