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The Ritual is the fifth studio album by American thrash-metal band Testament, released on May 12, 1992, by Atlantic Records. Recorded in Los Angeles during 1991 and early 1992 with producer Tony Platt, it took substantially longer to write and record than the group’s earlier albums. The record retains Testament’s thrash foundation while presenting a more melodic and groove-oriented approach, making it a useful document of the band’s early-1990s change in sound.
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When was Testament's The Ritual released?
The Ritual was released on May 12, 1992, by Atlantic Records. It is the fifth studio album by the American thrash-metal band Testament.
Who produced Testament's The Ritual?
Tony Platt produced the album. The recording sessions took place in Los Angeles during 1991 and early 1992.
How does The Ritual fit into Testament's album history?
It is Testament's fifth studio album and followed the band's earlier thrash-metal releases. The writing and recording process took substantially longer than for some of the group's earlier albums.
What style of metal is The Ritual?
The Ritual is a Testament thrash-metal album built around distorted guitars, forceful drumming, and aggressive vocals. Its 1992 Atlantic Records release places it in the band's early-1990s period.
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