TESTAMENT

Release Year: 2008
Artist Origin: USA
Style: relentless inflaming energetic thrash metal

nine years since the last studio album, thrash metal disciples return with a plain ferocious yet quite harmonious and ear-catching set of fittingly titled opus: Chuck Billy's winning battle with cancer inspired most of the group's original line-up to reconvene, while drum throne is occupied by relentless Forbidden and Slayer genius Paul Bostaph, showcasing a sharp, highly dynamic performance; polished by Andy Sneap, this disk is arguably one of the toughest sounding Testament recordings to date, where crushing riffs, epic choruses, and a rich, modern sound intertwine, giving these eleven tracks not only brutal power but also a memorable, compelling emotional weight; limited mediabook edition comes with bonus DVD, featuring Making of documentary and photo gallery