Nobody's Fault (Aerosmith Cover)
Testament · The New Order [1988]
What else could this be
Everybody's screamin'
Runnin' for the sea
Holy lands are sinkin'
Birds take to the sky
The prophets are all stinkin' drunk
I know the reason why
Eyes are full of desire
Mind is so ill at ease
Everything is on fire
Shit piled up to the knees
Out of rhyme or reason
Everyone's to blame
Children of the season
Don't be lame
Sorry, you're so sorry
Don't be sorry
Man has known
And now he's blown it
Upside-down and hell's the only sound
We did an awful job
And now they say it's nobody's fault
Old St. Andres
Seven years ago
Shove it up their richters
Redlines come and go
Noblemen of courage
Listen with their ears
Spoke but how discouragin'
No one really hears
One of these days you'll be sorry
Too many houses on the stilt
Three million years or just a story
Four on the floor up to the hilt
Out of rhyme or reason
Everyone's to blame
Children of the season
Don't be lame
Sorry, you're so sorry
Don't be sorry
Man has known
And now he's blown it
Upside-down and hell's the only sound
We did an awful job
And now they say it's nobody's fault
Eyes are full of desire
Mind is so ill at ease
Everything is on fire
Shit piled up in debris
California showtime
Five o'clock's the news
Everybody's concubine
Was prone to take a snooze
Sorry, you're so sorry
Don't be sorry
Man has known
And now he's blown it
Upside-down and hell's the only sound
We did an awful job
And now they say it's nobody's fault
Nobody's Fault (Aerosmith Cover)
Testament's rendition of 'Nobody's Fault' transforms Aerosmith's hard rock anthem into a heavier, thrash-infused track that exemplifies the band's signature blend of speed and aggression. Released on the 1988 album 'The New Order,' the recording showcases vocalist Scott Travis's distinctive, raspy delivery, which contrasts sharply with the original's melodic approach while retaining the song's driving rhythm and iconic guitar work. This cover demonstrates Testament's ability to reinterpret classic rock material through their own lens, merging the power metal and death metal elements of their discography with the bluesy roots of Aerosmith. The track remains a staple of their live performances, highlighting the band's commitment to covering influential works while establishing their own identity within the extreme metal genre.