Name: The Legacy
Brand: Testament

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP2817

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. 

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262020177

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Testament

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

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Testament is a Thrash Metal band from San Francisco, California (USA). Formed in 1983 by Eric Peterson, Derrick Ramírez, and Mike Ronchette, the band underwent several lineup changes before settling on their current members. With their successful debut album "The Legacy" and subsequent albums like "Practice What You Preach," Testament became one of the world's biggest metal bands. Despite facing challenges such as lineup changes and record label issues, they have continued to create music that resonates with fans worldwide.

Throughout their career, Testament has showcased their unique sound within the Thrash Metal genre. Their music is characterized by heavy guitar riffs, powerful vocals by *Chuck Billy*, and intricate drumming. The band's discography includes standout albums like "The Ritual" and "The Gathering," which featured renowned musicians such as *Alex Skolnick* and *Dave Lombardo*. Testament's live performances are known for their energy and intensity, captivating audiences around the globe.

With influences ranging from Judas Priest to Slayer, Testament has carved out a distinct place in the metal scene. Fans of bands like Overkill, Exodus, and Anthrax will find themselves drawn to Testament's aggressive yet melodic sound. As pioneers of thrash metal alongside other notable acts like Kreator and Dark Angel, Testament continues to push boundaries while staying true to their roots.

Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene. Their debut album The Legacy immediately made an impact when it was first released in 1987. Music critic Alex Henderson of AllMusic gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising the record for its “thrash circles” and for being “a relentlessly heavy and promising effort focusing on such subjects as the occult, witchcraft, nuclear war, and global destruction”.

The Legacy

Music GB