album · September 3, 1991
Testimony of the Ancients
Roadrunner RecordsSee this day
death metalheavy metal
"Testimony of the Ancients" saw Pestilence further push the boundaries of death metal, incorporating more complex song structures and jazz-influenced technicality. This album stands as a key moment in the evolution of technical death metal.
- The album was recorded at Spacelab Studio in Germany with producer Tom G. Warrior. It reached number 14 on the UK Independent Albums Chart. The song 'Land of Tears' was later re-recorded by guitarist Patrick Mameli for his solo project.
- The album's cover art was created by Andrei Bouzikov, known for his work with other death metal bands. Bassist Tony Choy, who played on the album, would later join Cynic. The album was reissued in 2007 with bonus tracks.
- "Testimony of the Ancients" was released on September 3, 1991, by Roadrunner Records. It is considered a landmark release in the technical death metal genre. The band dissolved shortly after its release before reforming.
Pestilence is a Dutch band founded in 1986. They are known for their progressive death metal sound.
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