Testament album set for release

Official press release: Bay Area thrash titans, Testament, have revealed the cover art and details for their upcoming Dark Roots of Earth release. Artwork was painted by Eliran Kantor who has worked with such bands as Sodom, Atheist, Sigh. Dark Roots of Earth was produced, mixed and mastered once again by the world renowned Andy Sneap (Arch Enemy, Nevermore, Accept, Exodus). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (Cattle Decapitation, Heathen, Vile, Sadus) at his Trident Studios. The highly anticipated follow up to their 2008 release The Formation of Damnation will be released on July 27, 2012 (Europe) and July 31, 2012 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. Dark Roots of Earth jewel case CD track listing: 01. Rise Up 02. Native Blood 03. Dark Roots Of Earth 04. True American Hate 05. A Day In The Death 06. Cold Embrace 07. Man Kills Mankind 08. Throne Of Thorns 09. Last Stand For Independence Dark Roots of Earth CD/DVD track listing: 01. Rise Up 02. Native Blood 03. Dark Roots Of Earth 04. True American Hate 05. A Day In The Death 06. Cold Embrace 07. Man Kills Mankind 08. Throne Of Thorns 09. Last Stand For Independence Bonus: 10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover) 11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover) 12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover) 13. Throne Of Thornes (extended version) + Bonus DVD