Dark Roots of Earth

by Testament

Dark Roots of Earth cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 July 2012
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:08
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Chuck Billy, Andy Sneap, Greg Christian, Gene Hoglan, Alex Skolnick

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Reuniting with powerhouse drummer Gene Hoglan, the legendary Bay Area quintet delivered one of the strongest late-career albums in the thrash metal canon. The record perfectly balances massive, modern production with their signature melodic guitar shredding and aggressive vocal intensity.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, mythology, war, riff-heavy, powerful

Tracklist

  1. Rise Up (4:18)
  2. Native Blood (5:21)
  3. Dark Roots Of Earth (5:45)
  4. True American Hate (5:26)
  5. A Day In The Death (5:38)
  6. Cold Embrace (7:46)
  7. Man Kills Mankind (5:06)
  8. Throne Of Thorns (7:05)
  9. Last Stand For Independence (4:43)

Credits

  • Eliran Kantor - artwork [cover art & booklet]
  • Eric Peterson - artwork [cover art concept], rhythm guitar, lead guitar, backing vocals, music by, lyrics by
  • Greg Christian - bass guitar
  • Gene Hoglan - drums
  • Alex Skolnick - rhythm guitar, lead guitar, music by, music by, lyrics by
  • Chuck Billy - vocals, lyrics by
  • Del James - lyrics by
  • Steve Souza - lyrics by

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