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Released 30 years ago

The Best of Testament

Testament · 1996

77 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal

A thunderous collection of thrash metal anthems that encapsulates Testament's aggressive sonic evolution.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • cathartic full-volume release
  • late-night high-energy sessions
  • powerful anthems for driving
  • engaging two-half listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek mellow background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'The Best of Testament' comes after the band’s breakthrough album, 'The Ritual' (1992), and highlights their influential sound over a decade. At this point, Testament was solidifying their legacy in the heavy metal genre, following a series of critically acclaimed releases that helped define American thrash metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Anthrax· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Over the Wall 4:08
  • 2 The New Order 4:28
  • 3 Sins of Omission 5:02
  • 4 Electric Crown 5:31
  • 5 The Legacy 5:31
  • 6 Burnt Offerings 5:07
  • 7 Practice What You Preach 4:56
  • 8 Hail Mary 3:33
  • 9 Trial by Fire 4:16
  • 10 Alone in the Dark 4:06
  • 11 Disciples of the Watch 5:06
  • 12 Greenhouse Effect 4:55
  • 13 Low 3:35
  • 14 Souls of Black 3:24
  • 15 Return to Serenity 6:32
  • 16 Sails of Charon 4:40
  • 17 Draw the Line 2:50

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