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- LABEL NUCLEAR BLAST
- TRACK LISTING
- 1. Rise Up
- 2. Native Blood
- 3. Dark Roots Of Earth
- 4. True American Hate
- 5. A Day In The Death
- 6. Cold Embrace
- 7. Man Kills Mankind
- 8. Throne Of Thorns
- 9. Last Stand For Independence
Dark Roots of Earth Reviews
Dark Roots of Earth Reviews
| 22 of 26 people found the following review helpful  Testament - Dark Roots Of Earth, By This review is from: Dark Roots of Earth (Audio CD) Dark Roots Of Earth is the tenth full-length studio album by the legendary San Franciscan Bay Area Thrash Metal band Testament. It was released on Nuclear Blast in the summer of 2012, following up 2008's critically acclaimed The Formation Of Damnation album. Like that album and indeed also its 1999 predecessor, The Gathering, the album was produced by the famous British producer Andy Sneap.There was a bit of background intrigue regarding the album's drummer in as much as that although the excellent and underrated Paul Bostaph was still a member of the band just before the time of the album's writing, due to an injury, the drums on the album where actually played by another former Testament band member (and member or contributor with dozens of respected and influential bands) Gene Hoglan. Consequently the album has quite a different feel, as far as the drumming goes, to The Formation Of Damnation. Interestingly, the band also worked with Lamb Of God's Chris... Read more 21 of 25 people found the following review helpful Testament at the height of their powers, By This review is from: Dark Roots of Earth (Audio CD) It's been four years since Testament's comeback album The Formation of Damnation. If you enjoyed that one for whatever reasons, be prepared to be blown away by Dark Roots of Earth.The new album finds the band crafting a sonic thrash metal masterpiece, putting more emphasis on extended melodic guitar solos, intricate arrangements, powerful rhythm work, and excellent vocals. The songs are complex yet very easy to enjoy at the same time because the band has amassed so many immortal melodies this time around. The songs are also more homogenous but varied, involving plenty of complex passages laced with melodic twin guitar harmonies, fiery lead riffs, and stomping rhythmic anchors. Chuck Billy utilizes his full spectrum of vocal talents here. He goes for the clean singing as well as his instantly recognizable throaty delivery that... Read more 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful Testament rises again., By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Dark Roots of Earth (Audio CD) I've been a Testament fan since The Legacy.After releasing five stunning albums both lead guitarist Alex Skolnick and drummer Louie Clemente jumped ship. Multiple lineup changes and three more albums under their belts we find the original guitarist rejoining on the last album. So now that the new lineup has had some time to settle how does the new album stand up? Well, it's not Formation, it's definitely more like classic Testament. If you liked the first five albums then you'll like this one. Superb production. Killer drumming. Brilliant lead work from Eric and Alex. The bass is actually audible and is excellent. Chuck Billy turns in one of his most powerful performances to date. If you're looking for another Demonic then you might want to preview this one first. Classic Testament the whole way. No weak tracks and some killer bonus tracks as well. A dream come true for an old school fan. Recommended. |
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