Ritual

Testament | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 12, 1992)
• Original Release Date: May 12, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000002ITM
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,342 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #87 in Music > Hard Rock & Metal > Thrash & Speed Metal

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking, January 19, 2003

By 

AJ "maldevane" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ritual (Audio CD)

I've always hated the people who cry and whine "sellout!" when a band tries to grow and mature their sound.

The lyrics, guitarwork, and overall quality and refinement of this album is *TOP* notch. "Return to Serenity" almost brings tears to my eyes; there is such feeling and emotion in the songs that it pains me to see where the band has gone now, and how the separation of heavy metal fans and their adamant "underground" attitude can otherwise prevent musicians from making superior music.

I got rid of all the Testament albums I had after this one, because they just felt very 'angsty' and like they were trying to appease all the folks who essentially screamed at them for trying to make some eloquently heavy music with 'The Ritual'.

A fantastic CD that will never grow old in your collection.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Testament's Best Album, May 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ritual (Audio CD)

I have been a Testament fan for 14 years, and this is definitely my favorite album! Every single song on here is great. If I am in a bad mood I pop this CD in and I always feel better. Chuck's beautiful voice is amazing. Even my kids ask me to play this album in the car, and they usually complain about any other metal I play (and we're talking the good stuff like Maiden and Anthrax!) I say definitely buy this album, you will not be disappointed! Testament rules!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Ritual" will stand the test of time., January 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ritual (Audio CD)

In my opinion, Testament is one of the better metal bands around. Of their 11 releases over the course of the 90's, "The Ritual" is to Testament as the "Black Album" is to Metallica. I say this because of the experimental attitude of the album. Due to the slowed down / melodic nature of the album, Chuck Billy's vocal range appears to be much broader. I hate to break it to the die-hard Testament fans who didn't care for the speed of this record, but this is the album that will tower over the band's legacy down the road. For those of you who haven't heard it, don't think of it as just another Testament album. Think of it as one of the greatest metal releases on it's own. Well worth the money!