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First Strike Still Deadly
Testament
First Strike Still Deadly
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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While revisiting the band's first two albums, TESTAMENT, rather than remastering or reissuing, the classic pairing of Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson along with metal legends Steve DiGiorgio and John Tempesta re-...  more »

     
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All Artists: Testament
Title: First Strike Still Deadly
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Spitfire
Release Date: 10/23/2001
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Style: Thrash & Speed Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 670211508321

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While revisiting the band's first two albums, TESTAMENT, rather than remastering or reissuing, the classic pairing of Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson along with metal legends Steve DiGiorgio and John Tempesta re-recorded what the band calls `their own greatest hits' collection from the era. With updated production values, TESTAMENT staples like "Into The Pit," "Over The Wall," the album's pseudo title track, First Strike Still Deadly both offers longtime fans a welcome addition to the catalog and newcomers a fresh introduction to the classic sound of thrash legends...albeit a bit updated with a heavier sound, slicker production and crisper packaging. Also, making an appearance on First Strike Still Deadly are two tracks featuring original vocalist - in the days when TESTAMENT was known as Legacy - Steve Souza (Exodus, Dublin Death Patrol) on "Alone In The Dark" and "Reign of Terror," as well as artwork with increased imagery, as was intended to be used on the initial release of First Strike Still Deadly.

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CD Reviews

Fantastic!
N. Perz | St. Louis | 10/01/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had forgotten how good of a band Testament was. All of my Testament discs were lost/stolen a long time ago so this was a great replacement. NOTE: this is not just a re-mix but a actual re-recording of the best tracks from the first two albums with much better quality.



I think this is a very cool concept. How awesome would if be if Metallica re-recorded "Kill 'em All" or Megadeth re-recorded "Killing's My Business...And Business is Good." I'd buy that in a heartbeat.



These are great songs from a one-great band. My only gripe is that some of the songs have lost a little bit of their original edge (particularily "Over the Wall," my personal favorite).



Highly recommended."
Testament's Best
J. Brooks | San Jose, CA | 06/27/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well said by Frederic Barras "Fred";



I too don't get how people say this CD is crap. This is by far Testament's best CD, IMO. Many of their best songs, refined/mature, well mixed. GREAT guitar work by Skolnick. Tempesta is solid/tight (but not very exciting). I've never been into Testament but this is the CD that finally turned me into a fan.

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