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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Shades Of War Lyrics

Testament

Burial of a human being
A man before a boy
Born to fight in another mans world
Not a world where theres war
Born religiously
Truth is what they see
Death wont come from peace
Who feuls this war?
Scared ground of life
Burnt remains of the dead
Bodies lay to rest
Spirits of the earth
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see whats wrong from right
Locked inside this cage
So many times blood has poured
Walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war...forever more
Brought into this world of bitter pain
Are we safe...or just insane
Rancid man, burned alive
Too blind to see whats wrong from right
Darkness veils their way
So many times blood has poured
Walk with shadows
Hear the shades of war...forever more