|
Demonic | 
| Artist: Testament
Label: Spitfire
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy New: $6.43
You Save: $7.55 (54%)
New (7) Used (11) Collectible (1) from $3.13
Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 227472
Format: Original Recording Reissued
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 067021150022
EAN: 0067021150022
ASIN: B00000IP4H
Release Date: May 18, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Tracks:
| • | Demonic Refusal | | • | Burning Times | | • | Together as One | | • | Jun-Jun | | • | John Doe | | • | Murky Waters | | • | Hatreds Rise | | • | Distorted Lives | | • | New Eyes of Old | | • | Ten Thousand Thrones | | • | Nostrovia |
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
Testament Does Death Metal, and They Do It Well March 9, 2004
Aaron Kasza (Montgomery, AL United States)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
Okay, there is thrash metal, and there is death metal. There isn't really an inbetween. But for some reason (and I'm not complaining here) Testament disagrees with me and puts this thing out. I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 because I'm comparing it to The Gathering and Low (not to mention The New Order and First Strike Still Deadly, and the classics, they're all great, but the new stuff is different to a large extent).
This "thing" is one of the greatest metal albums I've ever heard. Easily one of my favorites. Okay, Low (the album right before this) was the rebirth of Testament, when they said F*** it! We're going to get heavier and heavier until the record companies can't stand us anymore! Then we will continue to get heavier after that!
It didn't take long for Atlantic to dump Testament, which is surprising, because Low is one of the best Testament Album to date, if not, THE best because of it's variety.
Demonic on the other hand, is a whole 'nother monster all together. This thing sounds exactly like the title reads, Demonic. Now the lyrics aren't "kill your mother, burn virgins and drink the blood of the innocent", but the music itself just brings images of dark carnage into your head. No easy feat with this crowd. Demonic will always remain in my carrying case because there is no other album like it.
Chuck's vocals are as brutal as they ever were, and they still had clarity. Eric's guitars were like an instrument of death, yet still fiercly melodic and catchy. The bass and drums only kicked the intensity up a few notches. I like it when I hear people complain about it not being all high pitched and full of 80's solos. It means Testament did it right. This wasn't designed to be an '80s album with solos and girly screams. This was supposed to cram it to all of those people who thought Testament were getting soft. And I have to say, this album is anything BUT soft. It is beautiful, in a Demonic sort of way.
No, I don't need counceling.
 Chuck Billy Makes Chris Barnes and Glenn Benton look small October 25, 2005
jermy man (West Virginia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Even though this isn't my "favorite" Testament album it is definately one of the "HEAVIEST" slabs of metal (Death Metal) i have ever heard. Chuck Billy has one of the biggest badest Roars you will ever hear. Not only because he's like 6.4 and a huge MF, but also because he sings straight from the gut, NOT from the throat as with most DM vocalist's. Compared to Cannibal Corpse and Deicide he makes those boys sound like Mr.Rogers and Elmo. This album is not about "speed" although there are a few speedy moments here and there. Its just pure heavy in your face chunky as hell, balls metal. Demonic Refusal the title track stands out as the most memorable(and Gene Hoglans drumming kills),also John Doe, Burning Times, 10,000 Thrones, and Murky Waters. But as a whole this album just pounds. Buy it and prepare to hear Satan himself belching through your speakers with his mighty band from hell.
I'm caught in the BURNING TIMES !!!!!!!!!! September 23, 1999
sixleft@aol.com (Severna Park Maryland)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What can I say, this album rips !!!!!!! Demonic is a perfect title for this album because it sounds Demonic. It might be hard to swallow at first but belive me, it grows on you like cancer. I think this album scared off some Testament fans cause of the way Chuck Billy sings on it. Most of the album his voice sounds like death metal but the funny thing is that it works, it sounds great. Highlites for me on this album are the opening track "Demonic Refusal" "Burning Times" "John Doe" and "Hatdreds Rise". I you like metal and Testament, don't let this one pass you by. One more thing,if you want to pick up an even better album, get their next album "The Gathering" it's a classic !!!!!!! D. N. R. !!!!!!!!!!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 6, 6 November 10, 2004
Rick van der Ham
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Demonic is Testament their seventh album. In 1997 I bought this album for my brother, who until then was a huge fan of the band. I have always appreciated the band, but was never a huge fan. My brother did not like the album, so he gave it to me. After listening to the album a few times, I really started to like the album. I personally think it is their best album, although I understand that not many people share this view.
Only vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson are left of the line-up from their debut-album The Legacy. On Demonic Gene Hoglan plays drums and Derrick Ramirez, a former Testament member from the early days, plays bass. Demonic sounds rather different than early records. Testament is known for its fast and technical Thrash Metal with superb solos. Demonic is a mainly mid-tempo album with fewer solos. Although the solos are not bad they cannot compete with solos from former Testament guitarists Alex Skolnick and James Murphy. The solos are slower and sound more dissonant.
Vocalist Chuck Billy used to sing with raw but melodic vocals. On Demonic he mainly uses Death Metal vocals. I personally think that he should have used his "normal" vocals more. "John Doe" is one of the few songs with "normal" vocals. The music is slower, more raw and less melodic than in the past, "Demonic Refusal", "Murky Waters" and "Ten Thousand Thrones" are the only fast song on the album. The atmosphere on the album is darker than on earlier records. Demonic is a great album but could have been better when the vocalist would switch more often between "normal" and Death Metal vocals, and the album would have had more fast songs.
My favourite songs are:
"John Doe": The "normal" vocals work so well on the song.
"Demonic Refusal": A fast brutal song. Check out the cool intro.
"Burning Times": I really like the chorus.
The gloves have come off!! March 14, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I first popped this CD in and heard the lead-in countdown of "10, 9, 8, 7, 6...6...6..." followed by the most ear-bleeding G-minor power riff in heavy metal and the arachnid like drum licks from Gene Hoglan, I began to get excited. Moments later, the otherwise melodic voice of Chuck Billy emitted a gutural shout akin to Linda Blair in "The Excorcist" and then snarled at me vehemently, "Youtook my hand and sympathize..." I began to feel uneasy...like I sold my soul to satan for [money amount]. The rest I don't remember, however, as I began swirling my head and moshing around loving every moment of it!!
This follow-up to "LOW" truly lives up to its name - DEMONIC. Throughout 90% of this entire CD, Chuck Billy is literally barking the lyrics of rage and damnation while Peterson and Murphy strangle their respective guitars churning out some of the most intense and brutal grindcore riffs and solos known to man. This CD is blistering and loud - something that has been missing from much of Testament's "LOW" (sans "Dog Faced Gods") and "The Ritual" offerings. Highlights of this CD are the lead in track "Demonic Refusal", "The Burning Times", "John Doe" and "Hatred's Rise". With these 4 accompanied by the other strong and intense tracks, it'll be a tough job for Testament to outdo themselves. Excellent CD! Well worth the whiplash!!
|
|
|
Proud member of the Celebrity Pro Network. Make sure you check out these other great Celebrity Pro Network sites:
Lyrics Database
Celebrity Blog
Celebrity Thing
Celebrity PC
Celebrity Latest
Portal Site
Travel Photos
Quotes
Flash Games
|
Is there a better
price available?
Find out:
|
|
|
|
