Rec. 2001
While revisiting the band's first two albums, TESTAMENT, rather than remastering or reissuing, the classic pairing of Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson along with metal legends Steve DiGiorgio and John Tempesta re-recorded what the band calls their own greatest hits' collection from the era. With updated production values, TESTAMENT staples like "Into The Pit," "Over The Wall," the album's pseudo title track, First Strike Still Deadly both offers longtime fans a welcome addition to the catalog and newcomers a fresh introduction to the classic sound of thrash legends.albeit a bit updated with a heavier sound, slicker production and crisper packaging.
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