Tester-King Of The World

Self Release 2011

I apologize ahead of time if I'm not more prepared for this review as my computer had a brain fart and decided it wanted to take some personal time off. Maybe it belongs to a union and wanted to show it's support? Who knows what goes on in it's creepy little mind. Anyway, as with most of NEGB1 acts I believe this is a self released affair. Honestly I'm not sure. What I am sure of though is the fact that this my friends is kick ass rock and roll. "Holy Bat crap Robin" is what went through my mind as "Look What You've Done" kicked off King Of The World. It was like getting a pile driver on concrete. Imagine a world where Motorhead was the biggest influence for Kiss. Now imagine that Kiss tossing back some beers with Black Label Society and writing an album full of thunderous garage rock. That's what this record is like. Beer drinking hard rock is what these boys from Framingham, MA bring to the table on these 12 tracks. Hear for yourself though why "God gave rock and roll to you" at the group's NEGB1 and why "I love it loud" is more than a battle cry for Tester.

http://tester3.bandcamp.com/album/king-of-the-world

Tester-"Undone" Single

A little over one year ago I was turned onto Framingham, MA act Tester. This hard rock/heavy metal act blew me away with their "King Of The World" album. The band draws from acts like Kiss, Anthrax, AC/DC, Motorhead, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath and Van Halen to create a sound all their own. Imagine something like traditional rock meets 70's hard rock only with much more street fighting ability. Yeah, I know it's only heavy metal but I like it....yes I do. According to a Facebook remark the band has posted a new song: "Undone". Thing is the song is really a shade older than that. If my memory serves me correct it appeared on the excellent "King Of The World" released in 2011. Even so they are worth a revisit as this sort of classic rock meets garage metal is just too cool for words. Check it out for yourself as this link: http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/100307853 and if your interested check out my original review of this rocking album here:http://metalmark.blogspot.com/search?q=Tester-King+Of+The+World+

Current Playlist

Wow, where did the week go? Didn't it just seem as if we were just here? Weird. Anyway, here's my current playlist so feel free to share yours. This coming week I hope to cover new releases from Anthrax, Salem, Terror, Savage Master and American Head Charge. So, unit next Friday I wish you all good health and good fortune. And of course remember to always keep things Loud & Proud!

Listening to:

Anthrax-For All Kings
Midevil-Forced To Believe
Dangerous Toys-S/T
The World Of Rock Compilation
Shy England-Misspent Youth
Tester-King Of the World
White Zombie-Astro-Creep: 2000
Fury In the Slaughterhouse-Mono
The Doors-the Best Of The Doors


Watching:

Fantastic Four (the terrible 2015 version!)
X-Men Days Of Future Past
Exam (film)

Current Playlist

Andy-

 

Listening to:
Murder Suite-Murder Suite Single
Dirty Looks-Cool from the Wire
Tester-King Of The World
Drive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Girl On Top-Cherry Blossoms
Demon-The Unexpected Guest
Accused-Martha Splaterhead's Maddest Stories Ever Told
Roxy Music-The Best Of Roxy Music
Across The River-N.O. Demo
Twitching Tongues-Sleep Therapy




Watching:
The Thing From Another World
The Walking Dead Season 2
The Blob (Remake)

Reading:

Swedish Sensationsfilms: A Clandestine History of Sex, Thrillers, and Kicker Cinema

 

Metal Mark-

 

Listening to-

Overkill-Feel the fire

Die Hard-Conjure the legions

Hess-Living in yesterday

Anthrax-Fistful of metal

Mos Generator-Nomads

Razorwyre-Another Dimension

Big trouble in little China soundtrack

Heavy Cross-Street Wolf

Dream Death-Journey into mystery

Wet Nightmare

 

Watching-

Bones season 2

 

 

Reading-

various cookbooks and comic books

 

 

***Let us know what you are checking out.