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Testament - The Formation of Damnation
Testament - The Formation of Damnation
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🔥 Testament: The Formation of Damnation (CD Album)
Released on April 29, 2008, The Formation of Damnation is the highly anticipated tenth studio album from American thrash metal legends, Testament. This album marked a major milestone, ending a nine-year drought of new studio material following 1999's The Gathering.
The record is celebrated for the triumphant return of two core original members: guitarist Alex Skolnick (first new studio album since 1992's The Ritual) and bassist Greg Christian (first since 1994's Low). It also features the sole studio appearance of drumming powerhouse Paul Bostaph, solidifying the classic lineup reunion that fans had long awaited.
Hailed by critics and fans alike, the album was a major commercial success, debuting at Number 59 on the US Billboard 200. It clinched the "Best Album" award at the 2008 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards and was voted the best metal album of the year by Metal-Rules.com. Its impact led to worldwide sales of approximately 300,000 copies, reasserting Testament's dominance in the thrash genre.
💿 Track Listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | For the Glory Of... (Instrumental) | 1:12 |
| 2. | More than Meets the Eye | 4:31 |
| 3. | The Evil Has Landed | 4:44 |
| 4. | The Formation of Damnation | 5:10 |
| 5. | Dangers of the Faithless | 5:47 |
| 6. | The Persecuted Won't Forget | 5:49 |
| 7. | Henchmen Ride | 4:00 |
| 8. | Killing Season | 4:52 |
| 9. | Afterlife | 4:13 |
| 10. | F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) | 4:46 |
| 11. | Leave Me Forever | 4:28 |
| TOTAL LENGTH: | 49:29 | |
⚙️ Album Specifics
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Artist | Testament |
| Genre | Thrash Metal |
| Release Date | April 29, 2008 |
| Label | Nuclear Blast (New label for this release) |
| Studio Album No. | 10th |
| Key Personnel | Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, Greg Christian, Paul Bostaph |
| Producer/Mixer | Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson / Andy Sneap (Mixing) |
