The Japanese pressing of "Dark Roots Of The Earth" will be released July 25 on King Records, catalogue number KICP-1602.
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No, it's King Records which is the "big" metal label in Japan. Most metal releases, outside of the Metallica's of the world, are released on that label in Japan.
Also found out that Testament will be playing with Anthrax and Death Angel at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ on October 5. Definitely buying tickets for that, especially since it's about 25 minutes away from me.
One site has pre-order already for Japanese pressing: http://www.cdbanq.com/Testament--Dark-Roots-Of-Earth-Japan-CD-KICP-1602_p_77189.html
I normally wait for CDJapan to have theirs listed because they sometimes have external (posters, stickers, etc) bonuses with the "first pressing" of the disc. Not guaranteed that they will have one, but they did with TFOD.
I normally wait for CDJapan to have theirs listed because they sometimes have external (posters, stickers, etc) bonuses with the "first pressing" of the disc. Not guaranteed that they will have one, but they did with TFOD.
Very cool,thanks for the heads up!
By the way I already call foul on the record company,one of the bonus tracks is just an extended version of a song on the regular album.CHEESY!!
Put the whole song on the regular album and then take the track with Chris from LOG that is a stupid download and use that as the bonus track!
By the way I already call foul on the record company,one of the bonus tracks is just an extended version of a song on the regular album.CHEESY!!
Put the whole song on the regular album and then take the track with Chris from LOG that is a stupid download and use that as the bonus track!
Both cdbanq and cdjapan accept paypal. I think it's worth waiting for CDJapan to put up their pre-order (probably by mid-June) just to see if they give any extras with the disc. I know cdbanq doesn't do that.
I don't get the "extended version" as a bonus track either. I'd rather have new, original studio tracks than cover songs as well but, beggars can't be choosers.
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Another short and enthusiastic review has been posted at: http://www.thisisnotascene.com/2012/testament-dark-roots-of-earth/. I'm getting jealous for those who have already had the chance to listen to the album.
I know! Flotsam And Jetsams former webmaster said her friend at NB was listening to the whole thing a week and a half ago.....BAH!
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I don't if everybody saw this but it;s a cool interview with Eric about the old days.
http://www.guitarworld.com/intervie...ce-discusses-early-success-metallica-and-more
http://www.guitarworld.com/intervie...ce-discusses-early-success-metallica-and-more
I went on cdjapan but I did'nt see anything special,just the regular cd.Am I looking at the right thing?
They're not showing any external bonuses (stickers, glass, button, etc).
I also can't find a tracklisting anywhere; not even on the record label's website, but I can't imagine it not having the cover songs on there.
one man
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here's a little interview with Eric, in case anyone hasn't seen it: http://www.thisisnotascene.com/2012/eric-peterson-of-testament-talks-to-thisisnotascene/. Too bad Greg and Alex didn't write any songs for this album (I hope their contributions to Eric's songs are big, though) and I'm a little worried about the lack of mid tempo stuff (Killing Season and Dangers of the Faithless are among my favourite tracks on TFOD), but I have faith in Eric and am still more and more impatient about Dark Roots.
He mentions Mark Hernandez as the possible new drummer. I remember that the reason for him leaving Forbidden was the need to focus on family or health issues (can't remember exactly). Hopefully these have already been overcome or maybe the job in Testament is not as absorbing or more attractive than that in Forbidden. Anyway, Mark's a very good drummer and has already played with some legendary bands, like Defiance, Heathen and Vio-lence.
I'd still rather see Bobby Jarzombek, Matt Vander Ende or "Marquis" Marky Edelmann in Testament (if the return of Johnny Tempesta or Jon Allen is nor possible for whatever reason).
He mentions Mark Hernandez as the possible new drummer. I remember that the reason for him leaving Forbidden was the need to focus on family or health issues (can't remember exactly). Hopefully these have already been overcome or maybe the job in Testament is not as absorbing or more attractive than that in Forbidden. Anyway, Mark's a very good drummer and has already played with some legendary bands, like Defiance, Heathen and Vio-lence.
I'd still rather see Bobby Jarzombek, Matt Vander Ende or "Marquis" Marky Edelmann in Testament (if the return of Johnny Tempesta or Jon Allen is nor possible for whatever reason).
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Well, Greg never wrote that much for Testament anyway, even in the old days... Eric said that Alex has co-written 5 of the songs with him though, and seeing as there's only 9 original songs on the album, that means that Alex was involved in the writing of over half of the songs on the album. Which means he's actually contributed more to the new album than he did on TFOD, even though on that album he did write one of the songs totally himself (F.E.A.R.).
I'm also a bit worried about the apparent lack of mid-paced stuff on the new album. "Killing Season" and "The Evil Has Landed" were awesome songs on the last album. As for Mark Hernandez possibly being the new drummer, well, he did an awesome job on the latest Forbidden album, so he should be up to task. Although Gene is a very hard act to follow. And whilst, I am not surprised at Gene not being the permanent Testament drummer, I am a bit disappointed. I'd have loved it if he'd stayed full time as the Testament drummer.
I am also very impatient to hear the new album! lol *cries*
I'm also a bit worried about the apparent lack of mid-paced stuff on the new album. "Killing Season" and "The Evil Has Landed" were awesome songs on the last album. As for Mark Hernandez possibly being the new drummer, well, he did an awesome job on the latest Forbidden album, so he should be up to task. Although Gene is a very hard act to follow. And whilst, I am not surprised at Gene not being the permanent Testament drummer, I am a bit disappointed. I'd have loved it if he'd stayed full time as the Testament drummer.
I am also very impatient to hear the new album! lol *cries*
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I hope Alex's input in the co-written songs is significant. Please remember that he not only composed FEAR all by himself, but also pretty much wrote the whole Dangers of the Faithless. I'd hoped his involvement in the writing process would rather increase than be smaller. We'll find out soon, I guess. As for Greg, yeah, he never wrote all that much, but did contribute here and there. On the last record he was the major composer of Leave Me Forever. It's always good to hear his input.
I totally hear you about Gene. I was also certain he wouldn't stay, but at the same time kinda wished the opposite. Well, we can't get used to anyone behind the kit in Testament. The same will probably apply to Mark or anyone who's next. It may be painful, but also enriching.
I totally hear you about Gene. I was also certain he wouldn't stay, but at the same time kinda wished the opposite. Well, we can't get used to anyone behind the kit in Testament. The same will probably apply to Mark or anyone who's next. It may be painful, but also enriching.
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