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Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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| Subject: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:53 pm | |
| I'm a long time Testament fan, dating back to when I was just a kid in 1989 and buying "The New Order" for the first time. I saw them live on their "Practice What You Preach" tour and have purchased every album they have put out (with the exception of live albums and some EPs). However, when "The Formation of Damnation" came out last year - I was floored. This is what a comeback album is all about to me. Bands like Barren Cross and others who are thinking of recording a new album need to really take a look at albums like this. This album easily stacks up to their early albums to me. It's one of my favorites to be sure. | |
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metalheaded Metal graduate
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:28 pm | |
| Yes, an absolutely killer album. To me, it's the perfect blend between the sound from the first 3 albums and the later stuff. I like the whole thing; no filler here! | |
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mc666 Master Sailboat
Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45
| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:05 pm | |
| a very good album, but still a step down from The Gathering in intensity & aggression. _________________ | |
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ohwellmonkey Metal student
Number of posts : 118 Age : 53
| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:08 pm | |
| This is an awesome record. But the 911 song is kinda dated. | |
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Troublezone Road Warrior
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 2:44 am | |
| I think it's the best reunion album in recent times. | |
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Thrasher73 Much Cooler than the other 72
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:58 am | |
| Its a great album blending elements of new and old Testament. | |
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ultmetal Administrator
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:46 am | |
| It's Testament! It rules! _________________ ULTIMATUM - TOO METAL FOR WIKIPEDIA!
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MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:08 am | |
| Great album. This one remained in rotation for me for months after purchase. Great "comeback" album. This is how it should be done. _________________ I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.
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Rex Heart of Metal
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:24 am | |
| I love Testament but this album didn't grab me whatsoever. I was EXTREMELY disappointed in it. | |
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INVADERS Metal master
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:29 am | |
| It's an awesome album but i agree with mc666 that it is a step down from The Gathering but awesome to hear Skolnick's solos again. Bostaph's drumming is relentless. The only song that i don't like is Dangers Of The Faithless. Didn't really catch me that one.
TESTAMENT RULES!! | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:36 pm | |
| This one caught me off guard with how good it was. Put to shame Metallica's DM. |
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Lurideath Metal is in my blood
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:41 pm | |
| Yeah another fine album. It was great to hear this when it came out and still gets spins from time to time. A few bleh songs, but overall its good. | |
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Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
Number of posts : 6497 Age : 47
| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:26 am | |
| - MetalGuy71 wrote:
- Great album. This one remained in rotation for me for months after purchase. Great "comeback" album. This is how it should be done.
Same here. I cranked this one pretty much nonstop last summer. It's easily in my top 5 favorite Testament albums. I'd place it here: 1. The Legacy 2. The New Order 3. Practice What You Preach 4. The Formation of Damnation 5. The Gathering 6. First Strike Still Deadly 7. Demonic 8. Souls of Black 9. Low 10. The Ritual The don't have a bad album though. Oh - and I just got news that Testament will be releasing a new album in 2010!!! | |
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7thSaviour Heart of Metal
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:25 pm | |
| As mnay folks here may recall, this album cover used to be my avatar here! I LOVE THIS CD! 10/10 Can't wait to FINALLY see Testament on 2/01! I'm buying a testament shirt, too! | |
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Lari Metal is Forever
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:09 pm | |
| I've been listening to this lately. I'm really digging Leave Me Forever.
And I'm not even having relationship troubles. | |
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Temple of Blood Metal is Forever
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| Subject: Re: MB's album of the day 12/9. Testament ~ The Formation of Damnation Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:13 pm | |
| I really like "Henchman Ride" and "The Evil has Landed" but most of the rest doesn't do much for me. I agree that it is a step down overall from "The Gathering". Even though it is nice to hear Skolnick with them again, I don't think his solos on this disc were as catchy and great as the ones he did in their early days. | |
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