The Legacy

by Testament

Overview

Comparable to Slayer, Megadeth, and Metallica, Testament is one of thrash metal's more accessible and best-known bands. Testament quickly earned respect in thrash circles with its debut album, The Legacy, a relentlessly heavy and promising effort focusing on such subjects as the occult, witchcraft, nuclear war, and global destruction. Though one can hear the influence of Judas Priest and Metallica on bonecrushing numbers like "Burnt Offerings," "Apocalyptic City," and "First Strike Is Deadly," there's no question that Testament had a collective personality and vision of its own. Alex Perialas' production is superb -- well respected in metal circles, he obviously encouraged Testament to play hard and let it rip. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678174124

Tracks

1. Over the Wall
2. The Haunting
3. Burnt Offerings
4. Raging Waters
5. C.O.T.L.O.D.
6. First Strike Is Deadly
7. Do or Die
8. Alone in the Dark
9. Apocalyptic City

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Testament   Primary Artist
Chuck Billy   Vocals
Greg Christian   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Eric Peterson   Guitar
Louie Clemente   Drums
Alex Skolnick   Guitar,Lyricon

Technical Credits

Steve Souza   Lyricist,Composer
Chuck Billy   Composer,Lyricist
Greg Christian   Composer,Lyricist
Eric Peterson   Composer,Lyricist
Louie Clemente   Composer
Derrick Ramirez   Composer
Alex Perialas   Engineer,Producer
Alex Skolnick   Composer,Lyricist
Derek Ramirez   Lyricist,Composer
Marsha Zazula   Executive Producer
Jon Zazula   Executive Producer