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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
Indeed, however I think Testament really hit their stride in '99 with The Gathering, which plays more like a death metal album than thrash metal.
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Indeed
"The Gathering" is by far the best Testament record, and finally placed Chuck Billy (or is it Billy Chuck?) and co. away from Metallica's shadow. This is by far their most brutal and technical record, but calling this a Testament record is kind of a misnomer since for this recording they were a short-lived supergroup consisting of Dave Lombardo, James Murphy as well as DiGiorgio. Lombardo bolted to rejoin Slayer, then the band fell apart.
Judging each of the big Four's first 5 records, I've come up with:
Metallica > Slayer > Megadeth ---- Anthrax didn't make the cut.
Kill'em All > Show No Mercy > Killing is my Business
Ride the Lightning > Peace Sells > Hell Awaits
Reign In Blood > Master of Puppets > So Far So Good
Rust In Peace > Justice For All > South of Heaven
Seasons in the Abyss > Countdown to Extinction > Metallica
Metallica = 2 number ones + 2 number twos + 1 number three
Slayer = 2 number ones + 1 number two + 2 number threes
Megadeth* = 1 number one + 2 number two + 2 number threes
*As a consolation for Megadeth, they've totally kicked the crap out of both Metallica and Slayer in judging they're last 3 albums. His new guitarist, Broderick is one of the best ever to sling for Megadeth and album, Endgames is up there with Mustaine's best work.
I agree with Unknown Soldier...Anthrax is completely generic and relied on gimmicks to gain attention. The gimmick I found most repulsive was that nu-metal rap song they did with that rapper...I think is was Public Enemy, I don't know...I'm trying to forget it.