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Dark Roots of Thrash

Testament · 2013

99 min · 19 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless assault of thrash metal energy, blending classic riffs with modern intensity and lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • lyrical depth for introspection
  • intense listening for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft, mellow sounds
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'Dark Roots of Thrash' is Testament's first live album after a decade since their last live offering. This release came during a resurgence for the band, following the critical success of their studio albums in the late 2000s, reaffirming their status as thrash metal pioneers in an evolving genre landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Anthrax· Slayer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 2:37
  • 2 Rise Up 4:18
  • 3 More Than Meets the Eye 4:25
  • 4 Burnt Offerings 6:36
  • 5 Native Blood 5:14
  • 6 True American Hate 6:22
  • 7 Dark Roots of Earth 5:41
  • 8 Into the Pit 3:25
  • 9 Practice What You Preach 5:23

Disc 2

  • 1 Riding the Snake 4:27
  • 2 Eyes of Wrath 5:49
  • 3 Trial by Fire 4:40
  • 4 The Haunting 4:45
  • 5 The New Order 5:04
  • 6 D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate) 4:23
  • 7 Three Days in Darkness 7:13
  • 8 The Formation of Damnation 6:47
  • 9 Over the Wall 4:47
  • 10 Disciples of the Watch 7:29

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