What is the best Testament album of all time?

Testament are the Bay Area thrash metal heroes who never stopped evolving, from the classic Legacy-era aggression through death metal experimentation and back to thrash mastery. Chuck Billy's versatile vocals and the band's technical precision have powered some of the finest records in the genre. Which is their best?

1

The Legacy

Their 1987 debut establishing them as Bay Area thrash royalty.

2

The New Order

The 1988 follow-up showcasing tighter songwriting and relentless thrash attack.

3

Practice What You Preach

The 1989 breakthrough album with more melody and radio-friendly heaviness.

4

The Ritual

The 1992 album experimenting with a more accessible hard rock sound.

5

Low

The 1994 dark and crushing album featuring James Murphy on guitar.

6

The Gathering

The 1999 brutal death/thrash hybrid album considered one of their finest.

7

The Formation of Damnation

The 2008 reunion album reuniting the classic lineup.

8

Dark Roots of Earth

The 2012 album that earned them a Grammy nomination.

9

Brotherhood of the Snake

The 2016 album delivering ferocious modern thrash.

10

Titans of Creation

The 2020 album praised as one of their strongest in decades.