I grew up in L.A. California. The whole 80s scene was my time. The bands I saw at my "Pubs" were Testament, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies Ect. And, yes they blew your mind.
@@espltd1000 This song edges out Sweet Child O Mine for best guitar solo of all time imo (I know the Rolling Stone poll gave it to Sweet Child O Mine but imo this one is slightly better). Both utilize the brilliant technique of stacking an even better 2nd solo right after of an already classic solo... the guitar solo equivalent of 'when you bust but she keeps sucking' (sorry, juvenile I know..)
I think that with this topic they are going to say goodbye to me at my funeral, even though it is not in my native language, it moves internal fibers of my being...
Dudes... I am speechless. My all time favorite Testament song and Skolnick solo. It is difficult and you make it look so easy and spot on. The whole piece is brilliant. I am envious of your lead playing sir. I have been playing for 30 years with some down time and I will never be that good I feel. Makes me wanna try harder though. Inspiring man... 5,000 stars
Can't believe it's been 7 years since I discovered this amazing cover. I still listen to it regularly instead of the original lol. You guys did an incredible work!
Amazing ornamental work on an already fantastic solo. Hats off James 3:47-3:50 amazing variation on bending and double bend that is an excellent addition 3:54 - 3:56 Fantastic modification of the chosen interval (to a major scale). Awesome. 4:01 - 4:03 same, change from minor to major
@@TheBlackStymphalian Got damm. This was 4 years ago and this just popped up. Great job. Just awesome. Perfect. Amazing. Can you guys do. The balled off pratice what you preach and the legacy off souls of black. And trail of tears off the Low album. Would love to hear you guys cover those songs. Thanks 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Love me some TESTAMENT
I watch this performance over the years again and again and again... One of the rare performances that always spontaneously brings tears to my eyes... fantastically performed!
This is the best cover of any song I have heard without any doubts you have managed to copy the original this is something not everyone can do. Everything about this sounds great. Well done good job I will listen to this as the normal song.
This is an example of a song and solo that has all the right notes put in all the right places at just the right time. Beautiful song and cover. Testament forever🤘
hauntingly so freaking good, might I say better than the original, this song makes the hairs on my arm stand up, it's so good, you nailed Skolnick like it was him
Every once in a great while, a band will do a cover that actually surpasses the original song. Alex Skolnick is a master in his own right; yet this cover takes a great thing and makes it superior. This is some God-given talent that defies words. Yes. THIS.
I must have watched this 50 times now, and finally helped me figure out this guitar solo. I don't think it's 100% note for note but pretty damn close and the timing and phrasing is perfect. Cheers to you guys, one of my favorite songs for many years and you all took it up a notch
Honored to have listened and watched such a meticulously crafted tribute to Testament, musicians everywhere. Most Excellent. You guys need to do the Ballad and The Legacy
Fantastic cover. I could tell you were actually feeling it, just like Alex did on the original. That is why I am a Testament/Alex fan. One of my biggest influences. Thanks for nailing it.
Return of Serenity is one of the best songs of all time. This is cover was great, exciting, spectacular, incredible. I'm sure I'll never hear it other cover so wonderful. Excellent job.
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this is one of the best thing that I saw in my lifetime. thanks for your work. you are MASTERS! greetings from Turkey.
Man, I cannot tell you how many times I've watched this. FANTASTIC! (I've always been a bit pissed at Testament for never playing this live or even in a live video...!)
Wowww...really awsome cover James!! One of my favorites from Testament!!! Great job guys!!! Nice vocals, excellent and tallented musicians...and forgive me by saying...Hugo Ribeiro, my friend...specially for you...i'm very proud of what you've accomplished!!! Keep up the good work guys and up the irons!!! \m/
I just stumbled across this treasure, and wouldn't have thought this possible 10 minutes ago, but I love this as much, if not more than the original. Masterful production, especially the tone ... the vocals and harmony are pristine ... and there are no words to describe James articulation of Alex's Magnum Opus. What a pleasure it was to watch this. Totally inspired to start practicing again... Thank you for this gift guys!
Absolutely fantastic, I watched the acoustic version last night then this showed up today, one of my all time favorites, great job! Guitar skills are incredible
Damn, dude. I bought The Ritual when it came out way back when. This song is a pure metal classic and you guys pretty much nailed it. Outfuckingstanding job, guys. Seriously.
Each of you are very talented, and easily one of the best covers I have seen on UA-cam. Take a bow, gentlemen. Return to Serenity is a great song, and your rendition was equally so. Thanks for the inspiration, James.
This is one of my favorite song and i was waiting for ages for someone to cover it..! And you just completely nailed it brother..! Nailed the Solo..! Thank you for such an amazing cover it couldn't be better..! Subscribed..! Greetings from India..! :D
Amazing rendition, James. Flawless playing, with changes in the solo that fit the song even better than the original. Also, great recording quality, studio-like for sure. Best regards and keep on rockin'.
Probably one of my favorite Testament songs if not my favorite. There's nothing that gives me more chills than this song. That said covers are extremely iffy when it comes to songs that I generally love. These guys did an amazing job, especially the solos. Some of the best solos ever are in this damn song and they nailed the emotion in them. Well done \m/\m/
Sweet Metal Jesus!! You guys absolutely NAILED this cover of my favorite Testament song and solo! Everything about this is just pure, metal gold! Thank you sooooo much for your obvious dedication in covering this song so beautifully while also adding your own flourish to it! Well done, Gents!!!!
Utterly amazing....... Good work, James! You are truly a master. My personal opinion of Alex's solo here is that it is indeed the finest metal solo ever composed. And you nailed it like a boss. Thank you!
wow... i am speechless, this song is my all time favorite. It always takes me back to serenity. the sound is so much better than the original song. Great job guys. A flawless cover. Cheers from Saudi
imagine your at the pub and these guys turn up as the nights cover band
I'd definitely drink to that!
You know!!!!! That pub will need to close for refurbishment!!!
Lmao
I grew up in L.A. California. The whole 80s scene was my time. The bands I saw at my "Pubs" were Testament, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies Ect. And, yes they blew your mind.
Would probably shit my pants and die
if you guys are wondering......yes people still watch this video
Just watched it again in 2024 and its still kick ass🤘🤘
@@espltd1000 This song edges out Sweet Child O Mine for best guitar solo of all time imo (I know the Rolling Stone poll gave it to Sweet Child O Mine but imo this one is slightly better). Both utilize the brilliant technique of stacking an even better 2nd solo right after of an already classic solo... the guitar solo equivalent of 'when you bust but she keeps sucking' (sorry, juvenile I know..)
2024 first time seeing it
I think that with this topic they are going to say goodbye to me at my funeral, even though it is not in my native language, it moves internal fibers of my being...
8 years and this is still the best cover of this song in the entire youtube, congrats!
Very very great
This cover and that flawless guitar solo take me to a place far from here. By listening to this, I return to serenity.
You played that solo perfectly, I always come back here for inspiration
Thanks man, that's amazing to hear! 😌
Me too
Dudes... I am speechless. My all time favorite Testament song and Skolnick solo. It is difficult and you make it look so easy and spot on. The whole piece is brilliant. I am envious of your lead playing sir. I have been playing for 30 years with some down time and I will never be that good I feel. Makes me wanna try harder though. Inspiring man... 5,000 stars
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Holy shit. This was amazing. Got damm. . 💯🤘💯🤘💯🤘💯💯
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@Bryan Roger Flixportal :)
@Gabriel Johnny thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !!
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Can't believe it's been 7 years since I discovered this amazing cover. I still listen to it regularly instead of the original lol. You guys did an incredible work!
Amazing ornamental work on an already fantastic solo. Hats off James
3:47-3:50 amazing variation on bending and double bend that is an excellent addition
3:54 - 3:56 Fantastic modification of the chosen interval (to a major scale). Awesome.
4:01 - 4:03 same, change from minor to major
Phenomenal performance!
Flawless solo, amazing tone , excellent Work guys
+Carlos Rojas Appreciated man :)
@@TheBlackStymphalian
Got damm. This was 4 years ago and this just popped up. Great job. Just awesome. Perfect. Amazing.
Can you guys do. The balled off pratice what you preach and the legacy off souls of black. And trail of tears off the Low album. Would love to hear you guys cover those songs. Thanks
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Love me some TESTAMENT
This performance should have received a Grammy !!!!!!!!!!!!! The Gods loved it for sure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Holy Shit! Fucking outstanding. You guys truly did this masterpiece justice. Perfect!
Damn i'd like to take so many goddamn guitar lessons from that guy,he completely nailed that solo...
Am I the only thinking this is way better than the original?
I watch this performance over the years again and again and again...
One of the rare performances that always spontaneously brings tears to my eyes... fantastically performed!
I'm Blown Away sounds exactly like the album guys are fucking amazing
That's fucking boss mate! I would like to see you covering Musical Death by Testament, so gave us that pleasure!
This is without a doubt the best cover of this song! You guys nailed it!
Four years later, still gloriously incredible! This work of pure art ages like fine wine. Thank you for this.
This is the best cover of any song I have heard without any doubts you have managed to copy the original this is something not everyone can do. Everything about this sounds great. Well done good job I will listen to this as the normal song.
the best guitar cover of ytb
This is an example of a song and solo that has all the right notes put in all the right places at just the right time. Beautiful song and cover. Testament forever🤘
Holy fuck, dude. You fuckin slayed Alex's solo. Much respect to you, Mr. Gutiar Man.
The singer's voice is just phenomenal.
hauntingly so freaking good, might I say better than the original, this song makes the hairs on my arm stand up, it's so good, you nailed Skolnick like it was him
2024 rock it like it was fresh, great take, return to serenity!!
Dude looks like Scott Hill from Skid Row
Amazing cover !
Every once in a great while, a band will do a cover that actually surpasses the original song. Alex Skolnick is a master in his own right; yet this cover takes a great thing and makes it superior. This is some God-given talent that defies words. Yes. THIS.
Just revisiting this song again. Still blows me away how good this cover is. James you are a legend man. Awesome (Ricky kerr)
Thanks Bud, much appreciated!
this is gloriously beautiful, well done
one of the greatest guitar solos of all time
I must have watched this 50 times now, and finally helped me figure out this guitar solo. I don't think it's 100% note for note but pretty damn close and the timing and phrasing is perfect. Cheers to you guys, one of my favorite songs for many years and you all took it up a notch
Honored to have listened and watched such a meticulously crafted tribute to Testament, musicians everywhere. Most Excellent. You guys need to do the Ballad and The Legacy
Fantastic cover. I could tell you were actually feeling it, just like Alex did on the original. That is why I am a Testament/Alex fan. One of my biggest influences. Thanks for nailing it.
Return of Serenity is one of the best songs of all time.
This is cover was great, exciting, spectacular, incredible. I'm sure I'll never hear it other cover so wonderful. Excellent job.
this is one of the best thing that I saw in my lifetime. thanks for your work. you are MASTERS! greetings from Turkey.
Man, I cannot tell you how many times I've watched this. FANTASTIC! (I've always been a bit pissed at Testament for never playing this live or even in a live video...!)
Very very very good job, all musicians ! Perfect ! ;-)
Wow, it's not often someone does a cover that is really good and has that bands spin on it. Impressed.
This is possibly the best cover of any song I've ever heard
Holy shit that was awesome. One of my favorite Alex S. solo's ever and you knocked it out of the park. Great job to all.
Dang that's good
Wowww...really awsome cover James!! One of my favorites from Testament!!! Great job guys!!! Nice vocals, excellent and tallented musicians...and forgive me by saying...Hugo Ribeiro, my friend...specially for you...i'm very proud of what you've accomplished!!! Keep up the good work guys and up the irons!!! \m/
I just stumbled across this treasure, and wouldn't have thought this possible 10 minutes ago, but I love this as much, if not more than the original. Masterful production, especially the tone ... the vocals and harmony are pristine ... and there are no words to describe James articulation of Alex's Magnum Opus. What a pleasure it was to watch this. Totally inspired to start practicing again... Thank you for this gift guys!
Return to Serenity best cover ever on internet, you guys are outstanding, liked the voice very much
Absolutely fantastic, I watched the acoustic version last night then this showed up today, one of my all time favorites, great job! Guitar skills are incredible
Wow 🤩 🤘🍺
Damn, dude. I bought The Ritual when it came out way back when. This song is a pure metal classic and you guys pretty much nailed it. Outfuckingstanding job, guys. Seriously.
impresionanteeeeeeeeee
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This is literally fucking amazing Dude Holy shit
Each of you are very talented, and easily one of the best covers I have seen on UA-cam. Take a bow, gentlemen. Return to Serenity is a great song, and your rendition was equally so. Thanks for the inspiration, James.
Your string bends are spot on perfect. Love Testament..... great job!
fu*kin nailed Skolnicks solo there .... as good as it gets
amazing solo dude
Testament just shared this video on their Facebook!
James Stephenson : You Did That ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🤘❤️😉!!!
This was incredible just awesome
Holy smokes this is one of the most amazing things I've ever watched
That was an absolute phenomenal performance mate👍 very bloody nice to listen to and watch, well done mate 🍻
I like your variation on the vocals. Man what a great song. The Ritual was my steady go-to. Like it was yesterday
Awsome. Congratulations. Metal never dies!!
BRAVO GUYS, REALLY PROFESSIONAL WORK. YOU LOVE MUSIC, YOU HONOR THIS EXCELLENT SONG !!!!!!!
Finally, I found a perfect tribute to Testament. No one covered this song as beautiful as you guys did. Now I can sleep in peace \w/
This is one of my favorite song and i was waiting for ages for someone to cover it..! And you just completely nailed it brother..! Nailed the Solo..! Thank you for such an amazing cover it couldn't be better..! Subscribed..! Greetings from India..! :D
Seconded 🇮🇳
best cover of this song i've seen, nice and tight, good job!
+Jake Feuerbacher Thanks Jake!
I didn’t even realize this was a cover until I saw this comment(saw this before the words came on)
Impossible to dislike this vídeo...
Amazing rendition, James.
Flawless playing, with changes in the solo that fit the song even better than the original.
Also, great recording quality, studio-like for sure.
Best regards and keep on rockin'.
Probably one of my favorite Testament songs if not my favorite. There's nothing that gives me more chills than this song. That said covers are extremely iffy when it comes to songs that I generally love. These guys did an amazing job, especially the solos. Some of the best solos ever are in this damn song and they nailed the emotion in them. Well done \m/\m/
You did one helluva job on this song!!! James you have major talent. EXCELLENT!!!
I think that anyone that can do a cover as a gift
bad ass solo!
Probably my fav Testement track ever... sounds coool.. well done ya`ll, give yourself a pat on the back..
Holy fkng Jeezez. You rock pals!!! Superb piece of art here. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
The drums, the guitar, the bass, the vocals... everything just *perfect*!!
Sweet Metal Jesus!! You guys absolutely NAILED this cover of my favorite Testament song and solo! Everything about this is just pure, metal gold! Thank you sooooo much for your obvious dedication in covering this song so beautifully while also adding your own flourish to it! Well done, Gents!!!!
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Utterly amazing....... Good work, James! You are truly a master. My personal opinion of Alex's solo here is that it is indeed the finest metal solo ever composed. And you nailed it like a boss. Thank you!
i dont know this version is more audioble /soft/ easy to listen to. orj is little bit powerfull :). i can listen to this all day :)))
amazing cover
I'm blown away, every part of this is perfect
wow... i am speechless, this song is my all time favorite. It always takes me back to serenity. the sound is so much better than the original song. Great job guys. A flawless cover. Cheers from Saudi
+Mohammad M (Lionrock3) Thankyou sir! Very kind words indeed :)
+James Stephenson thanks to you too for taking the time learning it. playing it. recording it... and most of all sharing it with us. Rock on
It is very good but better? Come on! That's impossible. Especially with lacking the big Chuck vocals.
been playing thirty years and cant come close.. brilliant cover James, Skolnick is my hero you nailed it. i would love to hear your original stuff
You guys has just made my dream come true...I got no words to describe it... Thankssss
inexplicably gorgeous. as ancient as my deepest sorrows. 😞
Awesome, great guitar tone and solo
Holy! It's flawless...
That was amazing guys!!! I enjoyed it fully and I hope the rest of the metal world does too!!! GREAT WORK!!!
Holy mother of god!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZINg and the solo ..... speechless
how can you be that good
Just found this page.Skolnics a tough one....you killed i.wow!
Absolutely beautiful cover my friends loved every minute of it and that lead guitarist his phrasing is absolutely insane hats off to all of you!!
80s 90s song never die
When I watch this it makes me wish I could play...awesome job. Now I always play this with the Testament version. Gives me goosebumps....
best Return to Serenity cover in YT!
Bad ass dude. Covering every part of it is really cool
The most epic solo EVER, and you nailed it!!! Amazing!!
Really nice work gents. Beautiful cover.
Brilliant cover! I first heard of this album around early 94 after picking up Apocalyptic City, then Low then the Ritual. This song always stuck out.