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The Formation of Damnation		(2008)
Very Best Of Testament, The		(2001)
Gathering, The		(1999)
Practice What You Preach		(1998)
Signs Of Chaos - The Best of Testament		(1997)
Demonic		(1997)
Live At The Fillmore		(1995)
Low		(1994)
Return To The Apocalyptic City		(1993)
Ritual, The		(1992)
First Strike Still Deadly		(1991)
Live At Eindoven		(1988)
New Order, The		(1988)
Legacy, The		(1987)

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Thrash band consisting of Chuck Billy (vocals), Alex Skolnick (guitar), Eric Peterson (guitar), Louie Clemente (drums), and Greg Christian (bass). The band started out as something of a Metallica clone, a criticism that frequently dogged them throughout the '80s. The focus of their music gradually became Skolnick's technical guitar playing, but mutual dissatisfaction led to his leaving the group after 1992's The Ritual, eventually joining Savatage after Criss Oliva's death. Testament regrouped, adding renowned death-metal guitarist James Murphy, who has worked with Death, Obituary, Cancer, and Disincarnate, and concentrating on a much heavier sound than Skolnick provided. The Gathering follo

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