Apocalyptic City
Testament · Live At The Fillmore [1995]
Nothing to live for
What started with a simple
Turned into something more
The pain I felt inside my head
Came on my day of birth
Now the time has come for me
To burn the planet earth
I can feel the fire
burning inside of me
The powers at my fingers
Waiting you shall see
Burn, ignite the population
Burn, causing mass cremation
Burn, feel no shame or pity
Burn, Apocalyptic city
Years have passed as I stood still
To plan the final blow
I'll make the town go up in flames
A hellish death they'll know
As I pour on the gasoline
I listen deep inside
I hear the crimes of all my victims
No where to run or hide
I can feel the fire
burning inside of me
The powers at my fingers
Waiting you shall see
Burn, ignite the population
Burn, causing mass cremation
Burn, feel no shame or pity
Burn, Apocalyptic city
Now my great assault is over
And my life is done
Staring at my great infernos
Was only fun
So I leave you with my tale
Here my conscious falls
Victim of myself
So now I'll end it all
I can feel the fire
burning inside of me
The powers at my fingers
Waiting you shall see
Burn, ignite the population
Burn, causing mass cremation
Burn, feel no shame or pity
Burn, Apocalyptic city
Apocalyptic City
Testament's "Apocalyptic City" stands as a defining track from their 1995 live recording at The Fillmore, capturing the band's raw power during the height of their thrash metal era. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and vocal intensity that characterized their live performances in the mid-1990s. Released alongside other iconic tracks from that night, the recording showcases the band's ability to deliver high-energy material with a gritty, unpolished authenticity that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a testament to Testament's influence on the speed and thrash metal scenes, reflecting the apocalyptic themes prevalent in their songwriting of the time.