First Strike Still Deadly

by Testament

Overview

"The idea was to remix some of the older material off of The Legacy and the New Order recordings," state the liner notes penned by the band. "In short, politically this could not happen." The result is one of the dreaded "re-recordings" that several artists have unfortunately opted to do. It is not a coincidence that the bands that embark on these attempts to rewrite history often have several new members, and are frequently washed up. The songs all sound pretty much the same, with the marginal increase in recording quality offset by the lack of spontaneity and passion that came with the young band anxious to show the world what they were made of. Re-recording one's hits is worse than live albums because it tries to be something it never can be, and this disc is no exception. Get the originals, or even the two Testament hits compilations, for the real deal; check this out if karaoke is your idea of contemporary entertainment. ~ Brian O'Neill

Product Details

Release Date:	01/26/2018
Label:	Nuclear Blast
UPC:	0727361422400
Rank:	26522

Tracks

1. First Strike Is Deadly
2. Into the Pit
3. Trial by Fire
4. Disciples of the Watch
5. The Preacher
6. Burnt Offerings
7. Over the Wall
8. The New Order
9. The Haunting
10. Alone in the Dark
11. Reign of Terror

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Testament   Primary Artist
Steve Souza   Vocals
Chuck Billy   Vocals
Eric Peterson   Chant,Soloist
John Tempesta   Drums
Alex Skolnick   Guitar,Soloist
Steve DiGiorgio   Bass
Walter Morgan   Chant
Steve D.   Chant

Technical Credits

Michael Rosen   Engineer,Editing,Engineer
Steve Souza   Composer,Lyricist
Andy Sneap   Mixing
Chuck Billy   Composer,Lyricist,Producer
Greg Christian   Composer,Lyricist
Doug Hall   Engineer,Producer
Eric Peterson   Composer,Lyricist,Concept,Composer,Producer,Art Direction
Louie Clemente   Composer,Lyricist
Derrick Ramirez   Composer,Lyricist
Alex Skolnick   Composer,Lyricist
Testament   Producer
Glen Alvelais   Musician
Charles Billy   Composer,Lyricist
Paul Bostaph   Musician