Jump in the Pit--A Tribute to Testament

Jump in the Pit--A Tribute to Testament (2000/Dwell) Rating--7.5

Dwell records has put out a number of interesting tribute compilations, mainly comprised of indie and small-label bands. In this Testament collage there are good, tight renditions throughout. Vocally, however, this assignment is quite a challenge--because few singers have the ability to match Chuck Billy's melodic/power singing style, unfortunately. The best Testament "tribute" album remains their own, by the way--'First Strike Still Deadly'...
There are a number of good contributions, including "Dog Faced Gods," "Perilous Nation," "Sins of Omission," and "Practice What you Preach".
"Face in the Sky" has some shouty vocals, but the music is rolling. The solid "Trial By Fire" is very Chuck Billy-ish in nature, making it a high point.
TRACK LIST: Dog Faced Gods (Fury)/Time is Coming (Wasteland)/Into the Pit (Prototype)/Face in the Sky (Scary German Guy)/Perilous Nation (Colp)/Sins of Omission (Ultimatum)/Return to Serenity (Horror of Horrors)/Trial by Fire (Catch 22)/Practice What You Preach (Blackend)/Ride (Delusion)/Nightmare (Habeas Corpus)

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