New Single from Testimony Of Apocalypse - 2023

Roxx just dropped this new single from T.O.A. with Brian Lyda (Burial Extraction) on vocals.

Different approach.  Also, does this mean they are now signed to Roxx?  
I don't see this as being part of The Charon Collective's discography on Bandcamp.

They signedwith Roxx later last year ( early this year, don't remember) and this is the 2nd single of them with Roxx.

Fun fact: a friend of mine from here in Brazil will sing on this album!

Why did they lose their singer?

Temple of Blood wrote:Why did they lose their singer?

Really don't know, but in other thread was posted that the new album will have a singer for each song

Constantine wrote:Roxx just dropped this new single from T.O.A. with Brian Lyda (Burial Extraction) on vocals.

Different approach.  Also, does this mean they are now signed to Roxx?  
I don't see this as being part of The Charon Collective's discography on Bandcamp.

(press release by Roxx)
The Brand New Testimony of Apocalypse album is coming along nicely! Let's hear a few words from the band themselves as we unveil the new single...


"Our first single "Ghost" has been out for 2 months and the response has been uplifting. We knew going into making an album with multiple singers that it could be difficult, and while creating new music always has its challenges, this group has come together (with some artists even helping one another with writing their featured song) to make something really special."


"The Offering" is the most appropriate name for this album. Everyone involved has given this 100% of their effort, sacrificing time & resources to make this happen!"
And now we present you the second single from this much anticipated new album.


World Premiere Video is live now! https://youtu.be/v_EQ_b3L4aM

"When We Were Dead" is also released today via Bandcamp, and streaming sites this Friday July 28th.


In addition to Nick Pacitti (Guitars) and Paul Graham (drums) "When We Were Dead" features Brian Lyda on vocals, Derek Corzine on Bass, Cameron Nealey on lead guitar.


*Mixed by Derek Corzine Corzine Studio. Mastered by Rob Colwell (Bombworks Records)

Courtesy of Roxx Records Roxx Productions

Temple of Blood wrote:Why did they lose their singer?

This.


 I wasn’t enthused at first with the last album but it really grew on me and I love it now. I don’t usually go for albums with a bunch of different singers, but I’ll give it a chance.

The new song is good, but it doesn’t even sound like the same band as the last album. Same with the previous single.

I’m not trying to be negative. The music is good. I was just excited for a follow-up with Mike. But I hope this does well for them and I’ll check it out for sure.

So ... neither Sacrament guitarist AND neither Sacrament vocalist?

Sadface!

Who's band is this now? Corzine?

I don’t mind the new vocalist, but I’m very disappointed Mike Torone is gone…

What is with Mike only doing one-off albums? To tell the truth, I was surprised Mike didn’t do the same awesome vocals he did on the debut Sacrament album in 1990. 

But I’m still a little sad he didn’t continue with the band. Maybe he can hook up with the Erik Ney project.

Great track but I seem to be mentioning not liking albums with multiple vocalists a lot lately. I hope this trend doesn't continue. Not sure I'll pick it up despite this album now having the production fixed.

The sound reminds me of Soul Embraced.

Now that you say that, it kind of does.

Time for Heaven’s Metal to do an interview and find out why Mike dropped out.

TZ75 wrote:Time for Heaven’s Metal to do an interview and find out why Mike dropped out.

Hey there - Nick from Testimony of Apocalypse here.  Mike posted this on his Facebook and the Testimony of Apocalypse FB page back on February 15th.

Thanks for posting that, Nick. Looking forward to hearing the new album.

Lex Metalis wrote:They signedwith Roxx later last year ( early this year, don't remember) and this is the 2nd single of them with Roxx.

Fun fact: a friend of mine from here in Brazil will sing on this album!  .  

We signed with Roxx back in January 2023.

Just to address a few of the questions I've seen:

In efforts to provide the most brutal (and meaningful) album, we starting working with a few different singers to see who/what might work out.  After hearing just a few of the ideas (which were all amazing) we decided to do a multi-singer album.  This was not a "hired gun" situation.  The singers just wanted to help out to create something truly special.  When are you going to find an album with Darren Johnson, Greg Minier and then someone lesser known like Lex's friend, Anderson... all on the same album ???

Paul and I wrote all the music and arrangements.  All of the vocalists had full creative freedom to express how they wanted to perform in their given song(s) and wrote their own lyrics.  The guest musicians (some to be announced later) also were able to express their musical talents with full freedom. 

While Paul is the only original member from Sacrament - this band is not and never was supposed to be Sacrament.  Obviously the name comes from the first album and that was because Mike and Paul worked on that album together, and the only full length album featuring Mike as a vocalist. There was automatically going to be expectations to shake off some rust and bring back the Sacrament sound... which, at times, was present on the first album.  However, the expectations of Mike 1990 and Mike 2022 to sound the same would have been quite the feat!  Do we blame people for wanting a revival of Sacrament ... of course not.  Sacrament was awesome!  Incorporating more progressive styles while also keeping some old school death & thrash metal influences has been the result.

When Mike told us he was unable to record the 2nd album we all discussed the name and decided to keep it.  Why not?  Its a great name!  We weren't going to change the name for 1 album and then change back to TOA if Mike was able to return.

With Derek Corzine mixing (and playing bass) coupled with Rob Colwell (from Bombworks) mastering there is no doubt the production is going to be an upgrade as many of you have already heard on the singles.

Music evolves and we are thrilled to share the growth with everyone.   God Bless-  Nick (TOA)

Loved the teaser. I'm looking forward to this. Loved the artwork as well!

Lex, which vocalist is your buddy? And which song does he sing on?

Sevenoneself wrote:Loved the teaser. I'm looking forward to this. Loved the artwork as well!

Lex, which vocalist is your buddy? And which song does he sing on?

Anderson Lima, he sing in the new version of 'Majestad', the last track in the trailer...

^ Very cool, thanks. I'm going to go back and listen to it again.

Hey All -
I thought Roxx would have put the names in the trailer, but here you go  

The Time Has Come - Derek Corzine (Blood Thirsty, Crowned in Sorrow)
When We Were Dead - Brian Lyda (Burial Extraction)
Dead Man Walking - Juan Marrero (Let The Day Perish)
Ghost - Jonathan Johnson (Sacred Warrior, Deny The Fallen)
Heretic and the Adversary - DJ (Darren Johnson) ( Living Sacrifice)
Holier Than Though - Corey Weaver (Bloodline Severed)
Darkly Through Mirrors - Brian Lyda (Burial Extraction)
Fruit of the Enemy - Villen Herranen (Inborn Tendency)
The Rescue - Juan Marrero (Let The Day Perish)
Watchman - J Paul White (Join The Dead)
Welcome to Control - Greg Minier (Applehead, The Crucified)
Majestad - Anderson Lima (Krênides)

Some great guests there!

Heretic and the Adversary - DJ (Darren Johnson) ( Living Sacrifice)

My new favourite song. 
Anyone that can sing a brutal, AWESOME album such as Nonexistent has my vote. 
Deniers beware my wrath!