Ascendancy
Trivium · 2005
121 min · 26 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal
A relentless fusion of melodic metalcore and thrash, imbued with intricate guitar work and raw emotional intensity.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Ascendancy' was Trivium's second studio album, following their debut 'Ember to Inferno.' This album marked a pivotal moment for the band as they began to gain significant attention in the metal scene, showcasing their evolving sound and solidifying their position in the heavy metal genre.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal
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- The Crusade — Continues the energetic fusion with a slightly different approach to melody.
Ascendancy is an album by Trivium, released in 2005. A relentless fusion of melodic metalcore and thrash, imbued with intricate guitar work and raw emotional intensity. 'Ascendancy' received widespread critical acclaim, often being credited with revitalizing interest in metalcore during the mid-2000s. The album debuted at number 151 on the Billboard 200 and has been influential among subsequent metal bands, helping to shape the sound of modern heavy metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ascendancy sound like?
A relentless fusion of melodic metalcore and thrash, imbued with intricate guitar work and raw emotional intensity. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Ascendancy by Trivium notable?
'Ascendancy' received widespread critical acclaim, often being credited with revitalizing interest in metalcore during the mid-2000s. The album debuted at number 151 on the Billboard 200 and has been influential among subsequent metal bands, helping to shape the sound of modern heavy metal. Released in 2005, 'Ascendancy' was Trivium's second studio album, following their debut 'Ember to Inferno.' This album marked a pivotal moment for the band as they began to gain significant attention in the metal scene, showcasing their evolving sound and solidifying their position in the heavy metal genre.
Who is Ascendancy for?
Ascendancy works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on Ascendancy?
Ascendancy has 26 tracks, running approximately 121 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The End of Everything 1:21
- 2 Rain 4:11
- 3 Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr Standout 4:51
- 4 Drowned and Torn Asunder 4:17
- 5 Ascendancy 4:25
- 6 A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation Standout 5:55
- 7 Like Light to the Flies Standout 5:40
- 8 Dying in Your Arms 2:53
- 9 The Deceived 5:11
- 10 Suffocating Sight 3:47
- 11 Departure 5:41
- 12 Declaration 7:00
- 13 Blinding Tears Will Break the Skies 5:10
- 14 Washing Away Me in the Tides 3:48
- 15 Master of Puppets 8:11
- 16 Dying in Your Arms (video mix) 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 Like Light to the Flies Standout 4:05
- 2 Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr Standout 4:45
- 3 A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation Standout 4:53
- 4 Rain 4:27
- 5 Intro 1:23
- 6 Rain 4:21
- 7 Dying in Your Arms 3:23
- 8 Like Light to the Flies Standout 6:23
- 9 A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation Standout 6:46
- 10 Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr Standout 5:45
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
121 min 43 sec
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