Track by Track on Testaments THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION
The flag of Testament is raised again with the new album THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION. An album, that fans had to wait for for nine years. Chuck Billy tells what the songs are dealing with.
Testament vocalist Chuck Billy takes the time and explains each and every songs of Testaments new effort THE FORMATION OF DAMNATION.
Enjoy!
‘For The Glory Of’
That’s Eric’s song. It’s an instrumental that he came up with.
‘More Than Meets The Eye’
This is a song me and Steve Souza wrote. It’s about being confined – I use the metaphor of being in jail – and it really not being what it seems. It’s somewhat inspired by Paris Hilton, going to jail, thinking its going to be fancy and stuff, and it being much different than you’d expect.
‘The Evil Has Landed’
Well, it’s obviously about the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, which is something that affected everybody. I knew Alex was blocks away when it happened. You never know who’s safe.
‘The Formation Of Damnation’
This is a statement about corruption in our political society, about where we’re at. I’ve never been a big fan of the Iraq war. I don’t really care for our troops to be there, and I don’t like the money we’re spending to keep them there. I see young kids on the news over there burning American flags, carrying rifles, and being raised to hate. We’re setting up an unsafe world for the future.
‘Dangers Of The Faithless‘
It’s about losing faith in society and religion. For example, the Catholic Church violates young children, but is able to hide it and sweep it under the table.
‘The Persecuted Won’t Forget’
It’s about people being suppressed. I use the metaphor of having a noose around your neck. Feeling constrained. Not being able to breathe. We’re always subject to threats.
‘Henchmen Ride’
“Henchman” is inspired by a motorcycle club in the Bay Area. It’s about being free, riding American-made machines. The freedom of riding on a motorcycle.
‘Killing Season’
That song is for our troops. We’ve gotten e-mails and letters from soldiers who say they put Testament music on before going into battle. So, the next kid who has to do that might put this song on and get fired up. He might have to go take lives. It’s time to get out there and do it.
‘Afterlife’
It’s about possibly seeing my father in the afterlife. If there really is an afterlife. Eric and I lost our fathers in the past couple years.
‘F. E. A. R.’
It stands for “False Evidence Appearing Real.” It’s a psychological statement about the famous quote “There’s nothing to fear but fear itself.” Alex wrote the whole song – music and lyrics - himself.
‘Leave Me Forever’
This song was inspired by a bad relationship. It’s about being dragged through the mud. Being told one thing and being let down.
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