I think the occasional blastbeat enriches Testament's sound. Lombardo did it on The Gathering too. However, I agree with you that Hoglan didn't fit the band 100%; somehow his style is too light-footed and delicate. Donovan hits harder, and I definitely hear more Lombardo influences in his playing.
Gotta admit, Weiland adds a bit of polish to that turd
Difference with Lombardo was he wasn't playing over cut and paste riff fests like these last round of Testament albums have felt like. Kid's a great drummer, don't get me wrong. And I only heard it that one time
I just think Eric Peterson is too busy sometimes thinking he has to keep up with the 2025 Metal Jones's instead of sticking to Testament's strengths.
Agreed. This sounds like a song Eric felt was too strong for his other band, so he used it in Testament, despite it doesn't quite fit with the classic era of Testament that people like the most.Difference with Lombardo was he wasn't playing over cut and paste riff fests like these last round of Testament albums have felt like. Kid's a great drummer, don't get me wrong. And I only heard it that one time
It's like they're not even the same band.
That's the second thing that hit melol the Disney logo
Oh my lord these first singles have been KILLER! Only thing I will say I've noticed is if there was EVER an album to listen UP LOUD; this would be it. Through phone speakers; it's a wall of washed out guitars. My old man ears cannot make out anything on the guitar end of things. It needs cranked up through a proper audio system or some speakers with some balls
Sorry, best I can do is Darkthrone's grandfather singing "Not For The Innocent."You all need to listen to old Darkthrone for at least an hour a day to cleanse your souls.
I'm going to grab this on vinyl. Gave the album a full listen through this morning and might be their best album since Diamond Eyes for me. It's probably their most diverse mix of tunes in terms of vibe.Oh my lord these first singles have been KILLER! Only thing I will say I've noticed is if there was EVER an album to listen UP LOUD; this would be it. Through phone speakers; it's a wall of washed out guitars. My old man ears cannot make out anything on the guitar end of things. It needs cranked up through a proper audio system or some speakers with some balls
I really peaked out with White Pony. As old as that makes me sound. I know there has been great stuff since then but as far as knowing songs go; this new one has really caught my ear \m/
I highly recommend checking out out Diamond Eyes when you're in the mood - it's up there with White Pony for me.
