The Gathering (Testament album)

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The Gathering
Studio album by Testament
Released	June 8, 1999
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	42:39
Label	Burnt Offerings/Spitfire Records
Producer(s)	Doug Hall
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Testament chronology
Signs of Chaos (1997)	The Gathering (1999)	The Very Best of Testament (2001)

The Gathering is an album by thrash metal band Testament.

Stylistically, this is much faster, heavier, and more thrash metal-based than the previous album Demonic. The over-all sound and general lyrical tone is darker and more evil in scope than previous Testament albums. Chuck Billy uses some of his most aggressive vocal approaches: nary a melodic singing style is heard.

Tracks such as D.N.R., Fall of Sipledome, and Legions of the Dead focus mainly on speed, as Eyes of Wrath and True Believer toy with slower and more melodic stylings to balance it out, and 3 Days in Darkness still holding onto the death metal sound of Demonic.

This album also boasts an all-star cast, featuring James Murphy, Steve DiGiorgio, and Dave Lombardo with Peterson and Billy.

[edit] Track listing

1. "D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)" – 3:33
2. "Down for Life" – 3:23
3. "Eyes of Wrath" – 5:26
4. "True Believer" – 3:36
5. "3 Days in Darkness" – 4:41
6. "Legions of the Dead" – 2:37
7. "Careful What You Wish For" – 3:30
8. "Riding the Snake" – 4:13
9. "Allegiance" – 2:37
10. "Sewn Shut Eyes" – 4:15
11. "Fall of Sipledome" – 4:48
12. "Hammer of the Gods" – 3:11

"Hammer of the Gods" is an instrumental bonus track.

[edit] Credits

• Chuck Billy: Vocals
• Eric Peterson: Rhythm/Lead Guitar
• James Murphy: Lead Guitar
• Steve DiGiorgio: Bass
• Dave Lombardo: Drums