Testament “Brotherhood of the Snake,” After a decade-long absence, bassist Steve DiGiorgio returns, delivering powerful bass lines once more.
Original members Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, and Eric Peterson lead the charge, joined by Gene Hoglan on drums for his second album with the band. While not strictly a concept album, the tracks are thematically connected, and musically, Testament appears to have revisited the more melodic era of “Practice What You Preach” and “Souls of Black,” albeit with a more mature and refined approach. Rest assured, it remains firmly in the thrash genre!
From the explosive title track featuring an exceptional solo to the slightly slower yet ferocious tracks like “Seven Seals,” which is a personal favorite, this album is a treat for old-school thrash enthusiasts. It is rewarding to witness bands like Testament, who were pivotal in the early days of thrash metal, not only inspiring newer acts but also continuing to produce high-quality, headbanging metal today.
Since their debut album, aptly titled “The Legacy,” Testament has established themselves as one of the iconic bands in thrash history. May their legacy endure! “Brotherhood of the Snake” is certainly worth acquiring if you have not done so already.
TESTAMENT
Brotherhood of the Snake
TRACK LISTING:
1: Brotherhood of the Snake
2: The Pale King
3: Stronghold
4: Seven Seals
5: Born in a Rut
6: Centuries of Suffering
7: Black Jack
8: Neptune’s Spear
9: Canna-Business
10: The Number Game
