description Testament - The New Order Overview
The New Order is the second studio album by the American thrash metal band Testament, released in 1988. It features vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Louie Clemente. The album develops the Bay Area sound of the band's debut through precise riffing, prominent lead guitar, and more varied arrangements, with tracks including "Into the Pit," "Disciples of the Watch," and the title song.
insights Ranking position
Testament - The New Order ranks #11 of 188 in the Thrash Metal Album ranking, behind Kreator - Coma of Souls, ahead of Voivod - Dimension Hatröss.
help Testament - The New Order FAQ
Who played the lead-guitar solos on Testament's The New Order?
Alex Skolnick handled lead guitar, with Eric Peterson providing the other half of the album's guitar partnership. Skolnick's melodic, technically controlled solos are especially prominent on "Disciples of the Watch" and "Into the Pit."
Does The New Order contain an Aerosmith cover?
Yes. Testament recorded "Nobody's Fault," originally released by Aerosmith on Rocks in 1976, and reshaped it with a heavier thrash-metal attack.
Which Testament album came before The New Order?
The Legacy, Testament's 1987 debut, came immediately before it. The New Order followed in 1988 with the same core lineup and a more polished production.
What is "Eerie Inhabitants" about?
The opening song presents humanity as a destructive presence facing judgment and possible extinction. Its ominous introduction establishes the apocalyptic atmosphere that continues through tracks such as "The New Order" and "Disciples of the Watch."
explore Explore More
Similar to Testament - The New Order
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
