TESTAMENT / DARK ROOTS OF AKASO 2017 (2CDR)

TESTAMENT –
DARK ROOTS OF AKASO 2017
(2CDR) SY1377
Live at Umeda AKASO, Osaka, Japan – February 18, 2017

Disc-1
01. Loss for Words (CORROSION OF CONFORMITY)
02. Intro (SE) >
03. Brotherhood of the Snake >
04. Rise Up
05. The Pale King
06. Disciples of the Watch
07. Practice What You Preach
08. The New Order
09. More Than Meets the Eye
10. Dark Roots of Earth

Disc-2
01. Stronghold
02. Into the Pit >
03. Over the Wall
-Encore-
04. SE > D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate) >
05. 3 Days in Darkness
06. Alone in the Dark
07. The Formation of Damnation (Incl. Band Intro.)
08. Outro > Outro > Closing BGM: I Left My Heart In San Francisco (TONY BENNETT)

Chuck Billy – vocals
Alex Skolnick – lead and rhythm guitars
Eric Peterson – rhythm and lead guitars
Steve DiGiorgio – bass
Gene Hoglan – drums

Testament, the titans of the Bay Area "crunch" sound, toured Japan with their 11th album, *Brotherhood of the Snake*—a masterpiece crafted by their ultimate five-man lineup. This release captures their February 18, 2017, Osaka show—their first in the city in three years—in superb, ultra-high audio quality that delivers immense power and a vivid sense of presence.
It perfectly recreates the raging live performance with a hyper-realistic soundstage and mind-blowing sonic impact. There are no intrusive crowd screams or distracting handclaps here; instead, the recording captures the palpable atmosphere of the united audience, bottling the very air of the venue. This is an indisputable gem that is guaranteed to get your blood pumping! The setlist strikes a perfect balance between tracks from the new album and their signature classics! With tickets nearly sold out, the venue is already electric, fueled by the intense passion of Osaka’s thrash metal fans—the energy is off the charts! The roar of the crowd is absolutely deafening! You’ll be blown away by Chuck’s commanding, impassioned vocals; the technical, flawless guitar work of Eric and Alex; and the powerhouse rhythm section of DiGiorgio and Hoglan, delivering an aggressive, dynamic, "heavy-tank" groove!
Marking the 30th anniversary of their live debut in Japan, this tour is a non-stop barrage of killer tunes where soul-stirring heaviness intertwines with lyrical melodies—simply put, it’s superb! It’s a relentless 85-minute ride featuring 15 songs with absolutely no lulls! This is a spectacular, neck-snapping performance that is a must-see for any fan!