How to get a Testament-ish sound out of the Vetta?

[VanOsbourne]

Trivia -

Who was the other cool 90's Bay Area player who studied under Satriani who Joe called his most talented pupil?

Geoff Tyson from T-Ride

[skarhead]

Testament=THA BOMB. (Skolnik era anyways)

JAMES MURPHY !!

i like the Skolnick days but Gathering and Low just kill me, especially Gatherin with that drumshow Lombardo is pulling there

[Guitardude86]

Geoff Tyson from T-Ride

Thanks for mentioning Geoff Tyson, I actually hadn't heard anything by him or T-Ride before checking out some videos at youtube and checking out his website. If Satriani called him his most talented student I can understand that. Geoff definitely doesn't play just to show off how fast he can shred if he wants to, this guy has tons of feel!
It sure is weird at times but this guy can play

He's got a website up and running by the way: www.geofftyson.com

Thanks guys

[horns666]

JAMES MURPHY !!

i like the Skolnick days but Gathering and Low just kill me, especially Gatherin with that drumshow Lombardo is pulling there

The Gathering is prolly in my top 20 metal albums of all time..

and My favorite Dave Lombardo performance..

[drockilles]

The Gathering is prolly in my top 20 metal albums of all time..

and My favorite Dave Lombardo performance..

That album kills. Wasn't a big fan of Demonic. Not surprising the line up for that album didn't last. But what the fuck guys? It's been 7 years and no album of new material? Wonder if James Murphy will get back in the Testament fold now that Steve Smyth is with Nevermore, although I heard they're thinking of recording the next album with the classic lineup, which would be great.

[Fragle]

eric peterson said in a recent interview that he's sending a lot of his riffs and song demos to alex to spice it up like they did in the old days, as well as writing whole songs for a possible 2007 release with the classic lineup.

as for the gathering, it definitely is a killer album. i especially enjoy the drum sounds and the vocals - perfect blend of aggression and melody imho, except for the all out death metal parts however, i don't like the guitar sound (way too muddy imho), the extreme shortage of guitar leads - plus most of the solos that made it onto the record suck, eric should stick to playing rhythm and let james handle the guitar leads, he's awesome - and to me, the 3rd and 7th songs are boring as fuck.

[RacerX]

eric peterson said in a recent interview that he's sending a lot of his riffs and song demos to alex to spice it up like they did in the old days, as well as writing whole songs for a possible 2007 release with the classic lineup.

Excellent! He took my advice then!

(I was at a MetalHealth* party a couple years ago when Eric called the house and talked to a few people. When word went around that it was Eric, I drunkenly yelled out "Skolnick Rules!!" What an ass I was! )














*Metalhead social group in Los Angeles made up of a lot of local musicians

[Inearthed]

Testament will record a final album, do a world tour and call it quits.

[petedz]

Geoff Tyson from T-Ride

Yeah, just like I said.

Except who's this Geoff guy? On the album it's spelled Jeff.

[toejam]

as for the gathering, it definitely is a killer album. i especially enjoy the drum sounds and the vocals - perfect blend of aggression and melody imho, except for the all out death metal parts

Chuck Billy is the best death metal singer ever! Even though Testament are not really a death metal band, Chuck can sing any style well.

[horns666]

Chuck Billy is the best death metal singer ever! Even though Testament are not really a death metal band, Chuck can sing any style well.

Damn right..and my favorite Chuck Billy moment is The Gathering..

even with the lack of solos..that album just SLAMS!!

[Endrik]

the best Testament song IMO is Return To Serenity because of the kick ass solo and melodic chord progression

[Guitardude86]

Despite The Ritual album perhaps being not as heavy riff-wise as other Testament outings I have to agree wth you that the solos on that album absolutely kick ass, very very melodic, lots of moods and various feelings going on, not just anger..
I always think it's fun to listen to the earliest Testament albums, then put on the Ritual and hear how Skolnick had progressed as a player in just a few years time. It's impressive!

[Elfastball7]

Trivia -

Who was the other cool 90's Bay Area player who studied under Satriani who Joe called his most talented pupil?

Alex Skolonick, duh

[toejam]

Alex Skolonick, duh

Duh. The question was, the other one besides Skolnick.