The Spitfire Collection
Testament · 2007
55 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal
A ferocious blend of live energy and studio precision, showcasing thrash metal's relentless spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady energy for workout sessions live tracks for concert vibes cathartic release during intensity
- Context
- The Spitfire Collection arrived during Testament's resurgence after a period of lineup changes and a hiatus following their 1999 album, The Gathering. This compilation highlighted their classic tracks while reintroducing the band to a new generation of metal fans as they prepared for their next studio release.
- If you like
- thrash metal
The Spitfire Collection is an album by Testament, released in 2007. A ferocious blend of live energy and studio precision, showcasing thrash metal's relentless spirit. This album is significant for its role in re-establishing Testament's presence in the metal scene, featuring both live renditions of fan favorites and new material. The collection received positive reviews, affirming the band's influence on the thrash metal genre and solidifying their legacy among peers like Metallica and Slayer. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Spitfire Collection sound like?
A ferocious blend of live energy and studio precision, showcasing thrash metal's relentless spirit. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes The Spitfire Collection by Testament notable?
This album is significant for its role in re-establishing Testament's presence in the metal scene, featuring both live renditions of fan favorites and new material. The collection received positive reviews, affirming the band's influence on the thrash metal genre and solidifying their legacy among peers like Metallica and Slayer. The Spitfire Collection arrived during Testament's resurgence after a period of lineup changes and a hiatus following their 1999 album, The Gathering. This compilation highlighted their classic tracks while reintroducing the band to a new generation of metal fans as they prepared for their next studio release.
Who is The Spitfire Collection for?
The Spitfire Collection works well if you're into steady energy for workout sessions, live tracks for concert vibes and cathartic release during intensity.
How many songs are on The Spitfire Collection?
The Spitfire Collection has 14 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The New Order (live) Standout 4:28
- 2 Souls of Black (live) 3:39
- 3 Practice What You Preach (live) Standout 4:45
- 4 Hatreds Rise Standout 3:16
- 5 The Burning Times 5:16
- 6 John Doe 3:12
- 7 Careful What You Wish For 3:30
- 8 Down for Life 3:24
- 9 Riding the Snake 4:15
- 10 Over the Wall 4:20
- 11 The Preacher 3:29
- 12 Into the Pit (live) 2:55
- 13 Trial by Fire (live) 4:27
- 14 Disciples of the Watch (live) 4:54
Release Date
February 27, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 55 sec
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