Souls of Black
Testament · 1990
39 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs and rapid-fire drumming create a relentless thrash metal experience filled with dark themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intense, driving energy dark, thematic explorations short, impactful listening bursts
- Context
- Released on October 9, 1990, 'Souls of Black' is Testament's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Practice What You Preach.' By this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the thrash metal scene but facing increasing competition from emerging genres like grunge.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Souls of Black is an album by Testament, released in 1990. Aggressive riffs and rapid-fire drumming create a relentless thrash metal experience filled with dark themes. 'Souls of Black' received positive reviews upon release and peaked at No. 72 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Testament's enduring appeal in the metal community despite shifting musical trends. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Souls of Black sound like?
Aggressive riffs and rapid-fire drumming create a relentless thrash metal experience filled with dark themes. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Souls of Black by Testament notable?
'Souls of Black' received positive reviews upon release and peaked at No. 72 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Testament's enduring appeal in the metal community despite shifting musical trends. Released on October 9, 1990, 'Souls of Black' is Testament's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Practice What You Preach.' By this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the thrash metal scene but facing increasing competition from emerging genres like grunge.
Who is Souls of Black for?
Souls of Black works well if you're into intense, driving energy, dark, thematic explorations and short, impactful listening bursts.
How many songs are on Souls of Black?
Souls of Black has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beginning of the End 0:35
- 2 Face in the Sky 3:53
- 3 Falling Fast Standout 4:05
- 4 Souls of Black Standout 3:22
- 5 Absence of Light 3:54
- 6 Love to Hate 3:40
- 7 Malpractice Standout 4:43
- 8 One Man's Fate 4:49
- 9 The Legacy 5:30
- 10 Seven Days of May 4:40
Release Date
October 9, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 16 sec
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