Monday, July 5, 2010

Testament - The Gathering (1999)

I seriously don't think Testament could put out a bad album. They might be the most consistent thrash band of all time. The Gathering is top notch production and features Slayer's Dave Lombardo too. Only bad thing is Alex Skolnick isn't apart of the group at this time so James Murphy from Death and Obituary took his spot. The eighth album has faster and heavier riffs and that's saying a lot cause it's Testament and all the albums sound fast and heavy already. Chuck Billy left the death metal style singing from Demonic which is a plus he's singing like classic Chuck Billy. Wasn't a very popular album but it is a diamond in the rough for heavy metal fans because it's unappreciated for being a newer album and at a time when thrash was at it's lowest or arguably dead. Songs to check "Down For Life", Three Days in Darkness" and "D.N.R."

1. "D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)" – 3:34
2. "Down for Life" – 3:23
3. "Eyes of Wrath" – 5:26
4. "True Believer" – 3:36
5. "3 Days in Darkness" – 4:41
6. "Legions of the Dead" – 2:37
7. "Careful What You Wish For" – 3:30
8. "Riding the Snake" – 4:13
9. "Allegiance" – 2:37
10. "Sewn Shut Eyes" – 4:15
11. "Fall of Sipledome" – 4:48
12. "Hammer of the Gods" – 3:11

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