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Testament - Dark Roots Of Earth



8.1 | 708 votes |
Release date: 27 July 2012
Style: Bay Area thrash metal

Owners:

618 have it
124 want it
1 trades it


Disc I
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence

[Limited CD/DVD and vinyl edition bonus]
10. Dragon Attack [Queen cover]
11. Animal Magnetism [Scorpions cover]
12. Powerslave [Iron Maiden cover]
13. Throne Of Thorns [extended version]

[iTunes bonus]
14. A Day In The Death [feat. Chris Adler]

Additional info
The album is available in three configurations: CD, CD/DVD and vinyl with the latter two versions including four bonus tracks.

Recorded in the fall and winter of 2011 through 2012 at Driftwood Studios, Oakland, CA & Backstage Studios, Derby, UK.
Recorded and engineered by Andy Sneap.
Additional recordings by Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios, Martinez, CA.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap with Testament.

Cover art and booklet by Eliran Kantor.
Cover art concept by Eric Peterson.

Staff review by
D.T. Metal
Rating:
8.7
Unfortunately the era of Bonded By Blood, Pleasure To Kill, and Agent Orange is long gone, but luckily Testament took a stab at nostalgia with their newest album Dark Roots Of Earth. And while The Formation Of Damnation, their 2008 release after an almost 9 year hiatus, was definitely a step into the right direction, it was a bit too modern sounding, and I actually didn't care for Chuck Billy's vocals on it.

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published 02.08.2012 | Comments (17)

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20.07.2011 - 18:29
Rating: 8
Destructo

Wow !! I had no idea these guys were releasing new stuff this year. Great news !!
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03.08.2011 - 06:16
Rating: 8
elseif

Can't wait for this
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07.09.2011 - 12:26
NawwarHajj

I'm burning to listen to this new stuff
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07.09.2011 - 13:07
Rating: 6
Daniell
_爱情_
February is still far away, take a chill pill guys
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15.09.2011 - 15:53
John Shock

Yeah' i'm curious about the new album, i've been listening to Testament, and i'm enjoying the albuns, actually!
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15.09.2011 - 16:37
Rating: 6
Daniell
_爱情_
One moron already has it
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18.09.2011 - 15:44
John Shock

Written by Daniell on 15.09.2011 at 16:37

One moron already has it

That's near impossible, unless that "moron" is friend of the band or has an super antecipated illegal copy, with the best of luck! ...
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25.09.2011 - 02:23
JaimeLeonel

Written by John Shock on 18.09.2011 at 15:44

Written by Daniell on 15.09.2011 at 16:37

One moron already has it

That's near impossible, unless that "moron" is friend of the band or has an super antecipated illegal copy, with the best of luck! ...

Nah, website's exploits only
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26.09.2011 - 15:10
John Shock

Written by JaimeLeonel on 25.09.2011 at 02:23

Written by John Shock on 18.09.2011 at 15:44

Written by Daniell on 15.09.2011 at 16:37

One moron already has it

That's near impossible, unless that "moron" is friend of the band or has an super antecipated illegal copy, with the best of luck! ...

Nah, website's exploits only

Yeah maybe!
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16.10.2011 - 20:23
Rating: 10
Iron Nostarion
Maiden Whore
It's now gonna be released around late April, early May, which sucks.
BUT WHICH DOESN'T SUCK: Chuck confirmed Testament is returning to their older Thrash style (1983-1992). FINALLY. He also says barely any growling and more melodic singing.
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To their tombs the people are immured,
There is their gold, treasure and wealth,
The only condition is to ignore them,
Those who feed on corruption and weave death
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06.11.2011 - 15:45
John Shock

Written by Iron Nostarion on 16.10.2011 at 20:23

It's now gonna be released around late April, early May, which sucks.
BUT WHICH DOESN'T SUCK: Chuck confirmed Testament is returning to their older Thrash style (1983-1992). FINALLY. He also says barely any growling and more melodic singing.

Nice news then! I mean, the screams and grows from Chuck are really cool, but i really prefer the style of the first 4/5 albums! More singing, less screaming!
Catch that?
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06.11.2011 - 21:51
Rating: 10
Iron Nostarion
Maiden Whore
Written by John Shock on 06.11.2011 at 15:45

Written by Iron Nostarion on 16.10.2011 at 20:23

It's now gonna be released around late April, early May, which sucks.
BUT WHICH DOESN'T SUCK: Chuck confirmed Testament is returning to their older Thrash style (1983-1992). FINALLY. He also says barely any growling and more melodic singing.

Nice news then! I mean, the screams and grows from Chuck are really cool, but i really prefer the style of the first 4/5 albums! More singing, less screaming!
Catch that?


Indeed, brother! I was excited for this, too. He's also saying he's going to try new melodic lengths with his voice. Finally Chuck not ruining stuff.
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To their tombs the people are immured,
There is their gold, treasure and wealth,
The only condition is to ignore them,
Those who feed on corruption and weave death
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07.11.2011 - 01:03
John Shock

Written by Iron Nostarion on 06.11.2011 at 21:51

Written by John Shock on 06.11.2011 at 15:45

Written by Iron Nostarion on 16.10.2011 at 20:23

It's now gonna be released around late April, early May, which sucks.
BUT WHICH DOESN'T SUCK: Chuck confirmed Testament is returning to their older Thrash style (1983-1992). FINALLY. He also says barely any growling and more melodic singing.

Nice news then! I mean, the screams and grows from Chuck are really cool, but i really prefer the style of the first 4/5 albums! More singing, less screaming!
Catch that?


Indeed, brother! I was excited for this, too. He's also saying he's going to try new melodic lengths with his voice. Finally Chuck not ruining stuff.

Thank you sir! \m/ i can't wait for this release...i hope they don't make shit like many other bands are trying to put "something^" on the market just for sale, and for fanboys! If you know what i mean!
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05.01.2012 - 22:03
Mattybu

Based on the Formation of Damnation, hopes aren't up too high for this one but it probably will be at least pretty good.
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19.01.2012 - 21:51
Rating: 9
RottingDeathHead
kingnothing_92@yahoo.com
I wonder if my mom still know how to get in touch with any of the bandmembers, she did use to smoke weed with them before with them just when they were a garage band. Maybe I could get a hard copy of the album early
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14.02.2012 - 05:10
Rating: 8
AXA

In the waiting \../
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19.04.2012 - 23:26
Ankläger

May 2012? Suuuuurrre...
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02.05.2012 - 16:10
Rating: 7
MyNameJeff

Hahah still no news!
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11.05.2012 - 17:18
JimisCat

Is Louie playin drums??
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16.05.2012 - 06:40
Rating: 8
Cynic Metalhead
Paisa Vich Nasha
Tracklisting revealed.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence

Dark Roots of Earth CD/DVD Track Listing:

01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
Bonus:
10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)
11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)
12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)
13. Throne Of Thornes (extended version)
+ Bonus DVD

Dark Roots of Earth Vinyl Track Listing:

Side A:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth

Side B:
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace

Side C:
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence

SIDE D (Bonus):
10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)
11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)
12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)

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16.05.2012 - 07:10
Void Eater
Account deleted
Testament covering Powerslave? Well this should be interesting. Sweet cover too, best one I've seen all year. I am prepared to thrash.
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16.05.2012 - 15:15
Rating: 8
SexyCat_1113

Very good!!!
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25.06.2012 - 08:59
Rating: 9
Angelic Storm
Melodious
I've just heard the track "True American Hate", and my expectations for the album have just risen! Utterly crushing but melodic too, just how I love Testament!
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25.06.2012 - 09:02
Void Eater
Account deleted
Written by Angelic Storm on 25.06.2012 at 08:59

I've just heard the track "True American Hate", and my expectations for the album have just risen! Utterly crushing but melodic too, just how I love Testament!

ERMAHGERD POST LINK!!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Since Angelic Storm proved to be so unhelpful, I found the song myself for all of you dickweeds to listen to.
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/testament Just ctrl-f True American Hate and you'll get there. Imo it's utterly crushing but melodic too.
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25.06.2012 - 09:11
Rating: 9
Angelic Storm
Melodious
Written by Guest on 25.06.2012 at 09:02
EDIT: Since Angelic Storm proved to be so unhelpful, I found the song myself for all of you dickweeds to listen to.
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/testament Just ctrl-f True American Hate and you'll get there. Imo it's utterly crushing but melodic too.


Hey, I was just about to post the link impatient one! Go here instead, it takes you straight to the song.

http://fiveserpentsteeth.tumblr.com/post/25756228094/tellittoreadersdigest-fiveserpentsteeth
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25.06.2012 - 09:12
Void Eater
Account deleted
You can't even take the time to put [url] around it? Fuck you.
(but seriouly doe, thanks 4 link)
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25.06.2012 - 09:14
Rating: 9
Angelic Storm
Melodious
Written by Guest on 25.06.2012 at 09:12

You can't even take the time to put [url] around it? Fuck you.
(but seriouly doe, thanks 4 link)


I pressed post message too quickly, it's fixed now! Geez kids today are so impatient!
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25.06.2012 - 09:16
Void Eater
Account deleted
Figured that's what happened, I just like being a dick to people on the internet, as Boxcar Willy is well aware of. Thanks again, and thanks to Testament for this song. Now please, Testament/Kreator/Overkill tour!
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25.06.2012 - 09:19
Rating: 9
Angelic Storm
Melodious
Written by Guest on 25.06.2012 at 09:16

Figured that's what happened, I just like being a dick to people on the internet, as Boxcar Willy is well aware of. Thanks again, and thanks to Testament for this song. Now please, Testament/Kreator/Overkill tour!


Thanks for the info, I'll keep that in mind for future reference... lol

You're welcome, and I also thank Testament for this song. I wish for that tour too!
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25.06.2012 - 11:43
Spirit Molecule
spirit molecule
Written by Angelic Storm on 25.06.2012 at 09:11

Hey, I was just about to post the link impatient one! Go here instead, it takes you straight to the song.

http://fiveserpentsteeth.tumblr.com/post/25756228094/tellittoreadersdigest-fiveserpentsteeth


Sweet track, looking forward to the album even more now! Thanks for the link miss!
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