Album: The Gathering by Testament (1999)
Genre: Thrash Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Angry
Record Label: Spitfire Records
Format: Album

Description: The Gathering is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament. Released on June 8, 1999 this is the first of five albums and one DVD the band has done with Spitfire Records. Co-produced by the last original remaining band members at that time Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson this is the first album featuring new artists James Murphy (lead), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Dave Lombardo (drums). Billy, Peterson and Lombardo along with long time Testament collaborator Del James are also given composer credits on the album.

Artist Background: Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup comprises guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, lead vocalist Chuck Billy, drummer Gene Hoglan, and bassist Steve Di Giorgio. Testament has experienced many lineup changes over the years, with Peterson being the only remaining original member, though they have since been rejoined by one of its songwriters Skolnick, who was out of the band from 1992 to 200... Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Exodus, Kreator, Overkill, Anthrax

Music Scene: Part of the San Francisco, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Thrash Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Thrash Metal, Metal, Angry, 1990s, Album, Spitfire Records

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The Gathering is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament. Released on June 8, 1999 this is the first of five albums and one DVD the band has done with Spitfire Records. Co-produced by the last original remaining band members at that time Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson this is the first album featuring new artists James Murphy (lead), Steve DiGiorgio (bass) and Dave Lombardo (drums). Billy, Peterson and Lombardo along with long time Testament collaborator Del James are also given composer credits on the album.

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