Thrashcast Episode 52: Testament's "The Legacy" album
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Show Notes:
Episode Fifty-Two: Join the crew, as they walk back to 1987 and discover the brilliance of Testament's debut The Legacy. Released April 21st on Atlantic/Megaforce records, the album is a stunning mix of high energy thrash and virtuostic playing of Alex Skolnick. The music was dark, passionate and when you get right down to it thrash metal right to the core.
The Legacy was cemented as music from the Bay area that could compete with the likes of Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer. Backed by the incredible talents of vocalist Chuck Billy, the songs touched upon subjects like the occult, witcraft and nuclear war. The music was relentlessly heavy on tracks like Over The Wall, Burnt Offering, C.O.T.L.O.D. and The Haunting. In addition to featuring the twin axe work from both Skolnick and Alex Peterson. Within three short years from the release date, the album sold more than 150,000 copies in the US. The majority of the lyrics were written by vocalist Steve Sousa who left the band shortly before recording to join Exodus.
Fun Facts: The band's name was originally The Legacy, however after it learned about an R&B band with the same name, they quickly changed the name to Testament. The band can thank Billy Milano (M.O.D fame) for the name suggestion.
Kenneth Gallant, HMS
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