There are no overindulgent extended intros and there is zero wasted motion to be found. They’re still titans, but they’re not creating much new here. Especially the bass guitar play stands out very positively on this highly entertaining output without any fillers. TESTAMENT wastes no time making their intentions clear on their latest record, "Titans of Creation". Testament deliver on the ass-kicking. Testament are essentially a thrash supergroup at this point. Even their relatively raw debut, 1987’s The Legacy, displayed a melodicism that would not creep into the likes of Metallica and Megadeth’s records until the dawn of the next decade.And when the Big Four embraced more mainstream trends during the alternative era, Testament only got heavier and faster, embracing traces of death and black metal. There are no overindulgent extended intros and there is zero wasted motion to be found. Titans feels much like Brotherhood. Titans of Creation comes four years after Brotherhood of the Snake, which was a solid effort, but felt like a slight step down after the excellent The Formation of Damnation (2008) and Dark Roots of Earth (2012). Testament: “Titans Of Creation” Album Review You don’t earn a spot as one of The Big Four of thrash metal without showing a significant amount of muscle. It’s to me better than “Brotherhood Of The Snake”, but only in some respects. This album marks the first time that Testament had recorded more than one album with the same lineup since The Ritual (1992). Testament continue to flex more than 25 years into a storied career with Titans of Creation , one hell of a strong release. The New Order might have been the metal album of 1988. TESTAMENT wastes no time making their intentions clear on their latest record, "Titans of Creation". This just doesn’t really move the needle forward for the band. And now, on to Wil’s review… Testament lurk just outside of the “Big 4 “ but, The Ritual aside, they have held their own against Slayer over the years when it has come to putting out quality heaviness. Testament's Titans of Creation grows with every single spin and keeps a nearly flawless balance between straightforward thrash metal tunes and more playful tracks with very technical instrumentation and progressive songwriting aspects. Testament never quite fit in with their peers. You can listen to “Children of the Next Level” below and pre-order the album here. There are no overindulgent extended intros and there is zero wasted motion to be found. Review zum neuen Testament Album "Titans Of Creation! Vintage signature Testament is abundant on “Titans Of Creation” but still sounding modern and fresh at the same time. Testament’s Titans of Creation comes out Friday. THE CROWN - Royal Destroyer. Testament – Titans Of Creation This one is solid, but it’s re-visiting (again) the 21st Century Testament. Titans of Creation is the thirteenth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament, released on April 3, 2020. With lush production and a blend of grooves and speedy tempos, Testament really have found the right mixture that was evident of their directions on albums such as “The Gathering” and “The Formation Of Damnation”. Titans of Creation will be released on April 3rd by Nuclear Blast.