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Bay Area thrash metal legend, Testament, has launched a stream of the new track, \u201cTrue American Hate,\u201d via Nuclear Blast\u2019s website: http:\/\/bit.ly\/tdroelp, along with several Dark Roots Of Earth pre-order options. \u201cTrue American Hate\u201d is the first track to surface from the band\u2019s highly anticipated 10th studio album, Dark Roots Of Earth \u2013 its first release in over four years following 2008\u2019s critically acclaimed, The Formation Of Damnation. <\/p>\n
Dark Roots Of Earth is due out on July 31st in North America via Nuclear Blast Records.<\/p>\n
The CD was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Nevermore, Accept, Exodus). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (Machine Head,Exodus, Ted Nugent, Night Ranger) at his Trident Studios. Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with Atheist, Sigh, Anacrusis and Gwar, among others, provided the cover artwork.<\/p>\n
Dark Roots Of Earth jewel case CD track listing is\u2026<\/p>\n
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence<\/p>\n
Dark Roots Of Earth CD\/DVD track listing is\u2026<\/p>\n
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence<\/p>\n
Bonus:<\/p>\n
10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)
11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)
12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)
13. Throne Of Thornes (extended version)
+ Bonus DVD<\/p>\n
Dark Roots Of Earth vinyl track listing is\u2026<\/p>\n
Side A:<\/p>\n
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth<\/p>\n
Side B:<\/p>\n
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace<\/p>\n
Side C:<\/p>\n
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence<\/p>\n
Side D (Bonus):<\/p>\n
10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)
11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)
12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)<\/p>\n
Testament recently wrapped up filming a music video for \u201cNative Blood\u201d with director, Mike Sloat. The song, whose lyrics are about vocalist Chuck Billy\u2019s Native American heritage, was filmed at the Hopland Indian Reservation in Hopland, Calif. last weekend. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.10151823567205332.866192.23598655331&type=1.<\/p>\n
Testament has also revealed several co-headlining tour-dates with fellow American thrash metal greats, Anthrax, in support of the summer release. The September run will feature Death Angel in support, and is slated to kick off on Sept. 14thin Sacramento, Calif. A list of all confirmed dates can be seen below.<\/p>\n
Stay tuned for more information on Testament and Dark Roots Of Earth.<\/p>\n
Testament w\/ Anthrax and Death Angel\u2026<\/p>\n
9\/14 \u2013 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades<\/p>\n
9\/15 \u2013 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre<\/p>\n
9\/16 \u2013 Kennewick, WA @ Toyota Center (Kennewick)<\/p>\n
9\/17 \u2013 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory<\/p>\n
9\/20 \u2013 Vancouver, BC \u2013 CANADA @ Vogue Theater<\/p>\n
9\/21 \u2013 Calgary, AB \u2013 CANADA @ MacEwan Hall<\/p>\n
9\/22 \u2013 Edmonton, AB \u2013 CANADA @ Edmonton Event Centre<\/p>\n
9\/24 \u2013 Saskatoon, SK \u2013 CANADA @ Odeon Event Center<\/p>\n
9\/25 \u2013 Winnipeg, MB \u2013 CANADA @ Burton Cummings Theatre<\/p>\n
9\/29 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 CANADA @ Danforth Music Hall<\/p>\n
9\/30 \u2013 Quebec City, QC \u2013 CANADA @ Capitole du Quebec<\/p>\n
10\/02 \u2013 Montreal, QC \u2013 CANADA @ Metropolis<\/p>\n
10\/03 \u2013 Portland, ME @ State Theater<\/p>\n
10\/05 \u2013 Montclair, NJ@ Wellmont Theatre<\/p>\n
Testament is\u2026<\/p>\n
Chuck Billy \u2013 Vocals
Eric Peterson \u2013 Guitar
Alex Skolnick \u2013 Guitar
Greg Christian \u2013 Bass<\/p>\n
Gene Hoglan \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n
Sources:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.testamentlegions.com
http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/testamentlegions
http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/testamentofficial
http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/testamentlegion
http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/testamentband
http:\/\/web.stagram.com\/n\/alexskolnick\/
http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/testamentlegions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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