The fifth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Dark Roots Of Earth“, the new album from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be seen above.

Due in North America on July 31 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios.

The cover artwork for the effort was painted by Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others.

“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

“Dark Roots Of Earth” vinyl track listing:

Side A:

01. Rise Up 02. Native Blood 03. Dark Roots Of Earth

Side B:

04. True American Hate 05. A Day In The Death 06. Cold Embrace

Side C:

07. Man Kills Mankind 08. Throne Of Thorns 09. Last Stand For Independence

Side D (Bonus):

10. Dragon Attack (QUEEN cover) 11. Animal Magnetism (SCORPIONS cover) 12. Powerslave (IRON MAIDEN cover)

(via Blistering)