Comments on: OLD FART CD REVIEWS: TESTAMENT – THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION

By: Metaldoesntsuck!

Metaldoesntsuck! — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:54:14 +0000

Testament is the best thrash metal band out there, the best, the formation of damnation is a GREAT album i bought it and i couldnt believe it, i was pleased very much with the first 6 tracks, then after that i was pleased all over again, cant wait to see them play at the garrick center may ninth!!!!

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COREY MITCHELL’S TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2008 | MetalSucks — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:35:51 +0000

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SKIP METALLICA, PROCEED DIRECTLY TO METAL CHURCH | MetalSucks — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:30:35 +0000

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By: Dragon

Dragon — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:57:24 +0000

I love this album. Like a lot of bands from that era, somtimes sounding dated. This band and especially this release sound new and fresh. Very impressive to say the least. Thanks for a killer release!!

By: devil

devil — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:49:39 +0000

The first half of the album is magnificent. The second half is only saved by Bostaph’s drumming as the recycled, simplistic riffing grows tiresome.

The solos shred and Billy has never sounded so alive.

Even though Testament are considered a “Second Tier” Thrash act they vaulted themselves over the big four by continually releasing quality material through the lean years. When Metallica and Megadeth went soft and appealed to modern rock radio, when Slayer and Anthrax just lost their energy, Testament got bigger, HEAVIER and more vital. This reunion is a breath of fresh air as the classic members have a synergy that is reminiscent of the old days while still remaininb vital precisely because they’ve never stopped growing as musicians and keeping in tune with modern tastes and styles.

Even so, this isn’t the “magnificent” album some are making it out to be. The second half drags terribly. Yet, as far as classic Thrash acts go, this is a stunning display that puts the new crop to shame.

By: Andres

Andres — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:09:51 +0000

Lamb of God is not new thrash.

Epic fail.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:16:29 +0000

Epic… nuff said

By: BrineB

BrineB — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:52:14 +0000

I’ve been rocking this one for WAY over a month (might as well be honest about it). Paul Bostaph is a fucking god. I LOVE THIS SHIT!! I LOVE THIS SHIT!!! I LOVE THIS SHIT!!! I had been awaiting this forfuckingever..and dammit I was gonna like it regardless of the quality. Luckily…it kicks ass. If you don’t like – then you can fuck right off.

By: Sidric

Sidric — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:06:22 +0000

this is goona kikc serious ass! more that meets the eye is such a tune!

By: Randal Graves

Randal Graves — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:05:14 +0000

A stellar album, but the biggest shocker for me isn’t that Skolnick can still shred some serious metallic solos, but that Peterson, twenty years on, is still coming up with quality riffs, the cornerstone of any metal tune. Heavy, catchy, what a hell of a comeback.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:26 +0000

By metal standards I am an old fart, but one who looks forward, not in the rear view. However, this will be the next album I buy. Period.

By: Muttweiler

Muttweiler — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:24:17 +0000

This record does indeed shred and unlike Metallica and Megadeth the mighty Testament has never disappointed! Lose your legendary lead guitarist go heavier, lose that lead guitarist, make most brutal album you’ve ever done. Get classic line-up together and rule ass…Priceless.

By: Mosh

Mosh — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:12:43 +0000

Testament being on the bill was one of the biggest draws for this year’s Graspop for me. Despite fellowing them since Souls of Black, they never seemed to play the UK at a time or place when I could see them.

The new album does indeed rock. Very different from, but every bit as good as the old stuff. REALLY looking forward to seeing them in Belgium in June!