Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    
    I've heard two of their albums, "The Legacy' and 'The New Order'.
    I prefer the first album, but they are a good band - well worth
    the buy.
    
    Definitely Metallica influenced!
    
    Flip

    
    
    	The members of Testament are from San Francisco, the "home"
    of Metallica.
    
    
    Paul

    
    	Testament are cool.... the New Order album is IMO the ballz....esp
    Trial by Fire...great tune.
    
    	I've got all three albums....all are good.  New order seemed
    to show more of a musician type of writing...did that make sense...?
    
    	It has more slower acoustic stuff...which is good but the fast
    stuf is good also.... I seem to be rambling so Au revior...
    
    BK
    

    
    Yahoo!
    	Testament coming to Boston Nov. 12th (??)
    
    /Motorbreath

    I'm a definate Testament follower, I saw them and met them last year at
    the channel.  If you like Practice what you Preach, I'd definately run
    out and get The New Order it's excellent also, there first album Legacy
    is pretty good too.  Also, don't miss them at the Living Room November
    13th They are also playing at the Channel Either the end of October or
    early November - DON"T MISS!! if you love the mosh - Kim

    
    I picked up "Practice..." and its great, I'm trying to find the other
    two but haven't had any luck in Reading (UK).

    
    Tony, EVERY Our Price in Reading has copies of The Legacy and The
    New Order.
    
    

    
    
    	The New Order imo is the BEST out of the three....right flip???
    
    BK
    

    
    WRONG!!!!!  I actually prefer The Legacy......
    
    ;^)
    
    Flip

    
    
    	Yea...the Legacy is cool too....
    
    BK
    

    
    No Our Price in Reading has the CD's.
     
    I check them all, and HMV, Listen etc..

    
    Well why didn't you say CD!!!!!!  You can't get them on CD in the
    UK...only on US Import.
    
    Flip

    
    But Shades has the US import CDs for 12.99 each.
    
    flip

    
    A pal of mine bought it in the UK on CD from Listen about 3 weeks
    ago. Not an Import.             
                                    
    I still can't find it though 8^(

    
    I spoke to my friend Kelvin Hallrazer (Who owns Shades) and he has
    told me, straight up, that they are NOT available on CD in the UK!
                                                        
    You have to get them on import....but still these only cost 12.99.
    
    Flip

I heard a song from the new Testament album on 'BCNs metal show this past 
Saturday night. I must say - it was AWESOME! Although I liked 'The New Order', 
I thought it lacked something. But this new album sounds like it could rank 
right up there with classic bands like Metallica (and I don't way that 
lightly!) I mean it - I was that impressed!!!

Can't wait to check out the rest of the album. Also, now I *hafta* go to their 
upcoming show!

alan

    Yo Alan, I've heard their older thrashier stuff and I liked
    it, but I was very impressed, like you, when I heard their
    latest album!! It's GREAT! I liked it because I've burned myself
    out on Metallica, and they are the next best thing as far as 
    I'm concerned, plus I LOVE Billy's voice, the dude can growl
    as well as any demon from hell, for sure.
    
    /Motorbreath...I'll see ya at the show! (Channel)

    I WORSHIP these guys.  I was really impressed that they did a ballad
    and it was great.  The tape is definately worth buying, I am physed for
    their shows!!!!!! - Kim
    

    
    Alan, pick-up the new album, its wicked.
    
    I prefer these guys to Metallica now!

                FWIW,  WMBS    is   doing  some  sort  of  pledge
                collecting for the  radio station this week (88.1
                in Cambridge), and just  got  rid  of  a  pair of
                backstage  passes  for  Testament that  are  good
                anywhere,  anytime  through 1991 for $65!    They
                also had Nuclear Assault raincoats!  HA HA!
                
                :'), Rob
                

    
    Has anyone got Testament - Live at Eindhoven?  I saw it today in Listen
    Records.
    
    Flip

    How old is that?  Did you buy it????  What was on it??? - Kim

    
    Testament will play HAmmersmith Odeon January 13.  Support slot goes to
    Mortal sin, Xentrix and Horse (London).  Tickets are �7.50 and �6.50 -
    now on sale.
    
    Flip

                out of  curiosity,  how  big  is  the Hammersmith
                Odeon?  Sounds  big  anyways.    They just played
                here at the Channel  which  will  only  hold  500
                people reasonably, though they jammed  about 1500
                in...
                
                

    Hammy Odeon is an old cinema, so you have the stalls, downstairs, which
    is about the same size as the cinema in Framingham and then you have a
    circle above that.  It must hold about 1500, all seated, though.
    
    Flip

    
    	Hey...
    I'm going to Testament saturday night...
    Is anyone interested in meeting up a while before the
    show to party a while before the show?
    
    /Motorbreath...who is going?

    
    
    Hey, Mike I'm up for drinking some beers before the show.  I wanna get
    psyched to slam people. hehehe - Kim

    
    
    Re. - 29 - "The REAL days of slamming are long gone."
    
           You think so??  What a depressing outlook.  I say no way, mine
    have just started. - Kim

    Yo Pete you,ve been on the lEast coast too long, slamming, most pits,
    etc are most certainly alive in California, whenever I get out there my
    'cuz takes me to some wild "warehouse concerts" with pits and a buncha
    people doing all sorts of sh*t.
    
    the devil dog

    oops I meant Mosh pits

    I just got my ticket for Testament/Savatage/Nuclear Assault for next
    Thursday. I can't wait. 
    
    
    P.S. What are all those guys up there like in concert?

    re. 33
    
    I've seen all these bands before and you will not be dissappointed. 
    Testament have great energy and sound great live.  Nuclear Assault are
    wicked funny and they are AWESOME too.  Savatage are INTENSE.  The
    singer has great stage presence.  Have to give you a full update after
    the show. - Kim

    So, how was the show?

    
    
    The show was INCREDIBLE!!!!!  Testament RULES!!!  They Played
    everything I wanted to hear.  Basically all of The New Order and
    Practice then a couple from Legacy.  It was a really good show you
    won't be dissapointed.  There weren't any special effects or lots of
    solos (of course there was one)  They basically came out and Kicked
    *SS!!  They sounded great!!  There's really not much else I can say!!
    
             - A VERY satisfied Testament Fan - Kim

    
    	RE: Kim
    
    	But the real question:
    
    	Did the drummer spin his sticks?  THAT'S the sign of a good
    	drummer.
    
    							GTI
    

    
    
    I was too busy watching Chuck and Alex to notice if the drummer was
    spinning his sticks.  But, if that means he's a good drummer than, I'd
    say they were spinning no-stop. 8^) - Kim

    Did the singer moon the audience? That's the sign of a good singer.
    What'd they open/end with? I wish I coulda gone.
    

    
    	Testament was fantastic!!!! 
    Chuck Billy's bellowing voice-from-hell was great...
    I thought Disciples of the Watch was unbelievable live...
    
    It was a great show.
    
    /Motorbreath....the Legacy stuff was cool!!

    I listened again this weekend "Practice.." making an effort to listen
    it all. I don't know why but it lets me stone cold. Instrumentals
    (solos) and voice are ok but the whole music has a bad effect on me. I
    listened after it Nuclear Assault, Wargasm and Metallica and than I felt
    well again. I think "Practice.." is slowed down thrash at the limit of
    heavy. Are their other albums heavier ? (For example I like Metallica's
    "Ride.." but I'm much less impressed by AJFA, and "Practice.." reminds
    AJFA.)
    
    Sorin
    

    
    
    RE: Sorin, try the New Order, I think it's heavier.  I can't wait to
    pick up their new tape when it comes out
    
    
    - kim

    Re. Kim
    
    I'll check New Order. Actually I have to listen Queensr�che's Empire,
    Forbidden's last and Coroner's R.I.P.
    
    Sorin

    
    RE: Sorin, don't make me jealous, I have two more days till pay day!!!
    
    RE: Forbidden - How are these guys??  I only caught the tail end of
    their show with Death Angel.
    
    -kim

    Re. Kim, sorry I didn't want to make you jealous these two days but I
    was waiting for QR's album since last year.
    
    Re. Forbidden, I just listened a little in the shop the "Twisted into
    form" album and it sounded as clean as Testament but better (good
    vocals also but not so late Metallica like as Testament). I have now on
    my short list Death Angel's "Frolic.." (do you know it ?) and Nuclear
    Assault's Game Over/The Plague CDs.
    
    Have you listened Annihilator's "Alice in Hell" ? Try to listen after
    it Testament's "Practice.." and tell your impressions.
    
    Sorin
    

    
    
    RE: Sorin,
    
    Yah, I have DA's Frolic - good tape - I'll have to check out forbidden,
    and NO, I STILL haven't picked up Alice in Hell.  Been short on cash
    but, I will. - kim

    
    
    	"Souls of Black" is out and on sale at "Blueberry" Comics.
    
    
    Paul

    I had the occasion to listen a little "Souls in black". There is some
    nice accoustic guitar, the overall sound seems heavier than
    "Practice.." and the production quality is fine. But I still like
    Forbidden's last much more than Testament. I think Testament goes fast
    with until the moment the singer starts and they slow down or break
    something in the rhythm (it's a pure subjective impression but I want
    to realize why I'm not impressed by them as a whole band).
    I think the new album will please all their fans.
    
    Sorin

    I heard one song from the new album on Z-rock yesterday and I didn't
    really care for it.  I think it was the title track, but I didn't catch
    the name to be sure.  
    
    I didn't think it was very creative sounding, kind of like they'd run
    out of good ideas or something.  Also the singers voice sounds really
    fried.
    
    Greg

                Strawb's in Salem, NH didn't have it today.  Did pick
                up the new Maiden and Lynch Mob though :').

    
    Testament's newest doens't rule?!
    
    Chuck Billy's voice is usually very impressive.
    
    /Motorbreath...what happened

    
    It's worth buying Mike, it's okay, just not as good as their previous
    albums.
    
    flip

    
    
    	I've only listened to it once so far and I at least like it.
    After a few more listens I'll see if it deserves a(n) "It rules!".
    
    
    Paul

    I picked up a Testament album a while back.  I love it, it's pretty
    fast and heavy thrash.  Any comments, I'd like to get some
    feedback on the band.
    
    
    Eric.

    
    Which album was it Eric?  I have a couple of Testament albums on tape
    and find them to be miles apart in quality.  They are one of those
    bands that can produce great stuff one minute and total rubbish the
    next!
    
    
    Ga-ZAZ

    
    I got the last three Testament album and they are all exellent!!

    I've got Live From Eindhoven(sp)and it is excellant.Its all early stuff
    such my 2 favourites "over the wall"and "burnt offerings"
    
    
    
                                           Staynz

    I went to see Stu Hamm last Saturday night.  His touring guitarist is
    Alex Skolnick.  I've been reading Alex's column in GUITAR and was
    anxious to hear what he sounded like.  He has chops for days!

    I've been meaning to put a reply in here, as I recently picked up
    Testaments latest, "Souls Of Black" and had some comments on it.
    
    This is a good thrashin album, but it probably won't get a lot of play
    time for me because there are some things that annoy me about it.
    
    First off, I *hate* the guitar rhythm sound.  It's like all thin, and
    squeeky highendy.  I like a good thrash guitar sound, like people like
    Metallica and Megadeth get, but this is just raspy sounding.  Sounds
    kinda like the gross overdrive you get from a cheap solid state amp to
    me.
    
    Second, the guys voice bugs me too.  I'm starting to get used to it,
    but it reminds me terribly of Dave Mustaine.  
    
    Third (amazingly as it might seem) is Alex Skolnick's leads.  The first
    time I listened to the tape I thought "woah, this guy is smokin, this
    is definately the high point of the album", and that's very true. 
    However, his tone and a lot of his leads sound *very* much like George
    Lynch too me (esp. the one on the title track).  He sounds like Lynch
    might be today if Lynch had been practicing a *lot* since he left
    Dokken, Skolnick definately smokes him.  I just wish he had a little
    more original sound, ya'know?
    
    I probably won't buy any more of their stuff...
    
    gh

    I think Alex's GUITAR column is pretty good (so far).  From what I
    heard on Saturday, and from reading interviews with him, metal isn't
    entirely his cup of tea.  He's much more versatile than that.
    
    BTW - I heard he's only 21 years old!  Amazing.

    Yeah, the Guitar columns are interesting, that's one of the things that
    prompted me to check out the album.
    
    I'd also read in an interview that he has a lot of different musical
    interests, I'd hoped to hear a little more of his versatility on the
    Testament album, but all I heard was a real good George Lynch clone.
    
    Don't get me wrong, it's not all that bad really, there are several
    solos that don't have that Lynch sound to 'em and I like those a lot
    better.  Skolnick is definately a great player, he plays some of the
    smoothest fast arpeggio runs I've heard.
    
    gh

    When I saw Alex play with Test on the Test/'deth/Priest tour, I
    didn't think he sounded like Lynch at ALL!  If anything, I thought
    he played a lot like early Vandenburg!
    
    Although, I must say while Alex has chops for days, his solos left me
    cold.  Super-fast speed scales do not really turn me on (sounded like
    a classier Impelliterri).

    Have you heard the album, Buck?  I thought his solos had some substance
    (not just scale stuff).  Seemed to me like his use of different speeds
    in the solos was pretty good too.  Like I said in the first note I put
    in, his solos were definately the highlight of the album, the rest is
    not that great IMO.
    
    Maybe I need to listen to it again for the Lynch thing, but I know that
    one on the title track was *very* Lynch-esq!  Maybe it just biased me
    so that I didn't give the others a fair shake.
    
    Impelliterri?  Yuk!
    
    gh
                       

    Not heard da album, just seen em in concert.

    re: thin
    
    I think he uses an Mp-1...

    > I think he uses an Mp-1...
      
      _    /|   
      \'o.O'    
      =(___)=   Aack!!!
         U      

    
    	At least he doesn't use a GK [2 C-batteries not included].
    
    	8^)
    
    							GTI

    He also uses a Marshall JCM900.  I'm not sure how his rig works, but
    the photos I've seen showed the Marhshall and a rack with an Mp-1 in
    it. 
    
    It sounds to me like he uses the Mp-1 for rhythm sound and the Marshall
    for leads, 'cause his lead sound is fat and out in front.
    
    gh

    I love the photo of his Ibanez ad.  I'm going to send for a poster copy
    of it!
    
    Mike

    
    
    Gregigo, maybe you were just so disgusted with Lynch Mob in concert
    that now everything you listen to this week sounds Lynchesque!!
    
    8*)
    
    
    Goddess F.

>    Gregigo, maybe you were just so disgusted with Lynch Mob in concert
>    that now everything you listen to this week sounds Lynchesque!!
    
    ...and they all sound better then Lynch these days too!   8^)
    
    gh

    
    This could add even more to the Testament break up rumor...
    
    Stu Hamm is goin on tour soon and he's taking Alex Skolnick with him. 
    Stu needed an excellent guitarist, he wanted one of the best....
    So he called Guitar World editor xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx and asked him who
    should he get, and to Hamm's suprise he said ALEX SKOLNICK. Well after
    an audition, Stu said, yer comin' with me kid. Skolnick had said "This
    kind of music is closer to what's in my head than Testaments music"
    
    welp, there you go kiddies. Sckolnick is also a talented writer if he
    leaves the group...who knows. 
    
    
    Chris/HMBP

    re: .75
    
    Old news man, Alex has been touring with Stu for several months
    already...
    
    gh

    I read an interview with Skolnick a while ago and he claimed 95% of the
    riffs were thought up by the other guitarist (Eric Peterson)and Alex
    did the solo work.
    
    
    

    
    I knew that, Ise jus' testin' you stanyz..  8)
    
    
    
    Chris

    re: Staynes
    
    Yeah, I think I read that interview too.  He said he just didn't have a
    lot of ideas for thrash songs, so he let the other guys write the songs
    and he just spiced 'em up a bit.
    
    gh

    I don't think it would be the demise of testament if Skolnick leaves
    but the replacement would need to be ultrahot
    
    
    
                                                         Staynz

    
    Has anyone seen Testament and Mystic Powers in the same room. ;')
    
    
    

    
    New album due out next month.
    
    

    Testament has a January studio start date with producer Tony Platt. The
    album's expected in late spring.
    
                      frizkid
    

    
    YYYYYYYYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
    
    Testament Rules!

    BTW-Buck...Your buddy Alex is in the picture.
    
                      Frizkid
    

    
    Skolnick rules!
    
    Dental help? He's still a killer drummer...
    
    man I'm telling you Mystic Powers should cover one of their tunes... it
    would be.,..I dunno.... legendary..

    Or Testament should cover a Wilson Philips tune...like Life in the Fast
    Lane...
    
    

    
    Seriously, MP should cover Disciples Of The Watch. A most rulin' tune.
    Might be a little hard since Testament thrives on both guitarists.
    
    i doubt pete could keep up with Clemente's style...
    ;')x a quatrillion...

    
    Gimme a chance and I'll shred!

    
    Diciples would do a number on Johnny I think. Steve and You should be
    able to learn fairly quickly. The vocals.. keith is gonna have to sing
    fast and change tones quickly.
    
    Diciples Of The Watch
    OBEY!
    Or I'll nail you to that cross!
    
    Rulin' tune.

    Alex is an outstanding player, I just wish he'd lose the George Lynch
    sound he used on Souls Of Black.  Why does everyone want to play like
    that has-been these days???
    
    gh

    Because George ROOLZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!
    
              Frizkid
    

    George USED to rool...now he drools!

    
    No. Now he stoolz.
    
    

    Repent sinners......
    
             Frizkid
    

    
    Yay!
    
    I hope it's good! If it's not I might fall down and stop breathing. 8-)
    
    
    
    Chris

	Hey Picked up   Testament 'The Ritual' Today...


	A Brandy new release!!!!


	So far it cranks!!!  Listening to it right now!!!


	Roolin'!

						-Seth

	The songs are...

	Side one
	--------
	Signs of Chaos
	Electric Crown
	So Many Lies
	Let Go Of My World
	The Ritual
	Deadline

	Side Two
	--------
	As The Seasons Grey
	Agony
	The Sermon
	Return to Serenity
	Troubled Dreams


	Sounds cool!

						-Seth

	gone through the first 4 songs!!


	ROOLIN'!!! ;)


						-Seth

    Is Alex "I'm too awesome for this band" Skolneck still in Testament?

    Yep...Alex is still in the band.
    
            Frizkid
    

    I picked up 'The Ritual' tonite.... crankin' (imo)

    these guys are opening for Black Sabbath in September in the UK!!
    
    
                                                Staynz
    
    
    ps I heard a new single by them and it was champion!

	Testament will be playing July 30th at Avalon (sp?)

	The show is 19+  Avalon is SOMEWHERE in the New England area.


							-Seth

    The new single "Electric Crown" is smokin'!
    
              Friz
    

    Testament w/White Zombie

    	Thurs., July 30 at Avalon (19+) -- on sale Tuesday

	(It's on Lansdowne Street behind the green monster or what ever
	they call that thing at the home run line in the back of Fenway Park!)

	- Jim 
	{thanks, Paul C.}

	

    
    The Ritual rules! I've been listening to it lately (Along with the rest
    of the Testament albums) 
    
    
    If you don't have it. Buy It! the fate of the world could depend on it.
    
    

    Anyone in CO gonna go see them?
                                   Rat

    
    They're playing out there?!?!
    
    If you go, can you find out if they're coming back this way?
    
    Thanks!
    
    

    You bet!! In fact last night I got some inside info that they MIGHT
    play right here in the Springs at a club.....that would be too cool cuz
    I know I can meet them for sure if they do!!!!
                                                  Rat

    If they play here in Co.Springs, I'd consider seeing them, but I don't
    think I want to go all the way to Denver for it.
    
    gh

    *Possibly* the end of this month at Rack N' Roll.
                                                     Rat

    
    Rob whqat's the name of that new Testament?
    
    They put out an album about a 8 months ago, could this be it.
    

	New Testament....off the internet....

	From: [email protected] (James M McIntyre)
	For anyone who cares. .  . Return to Apocalyptic City (due out 
	April 6th) will have the following tracks:  
			      "Over the Wall"(Live)
                              "So Many Lies"(Live)
                              "The Haunting"(Live)
                              "Disciples of the Watch"(Live)
                              "Reign of Terror" unreleased
                              "Return to Serenity" Edit

Glen Alvelais - guitars
John Tempesta - drums (Exodus)



						-Seth

>    Rob whqat's the name of that new Testament?
    
    Most folks just call it the Bible.
    
    ;-)

    
    WHAT?!?!?
    
    Clemente and Skolnick left?!?!
    
    ARGH! That sucks!
    
    

    No way, Skolnick's solos were about the only thing that was truely
    eventful about this band.  Guess they're history now..
    
    gh

    
    The guitars WERE the band. 
    
    

    I don't see why, the other guitasrist wrote all the material, Skolnick
    was just a hired gun.
    
    -Tony

    He was still pretty much the only thing worth listening to on there...
    
    gh

    You know as well as anyone Greg that there are a thousand hot shot
    guitarists out there. They'll survive.
    
    -Tony (I thought they've gone down hill since "Practice...").

    Sure, there are thousands of hot shot guitarists, but not that many of
    'em really have much style.  Takes more then fast playing.
    
    Marty Friedman in Megadeth is a great example of how a player with a
    cool style (and good chops) can really make a band sparkle.  They were
    ok before he joined up, but completely smoke with him.  I think
    Skolnick was the same for Testament.  They'll probably do fine without
    him, but I thought he added a lot to the band.
    
    gh

    Maybe thats CC's new gig ?

	I saw Testament here a couple of weeks ago with Pro-pain
	and Green Jelly...
	

	Pro-pain were the best, although they weren't that great,
	Green Jelly was SO annoying!   Testament was terible, very
	depressing....  There sound was aweful, and the new guitarist
	just doesn't have the chops Alex did.....


					What a let down...
						-Seth

    That is depressing....
    
    there was a time when I spun the oxide right off my Testament tapes
    listening to them so much, and witnessed some great Testament shows.
    
    Truly a shame, but they've left us with two good albums nonetheless.

    I hear they`re going back to the thrash roots of the New Order album.
    
    Personally,i`d rather get New Order`s "Republic" album than endure
    this band.
    
    Another band about to hit the dust etc,etc.
    

    
    Man.... there was a day when Testament was higher on my scae than
    Metallica. Truly a sad time...
    
    
    Oh well, I still got the oldies.
    

    Hey Seth, what was Green Jelly like?  Why did you think they were
    annoying?
    
    Gh

	I agree about Testament! 8(


	Greg, They dress up in costumes, and hit each other and stuff,
	they keep saying how much they suck, and they have cardboard
	backdrops...

	Some of the (papermashe' (sp?)) outfits were kinda funny at
	first, but it got really annoying fast....  They did do one 
	kinda funny song 'Anarchy in Bedrock' a take off on Anarchy in
	the U.K. and the flintstones..  There was Pebbles, Betty, Wilma,
	Fred, and Barney all hitting each other with clubs, which was
	interesting for about 1 minute! ;^)

							-Seth

	Oh they also had two bimbos bopping around the stage the whole time.
	They gave a speach before the concert saying that there was a lawsuit
	so they had to change their name from
	Green Jello to Green Jelly, but they said they use a Y with two	
	dots over it, which is pronounced like an o so although even
	though it is spelt jellY they still pronouncce it jellO

	It was a long really lame speach!  The only time the crowd was into
	the speach at all was when he kept telling people that they suck and
	to give them the finger, I have never seen a whole room of birds
	before! ;)

							-Seth

>	Greg, They dress up in costumes, and hit each other and stuff,
>	they keep saying how much they suck, and they have cardboard
>	backdrops...

    Sounds pretty funny to me!  The "suck" part sounds like Primus.  Kind
    of lame to rip off Primus' thing though...
    
    I guess they were p*ssed 'cause the makers of Jello (General Foods?)
    made 'em change their name...
    
    gh

    
    the difference between the two though is that they *DO* suck!  Primus
    doesn't.
    
    

    
         Well after coming to work jammin out to the 7/4 intro
    riff on "Malpractice", I figured I'd look into the Testament
    note after a lengthy absence.
         I bought this "Guitars that Rule the World" tape a while
    back.  On it, Alex Scolnick, ex Testament shredder, does a
    funked-out instrumental piece (has anyone heard it?).  At any
    rate, I got a kick out of the previous note which mentions
    Testament and Primus in the same sentence.  Why?  Because
    on Alex's little funk tune he employs none other than Lester
    Claypool to hold down the bottom!
    
    
    Kev, who loves to reach into the past.  
    
    

    
    	Yup, I have that album ... cranks.
    
    	I think "Farm Fiddlin'" by Zakk Wylde is my favorite off of
    	that one, although I haven't heard it in awhile and should
    	take it out again.
    
    							GTI

    
         How about that Paul Gilbert instrumental?  
    

    
    	YES!!  I knew I must have forgotten a couple of them.
    
    	"I Understand Completely" RIPS!!  One of the most amazing displays
    	of guitar work I've heard in a long time, and possibly ever.
    
    							GTI
    

    
        He blows through all sorts of tone set-ups all throughout
    that tune.  Fried!!!
    
    Kev--
    

    Anyone got the new one?!?  "Low" I think it's called?  I guess
    the lead guitarist from Death has filled in where Alex left
    off.  I can't remember the guy's name from the article I read
    in GP, but I do know he's a MB TriAxis/2:90 madman.
    
    Kev --
    

    
    I thought alex was only playing on the latest Savatage album "Handful
    of Rain"? Awesome album as the singer fits much better.....anyways, is
    Testament still the way they sounded with "Souls of Black"? :)
    
    M
    

    
    I *think* alex is on Low. I just got it yesterday and I think it is
    MUCH better than Souls of Black due to the slower time (not speed
    throughout it all....) and Chuck's voice is still great on the low end!
    I give it a thumbs up. I liked some songs on SOB but I like it slower
    and heavier a-la Low. Give it a spin and see what ya think!
    
    (metal) mike
    

    
    An update to .141 by me.
    
    Testament is:
    
    Chuck Billy    - Vocals/growls
    Eric Peterson  - Rhythm/Lead Guitar, backing vocals
    James Murphy   - Lead Guitar
    Greg Christian - Bass
    Drum Tracks by John Tempesta
    
    Now this drummer is pretty good! Is he a studio musician or someone who
    sat in on this album. And has he done this for other bands? Just
    curious on the latter.
    
    Mike
    

    
    Testament will be playing a show somewhere around here (Mass., U.S.A.)
    sometime soon.  I got a quick look at the listing at Strawberries the
    other day, so check there for the definite scoop.
    
    Kev --
    ...remembering the show they did back in '89 in Boston when the power
       went out (!) - "Practice What You Preach"
    

    
    I saw Testament open for Anthrax a few years ago and they were pretty
    darn good!The audience loved them too and tore up the place! 8)
    
    
    
    						ian

    
    
    I think they're playing next Wed. at Axis..

    
    well unfortunately I'll still be on 2nd shift(until 30 august)so it'll
    be another one missed!
    
    
    					ian

    
    RE: -1
    
    Ian, I sure know what that deal's about!!
    
    Kev --
    

    
    I also picked up a new live Testament thing on CD.  This one's
    from a recent show (I forgot where...it's right in the damn title 
    too!!), featuring the new drummer, and new guitarist John Murphy.
    
    All in all, it's a pretty decent recording...even Chuck Billy's
    vocals are fairly easy to make-out (I've seen this band live 3x, 
    and this usually ain't the case!).  This guy John Murphy has got
    Alex's chops down real good...check out the live rendition of
    "Practice What You Preach" for an example.
    
    Kev --
    wondering why "Trial By Fire" wasn't on this thing!!??
    

    what songs are on the live disk?
    
    
    					ian

    
    RE: -1
    
       I'll post 'em here if I remember to bring in the CD.
    
    Kev --
    

    
    The Preacher
    Apocalyptic City (sp?)
    The New Order 
    A Dirge
    Souls of Black
    Practice What You Preach
    Into The Pit
    Eerie Inhabitants
    
    ...others I can't remember right now.
    
    Kev --
    

    
    Apocalyptic city is cool!The time they play in Scotland,that is the one
    song I remembered! 
    
    
    						ian

    
    RE: -1
    
    You know it!!!  "Hail Mary" and "Low" are also on it.  "Low" is
    such a cool tune...sounds great live.
    
    Kev --