Testament – Brotherhood Of The Snake [2 LP, Green Vinyl, Gatefold]

Description

Over thirty years into their career, Bay Area thrash titans Testament hit a new stride with Brotherhood of the Snake, a concept-driven album that fuses their classic aggression with sleek modern production. On this special edition reissue, the band and label bring the record back in vivid green vinyl housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket. It’s like stepping into the ritualistic themes and sonic precision Testament delivered when the album first debuted.

Musically, Brotherhood of the Snake dives deep into a world of conspiracy and legacy, matching rapid-fire riffs, brutal grooves, and elevated musicianship. Tracks like “Brotherhood of the Snake,” “The Pale King,” “Centuries of Suffering,” and “Neptune’s Spear” showcase Chuck Billy’s commanding vocals, Gene Hoglan’s relentless drumming, and virtuoso leads from Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick. It’s a record built to challenge, provoke, and ignite the kind of intensity those early thrash foundations promised, but with all the polish of a modern metal production.

This edition stands out with its striking green vinyl presentation and gatefold sleeve, giving longtime fans and new listeners alike a worthy package that lives up to the music’s epic vision. Whether you’re spinning it loud or displaying it in your collection, this pressing underscores why Testament remains a force, continually evolving and never compromised.

• Format: 2 LP green vinyl, deluxe gatefold jacket
• Standout tracks: “Brotherhood of the Snake,” “The Pale King,” “Centuries of Suffering,” “Neptunes Spear”
• Pressing details: Limited green colored vinyl edition, 2-LP configuration, gatefold sleeve, 2025 reissue via Nuclear Blast
• Genre/style: Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal, Bay Area Metal
• UPC: 727361383190

A potent reissue that honors the conceptual depth and fierce performance of Brotherhood of the Snake, this pressing reinforces Testament’s legacy with both sound and style.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Brotherhood Of The Snake
2. The Pale King

Side B:

1. Black Jack
2. Born In A Rut
3. Centuries Of Suffering

Side C:

1. Seven Seals
2. Neptune’s Spear

Side D:

1. Stronghold
2. The Number Game
3. Canna-Business