Testament's influence on modern metal.

[speed]

I've been noticing a heavy Testament influence on just about every Swedish Melodic death band, and on alot of American bands as well. In fact I would go as far to say, that Testament is becoming as influential of a thrash band as Metallica and Slayer- were and still are to so many metal bands.

 

[MardyAss]

Well, they certainly deserve it

TESTAMENT OWNS

 

[MightyDrynwhyl]

testament is THE thrash band hands down \m/

 

[no country for old wainds]

It doesn't surprise me, they were and still are a great band.

 

[Brent]

I definitely see Testament influences in Soilwork, The Haunted, and a few other bands.

 

[AjDeath]

Ha ha, my band is now covering DNR, we all fucking love TesAmenT. They are the best thing to come out of that whole era, well them and AnthraX. The bands that REALLY, REALLY influence me as a guitarist/songwriter/lyricist are TestAment(duh), Arch Enemy esp. the album Stigmata, Nevermore, DEATH!, AnthraX, Opeth, Megadeth-well at least Rust In Peace, Slayer, well you can see it is a lot of fuckin bands.

Let me just say this, Jeff Loomis owns, and Eric Peterson OWNS! THe best songwriters in metal right now IMO.

 

[SculptedCold]

/me wubs TestAmenT. They've also gotten better with age....something very few bands can claim.

 

[TheGraveDigger]

I agree that Testament are a huge influence and one of the greatest metal bands of all time.

 

[Wicked Child]

Testament are by far the best band out of the whole Bay Area Thrash scene of the 80's if you ask me.

 

[Shell Shock]

Love 'em.. To me they're up there with Metallica (of the 80s), Pantera (of the 90s ), Slayer, Anthrax. Wouldn't say they're the best - but they're up there.

 

[metalicarus88]

Testament owns early metallica, and as far as I know they will also be a big influence on my band