Labeled as one of the "big six" of the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene (along with Exodus, Death Angel, Lååz Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence), Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene, as well as one of the leaders of the second wave of the genre in the late 1980s. They have also been referred to as one of the "big eight" of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Overkill and Death Angel. The band has sold over 1.4 million albums in the United States since the beginning of the SoundScan era and over 14 million copies worldwide. To date, Testament has released thirteen studio albums (one of which is a collection of re-recorded songs), four live albums, five compilation albums, twelve singles and three DVDs.
After signing to Atlantic Records in 1986, and changing its name from Legacy to Testament, the band released their debut album The Legacy in 1987, followed a year later by The New Order (1988); both albums were acclaimed by critics and the press, including heavy metal-related publications. The band achieved mainstream popularity with its third album Practice What You Preach (1989), which was Testament's first album to climb up the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 chart. A string of more successful albums were released during the early-to-mid-1990s, including Souls of Black (1990), The Ritual (1992) and Low (1994), with the first two also entering the Top 100 on the Billboard 200 chart. After Atlantic dropped the band in 1995, Testament (who had at this point had begun to experiment with a death metal-influenced sound) continued to record and perform until their temporary hiatus in 2001, when Billy was diagnosed with cancer. By 2005, his cancer was in remission and Testament had resumed activity, which saw a brief reunion of The Legacy lineup, resulting in the live album Live in London. Since then, Testament has experienced a resurgence of popularity, with four of their studio albums—The Formation of Damnation (2008), Dark Roots of Earth (2012), Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) and Titans of Creation (2020)—all entering the Top 100 on the Billboard 200, and they have continued to tour consistently.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testament_(band)
Studio albums
The Legacy (1987)
The New Order (1988)
Practice What You Preach (1989)
Souls of Black (1990)
The Ritual (1992)
Low (1994)
Demonic (1997)
The Gathering (1999)
First Strike Still Deadly (2001)
The Formation of Damnation (2008)
Dark Roots of Earth (2012)
Brotherhood of the Snake (2016)
Titans of Creation (2020)
More Than Meets the Eye
Testament Lyrics
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This prison captures me, my cell is all I know
I thought I knew it all, stubborn in my ways
My sentence has begun, my future's what I waste
Next chapter of my life is filled with violent scenes
I stay awake at night hiding from my dreams
The voices haunting me, driving me insane
I feel I am slipping
Are they out to get me?
My life is upside down
More than meets the eye
For now, I am in control, choosing my own fate
And now I sleep at night because I'm not afraid
The demons haunting me, I chased them all away
I've conquered all my fears, my destiny awaits
I'm no longer slipping
(I'm not slipping away)
No one is out to get me
(No one will get in my way)
No longer upside down
(I've turned my life around)
More than meets the eye
More than
More than
More than
More than meets the eye
"More Than Meets The Eye" is a song by heavy metal band Testament, released in 2008 from their album The Formation of Damnation. The song speaks to the theme of being trapped in a world that one cannot fully comprehend, and the journey towards enlightenment and control over one's own life. The lyrics paint a picture of being in a personal prison, where the only way out is by confronting and overcoming inner demons.
The first verse describes feeling trapped, with the singer questioning what they do not know. Even though they thought they were sure of themselves, the reality is that they are wasting their future away. The second verse speaks of approaching the problem head-on, with violent imagery accompanying the idea of confronting old habits and thought patterns. The bridge talks about the voices that haunt the singer, and how they drive them insane. As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the only way out of their prison is to accept that there is more to life than what meets the eye, and that they need to confront their own fears and "demons" to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that true freedom and control over one's life can only be achieved through self-realization and overcoming personal obstacles. The line "more than meets the eye" serves as a reminder that there is always more to learn and experience in life, and that we should always strive for personal growth and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Life in a world untold, question the unknown
Living in a mysterious world, where many truths are hidden and unknown
This prison captures me, my cell is all I know
Feeling trapped in a confined space, where routine and familiarity have become one's entire existence
I thought I knew it all, stubborn in my ways
Believing one has a complete understanding of life, and refusing to accept other perspectives
My sentence has begun, my future's what I waste
Feeling as if one's fate is already sealed, and wasting the time that could be used to change future outcomes
Next chapter of my life is filled with violent scenes
The future appears to be dangerous and full of chaos
I stay awake at night hiding from my dreams
Resisting sleep, as vivid nightmares haunt one's psyche
The voices haunting me, driving me insane
Internal voices that seem to be driving one crazy, and causing great distress
Can't seem to get away, they're calling out my name
Feeling unable to escape the voices calling one's name, and stuck in a state of fear and paranoia
I feel I am slipping
Sensing a loss of control and a decline in one's mental state
Are they out to get me?
Questioning whether exterior forces or other individuals are conspiring against one
My life is upside down
Feeling as if everything in life has been turned on its head, and nothing makes sense
For now, I am in control, choosing my own fate
Feeling empowered to take control of one's own life and destiny
And now I sleep at night because I'm not afraid
No longer plagued by fear and anxiety to the extent that it disrupts one's ability to sleep peacefully
The demons haunting me, I chased them all away
Having overcome internal demons or past traumas that used to haunt and trouble one's mind
I've conquered all my fears, my destiny awaits
Having emerged triumphant over all of one's personal doubts and fears, and ready to embrace future opportunities
I'm no longer slipping
Feeling in control and confident in maintaining one's mental stability
No one is out to get me
Having overcome paranoia and anxiety related to perceived external threats
No longer upside down
Having achieved mental clarity and stability, and no longer feeling disoriented or unsure
More than meets the eye
There is more going on in life than what appears on the surface or in one's immediate circumstances
More than
There is a deeper meaning or hidden aspect to life that is beyond one's current understanding
More than
There is something greater than what one may initially perceive or experience
More than meets the eye
Underscoring the idea that there is always something to be discovered, and that life holds endless possibility for growth and mystery
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Billy, Eric Stanley Peterson, Steven Souza
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"More Than Meets the Eye"
Life in the world untold, question the unknown
This prison captures me, my cell is all I know
I thought I knew it all, stubborn in my ways
My sentence has begun, my future's what I waste
Next chapter of my life is filled with violent scenes
I stay awake at night hiding from my dreams
The voices haunting me, driving me insane
Can't seem to get away, they're calling out my name
I feel that I am slipping
Are they out to get me
My life is upside down
More than meets the eye
For now I am in control, choosing my own fate
And now I sleep at night because I'm not afraid
My demons haunting me, I chased them all away
I've conquered all my fears, my destiny awaits
I'm no longer slipping
I'm not slipping away
No one's out to get me
No one will get in my way
No longer upside down
I've turned my life around
More than meets the eye
More than
More than meets the eye
@abelllrennan3561
Life in a world untold question the unknown
This prison captures me my cell is all I know
I thought I knew it all stuborn in my ways
My sentence has begun my futures what I waste
Next chapter of my life is filled with violent scenes
I stay awake at night hiding from my dreams
the voices haunting me driving me insane
Can't seem to get away there calling out my name
I feel that I am slipping,are they out to get me
My life is upside down,more than meets the eye
For now I am in control choosing my own fate
And now I sleep at night because I'm not affraid
My demons haunting me I chased them all away
I've conquered all my fears my destiny awaits
I'm no longer slipping,I'm not slipping away
No one is out to get me,no one will get in my way
No longer upside down,I've turned my life around
More than meets the eye
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Czech republic or Slovakia ?
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Joder, solo 8 likes
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Yea but the bay area thrashers are the best
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❤
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Demos yes or no
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Metal Will Never Die
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NEVER !
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@MusaTariq25
Testament is an example of a band that has only improved over time! These guys are phenomenal.