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"Native Blood", the new video from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be seen below. TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy collaborated with seasoned director Mike Sloat to put together a clip that is universal in message while bringing the spotlight to Billy's Native American heritage — The Pomo Indians. The performance portion of the clip was shot on the Billy Ranch in Hopland, California, where the flames were huge and the temperatures were high.The "Native Blood" video is about the growth a Native American youth throughout the years. When faced with hatred, racism, bullying,Lucas Digne Jersey, and harassment,Danny Williams Jersey, he uses nature's sanctuary to recharge and meditate on the lessons he learned from his grandfather to handle these very tough situations in a way to honor and dignify himself and his people.Billy previously stated about "Native Blood",Mats Hummels Jersey, "It's almost like a protest song, that the Native Americans have a voice that needs to be heard — that's the chorus of the song.""Native Blood" comes off TESTAMENT's new album, "Dark Roots Of Earth", which will be released in North America on July 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was produced,Meghan Klingenberg Jersey, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY,Marc-Andre ter Stegen Jersey, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS,Julie Johnston Jersey, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios. The cover artwork for the effort (see below) was painted by Eliran Kantor,Blaise Matuidi Jersey, who has previously worked with ATHEIST,Benedikt Howedes Jersey, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others."Dark Roots Of Earth" jewel case CD track listing:01. Rise Up02. Native Blood03. Dark Roots Of Earth04. True American Hate05. A Day In The Death06. Cold Embrace07. Man Kills Mankind08. Throne Of Thorns09. Last Stand For Independence"Dark Roots Of Earth" CD/DVD track listing:01. Rise Up02. Native Blood03. Dark Roots Of Earth04. True American Hate05. A Day In The Death06. Cold Embrace07. Man Kills Mankind08. Throne Of Thorns09. Last Stand For IndependenceBonus:10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)13. Throne Of Thornes (extended version)+ Bonus DVD"Dark Roots Of Earth" vinyl track listing:Side A:01. Rise Up02. Native Blood03. Dark Roots Of EarthSide B:04. True American Hate05. A Day In The Death06. Cold EmbraceSide C:07. Man Kills Mankind08. Throne Of Thorns09. Last Stand For IndependenceSide D (Bonus):10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover)11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover)12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)"Native Blood" video: Making of "Native Blood" video: |
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