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Testament. Skolnick joined the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band Testament, then-called Legacy, in 1984 as the replacement of original guitarist Derrick Ramirez. Skolnick was just eighteen years old when he recorded his debut album with Testament, The Legacy (1987), which received critical acclaim from both music critics and fans alike.
While former Megadeth shredder Marty Friedman is often credited with bringing elements of polish to the gritty world of thrash, in truth, Testament's Alex Skolnick predated Friedman by a few years.
Aug 26, 2020 · Songs like the album opener “Children of the Next Level,” “Night of the Witch” and “Code of Hammurabi,” one of two tracks written by lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, showcase the immense talents of each member of Testament.
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Dec 28, 2020 · Alex Skolnick spoke to Italy's Poisoned Rock about his time away from TESTAMENT in the 1990s and early 2000s, including how he changed his life completely by moving to New York, studying jazz,...
May 17, 2020 · The very best solos of the arguable Technical maestro of Thrash Metal, the insane Alex Skolnick of Testament! Perhaps the most successful Thrash guitarist to incorporate heavy Jazz elements...
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Jan 18, 2016 · Testament axeman Alex Skolnick picks ten records that made him think differently. Very few guitarists can boast equally impressive credentials in both the jazz and thrash metal genres. In fact, Alex Skolnick might be a singular figure in this regard.