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Testament
Testament
Formed: 1985 in San Francisco, CA
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Styles: Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash
Group Members: Alex Skolnick, Chuck Billy, Greg Christian, Louie Clemente, Eric Peterson, Steve Souza
Biography: Testament were the biggest thrash metal band never to reach the platinum plateau. In fact, the San Francisco quintet seemed on the verge of challenging Metallica (their most obvious influence) in the melodic thrash sweepstakes, but their run toward the top was eventually derailed by inconsistency, bad ...Read full biography
The Legacy
The Legacy
Released: 1987
Label: Atlantic Records
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Comparable to Slayer, Megadeth, and Metallica, Testament is one of thrash metal's more accessible and best-known bands. Testament quickly earned respect in thrash circles with its debut album, The Legacy, ...Read full review
The Ritual
The Ritual
Released: 1992
Label: Atlantic Records
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On The Ritual, Testament moved away from their trademark speed-metal and began exploring slower, heavier territory. Instead of sounding like a retreat, the group sounds re-energized by the change in direction, ...Read full review
More Testament albums: Main Albums (15), Compilations (6), DVD/Video (2)
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