Titans of Creation
Testament · 2020
58 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and aggressive rhythms, blending thrash metal ferocity with thematic depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Children of the Next Level Start here — This opening track sets the album's tone with its explosive energy and intricate guitar work, immediately drawing listeners into the band's thematic exploration of transcendence.
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WWIII — Channeling urgency and aggression, this track reflects contemporary socio-political tensions while showcasing Testament's classic thrash sound combined with modern production techniques.
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Night of the Witch — Combining haunting melodies with driving rhythms, this song captures the album's darker themes and illustrates Testament's ability to weave narrative elements into their music.
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Code of Hammurabi — With its historical references and powerful instrumentation, this track exemplifies Testament’s signature blend of informed lyrics and complex musical arrangements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and technical execution but remains within established thrash metal conventions.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with multiple tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced thrash sections to slower, heavier riffs.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that are woven into the fabric of the songs rather than being standalone interludes.
- The lyrics explore themes of mythology and existentialism, adding a layer of depth to the aggressive musical backdrop.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with intense peaks
- cathartic release through aggression
- engaging storytelling across tracks
- for headbanging sessions
- multi-layered riffs to dissect
Maybe skip if you
- prefer gentle, melodic sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and mature songwriting in their thirteenth studio album.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2020, Titans of Creation is Testament's thirteenth studio album, showcasing their sustained vitality in the thrash metal scene. This album followed their well-received 2016 release, Brotherhood of the Snake, and continued to solidify their legacy as one of the genre's pillars while exploring more complex lyrical themes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Children of the Next Level Start here 6:13
- 2 WWIII 4:48
- 3 Dream Deceiver 4:58
- 4 Night of the Witch 6:32
- 5 City of Angels 6:43
- 6 Ishtar’s Gate 5:09
Disc 2
- 1 Symptoms 4:37
- 2 False Prophet 4:54
- 3 The Healers 4:23
- 4 Code of Hammurabi 4:52
- 5 Curse of Osiris 3:24
- 6 Catacombs 2:01
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