Live in London

Testament | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spitfire
• ASIN: B000BKJ5XC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,668 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Preacher

2. The New Order

3. The Haunting

4. Electric Crown

5. Sins Of Omission

6. Souls Of Black

7. Into The Pit

8. Trial By Fire

9. Practice What You Preach

10. Let Go Of My World

11. The Legacy

12. Over The Wall

13. Raging Waters

14. Disciples Of The Watch

Editorial Reviews

Recorded earlier this year on the band's 2005 Reunion Tour, Live in London immortalizes a vicious live performance from the originators of thrash metal whose career spans the past twenty years. Live In London captures Testament's classic lineup for the first time since 1992: vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente pummel through a set of their classics, full of guttural growls, fleet-fingered solos, and double bass drum fusillades that culminate in the dynamic thrash metal epics that the band's diehard fans swear by. Additionally, John Tempesta, longtime drummer for Testament as well as for White Zombie, subs for the first half of the set for the long inactive Clemente. Spitfire. 2005.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost everything a fan could ask for, November 11, 2005

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A. Stutheit "Teyad" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live in London (Audio CD)

The great--but always underrated--Eighties thrash band return in full swing with their "classic"/original lineup (which consists of Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson, Greg Christian, and Louie Clemente and John Tempesta). And, as this live album (which was recorded in London earlier this year) proves, Testament have barely missed a beat over their 22 years of existence (even though they've had several lineup changes).

Since axeman Alex Skolnick originally left the band because he didn't approve of the ultra-heavy direction Testament were headed, it's not surprising this concert set list doesn't include any songs from the group's newer albums (like "The Gathering," which fused death metal with thrash). But, other than missing a few new songs, "Live In London" is virtually the same as a Testament Greatest Hits album (only with clapping, cheering, and banter between songs). Every song on here is perfectly (or nearly perfectly) executed, and this album is so energetic, the only time it slows down is for track eleven ("The Legacy").

It's very exciting that Alex Skolnick (at least temporarily) rejoined the band, but it's even cooler that he's in top form, here. His searing riffs and wailing solos prove that he truly is master of his instrument. "Over The Wall" and "Raging Waters," which are scorching songs with blistering guitar work, maybe illustrate his talent best, and tracks one and three, "The Preacher" and "The Haunting" are two examples of his great leads.

"Practice What You Preach," "Let Go Of My World," and "Raging Waters" are the catchiest tunes on this album, but every other song is great, too. "The New Order" has fast, chugging riffs and a superb, lengthy solo, and "Sins Of Omission" has more wonderful Skolnick shredding (including an almost careening guitar intro). Two other highlights are "Into The Pit" (which Chuck admits to the audience that they made this song to get the mosh pits swirling), and "Trial By Fire." Both of these songs fly by with barely any control and sound downright awesome.

"Live In London" is definitely worth buying, and it's almost everything a fan could ask for. Now if only the rumors of Alex rejoining the band full time are true, then our dreams will be completely fulfilled.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Testament never sounded better, November 11, 2005

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mike - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Live in London (Audio CD)

What a recording!! Want real, in your face metal, check out Billy and the boys. This cd showcases the original, reunited line up and delivers the goods!! Whether you're an old time fan or seeking them out for the first listen, this live recording will not fail you. Bravo, for old school metal that sounds even better today. Thanks Testament for still rocking!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must get the DVD, January 30, 2006

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A. Ramos "METAL FIEND" (East Hartford, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in London (Audio CD)

I Only have the DVD of this show in London from these generals of Metal, the sound and the image is INCREDIBLE, Im glad to see these guys together again... but i must say even though seeing Clemente back behind the drums, Tempesta stole the show with Skolnick, this guy is a killer drummer and great for Testament and nuff said for Skolnick. But all the guys looked good and played a tremendous show.

Testament still rules and Chuck Billy sounds and looks better than ever!