Testament was one of the first thrash metal bands to emerge from the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980s. Originally formed as 'Legacy' in 1983 by founding members Eric Peterson (rhythm guitar), Derrick Ramirez (guitar) and Louie Clemente (drums), the line-up included vocalist Steve Souza and Greg Christian (bass). Ramirez was later replaced by wunderkind Alex Skolnick (lead guitar). Souza soon departed to join Exodus and suggested that the towering Chuck Billy take over as frontman. The band became known as 'Testament' 3 years later, while recording their debut album in Ithaca, New York.
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Testament

Damn the machine the systems corrupted
Abusive power is everywhere
Our elected officials, pass laws to help
But whos paying them off
And in the end, the people will pay
Such a heavy price, for just being alive
And if this country was really free
Wed make paper from hemp and let the forest live
But corporate america, and billion dollar industries
Have so much power
Yet they stand to lose
Too much fucking money
Theres nothing we can do...but...
Take back all that weve lost
At any price that it costs
Our freedom was worth fighting for
Resistance now or nevermore
And what about the cia
What the fuck is their real job anyway
Starting civil wars in third world countries
Importing heroin from the far east
Talk about cocaine, neither kept away
From the youths of today...now
Theres nothing we can do...but...
Take back all that weve lost
At any price that it costs
Our freedom was worth fighting for
Resistance now or nevermore