Demonic

by Testament

Overview

As the 1990s progressed, Testament didn't soften their attack a bit -- in fact, the Bay Area band grew even more extreme and intense. Testament's Megaforce output of the late '80s and early '90s reached a lot of rockers who weren't necessarily seasoned thrash fans, much like albums by Anthrax and Megadeth. But Demonic is hardly an album that's meant for the casual thrash fan. The title is most appropriate -- Demonic actually sounds demonic. Testament had turned to more of a grindcore-influenced style and incorporated industrial touches, and the result is the heaviest, most evil-sounding album of their career. Even if you don't pay attention to the CD's dark lyrics, its sound alone will scare you. Compare ferocious gems like "John Doe," "The Burning Times," and "Hatreds Rise" to "Trial by Fire" from The New Order, and you'll see how much heavier Testament had become. As brutal as The New Order and Practice What You Preach were, they weren't this brutal. Or, to put it another way: Demonic rivals even Slayer's Reign in Blood in terms of heaviness. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/06/2024
Label:	Nuclear Blast
UPC:	0727361422318
Rank:	171452

Tracks

1. Demonic Refusal
2. The Burning Times
3. Together as One
4. Jun-Jun
5. John Doe
6. Murky Waters
7. Hatreds Rise
8. Distorted Lives
9. New Eyes of Old
10. Ten Thousand Thrones
11. Nostrovia

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Testament   Primary Artist
Eric Peterson   Guitar,Guitar
Glen Alvelais   Guitar
Chuck Billy   Bass,Vocals
Gene Hoglan   Drums

Technical Credits

Douglas Kent Hall   Engineer,Producer
Maria Ferrero   Management
Eric Peterson   Producer,Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Chris Kontos   Inspiration
Mauricio Acevedo   Assistant Engineer
Charles Billy   Composer,Lyricist
Derek Ramirez   Composer,Lyricist
Testament   Arranger
Walter Morgan   Photography
Dave McKean   Design,Photography,Illustrations
Chuck Billy   Composer,Producer
Doug Hall   Engineer,Producer
Derrick Ramirez   Composer
Michael Wagener   Mixing
George Marino   Mastering