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Testament (2)Dark Roots Of Earth

Label:

Nuclear Blast – NB 2509-1, Nuclear Blast – 27361 25091

Format:

2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Blue

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Thrash, Heavy Metal

Tracklist

A1Rise Up
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
4:18
A2Native Blood
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
5:21
A3Dark Roots Of Earth
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music BySkolnick*
Music By, Lyrics ByPeterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
4:18
B1True American Hate
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music BySkolnick*, Peterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Steve Souza
5:45
B2A Day In The Death
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Music By, Lyrics BySkolnick*
Written-By [Other Writer]Steve Souza
5:38
B3Cold Embrace
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music BySkolnick*
Music By, Lyrics ByPeterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
7:46
C1Man Kills Mankind
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
5:06
C2Throne Of Thorns
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music BySkolnick*, Peterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
7:05
C3Last Stand For Independence
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
4:43
Bonus
D1Dragon Attack
Music By, Lyrics ByBrian Harold May*
Recorded By [Additional Recordings]Nik Chinboukas
4:44
D2Animal Magnetism
Lyrics ByHermann Erbel*, Klaus Meine
Music ByRudolf Schenker
Recorded By [Additional Recordings]Paul Suarez
5:56
D3Powerslave
Music By, Lyrics ByPaul Bruce Dickinson*
Recorded By [Additional Recordings]Paul Suarez
6:51
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Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Nuclear Blast GmbH
  • Copyright ©Nuclear Blast GmbH
  • Manufactured ByNuclear Blast GmbH
  • Distributed ByNuclear Blast GmbH
  • Record CompanyNuclear Blast GmbH
  • Record CompanyNuclear Blast America, Inc.
  • Recorded AtDriftwood Studio
  • Recorded AtBackstage Studios
  • Recorded AtTrident Studios, Pacheco
  • Recorded AtSpin Recording Studios

Credits

  • BassGreg Christian
  • Cover, Artwork, LayoutEliran Kantor
  • Design ConceptEric Peterson
  • DrumsGene Hoglan
  • Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarAlex Skolnick
  • ManagementJoseph W. Huston Management And Consulting L.L.C.
  • Management [Europe Bookings]Adam Saunders (3)
  • Management [Us Booking]Pinnacle Inc., Scott Sokol
  • Mixed ByChuck Billy (tracks: D1 to D3), Eric Peterson (tracks: D1 to D3), Juan Urteaga (tracks: D1 to D3)
  • Other [Legal Representation]Elliot Cahn
  • Other [Tour Merchandising]Hi Fidelity Entertainment
  • Photography ByGino Carlini
  • Producer, Mixed By, Mastered ByTestament (2) (tracks: A1 to C3)
  • Recorded ByJuan Urteaga
  • Recorded By, Engineer, Producer, Mixed By, Mastered ByAndy Sneap (tracks: A1 to C3)
  • Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Backing VocalsEric Peterson
  • VocalsChuck Billy

Notes

Released in a gatefold cover. Also includes a poster of the frontcover.

Recorded in the Fall and Winter of 2011 through 2012 @ Driftwood Studios, Oakland, CA & Backstage Studios, Derby, UK.
Additional recordings @ Trident Studios, Martinez, CA.

Bonus tracks recorded @ Trident Studios, Martinez, CA. With additional recordings @ Spin Studios, Long Island City, NY

Dragon Attack originally performed by Queen. Published by Queen Music LTD
Animal Magnitism originally performed by Scorpions. Published by Arabella Music Edition Munich
Powerslave originally performed by Iron Maiden. Published by Iron Maiden Publishing Overseas LTD

℗+© 2012 Manufactured and distributed by Nuclear Blast GmbH.
Manufactured in Germany.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 7 27361 25091 1
  • Label Code: LC 07027

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Dark Roots Of Earth (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Clear W/ Black & Blue Splatter)Nuclear Blast, Nuclear BlastNB 2509-1, 27361 25091Germany2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Digipak)Nuclear Blast, Nuclear BlastNB 2509-8, 2509-8US2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, All Media, Limited Edition, Digibook)Nuclear Blast, Nuclear BlastNB 2509-5, 27361 25095Germany2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, All Media, Limited Edition, Digibook)Nuclear Blast, Nuclear BlastNB 2509-0, 27361 25090Europe2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Gold)Nuclear Blast, Nuclear BlastNB 2509-1, 27361 25091Germany2012

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