Breathing the Fire
Skeletonwitch · 2009
34 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal · extreme metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and guttural vocals, channeling chaos and intensity throughout its brief runtime.
Breathing the Fire is an album by Skeletonwitch, released in 2009. A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and guttural vocals, channeling chaos and intensity throughout its brief runtime. 'Breathing the Fire' received critical acclaim for its ferocious energy and musicianship, debuting at number 28 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. It helped to further cement Skeletonwitch's reputation and influence within the thrash metal genre during a time when metalcore was dominating the mainstream. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Breathing the Fire sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and guttural vocals, channeling chaos and intensity throughout its brief runtime. Rooted in thrash metal and extreme metal.
What makes Breathing the Fire by Skeletonwitch notable?
'Breathing the Fire' received critical acclaim for its ferocious energy and musicianship, debuting at number 28 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. It helped to further cement Skeletonwitch's reputation and influence within the thrash metal genre during a time when metalcore was dominating the mainstream. Released in early 2009, 'Breathing the Fire' was Skeletonwitch's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Beyond the Permafrost'. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as a formidable force in the extreme metal scene, solidifying their sound and expanding their fan base significantly.
How many songs are on Breathing the Fire?
Breathing the Fire has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Submit to the Suffering Standout 2:11
- 2 Longing for Domination 2:42
- 3 Where the Light Has Failed 2:13
- 4 Released From the Catacombs 3:13
- 5 Stand Fight and Die 3:26
- 6 The Despoiler of Human Life Standout 2:23
- 7 Crushed Beyond Dust 2:29
- 8 Blinding Black Rage 2:31
- 9 Gorge Upon My Soul Standout 3:37
- 10 Repulsive Salvation 3:35
- 11 Strangled by Unseen Hands 2:49
- 12 ...And Into the Flame 3:38
Release Date
January 1, 2009
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 53 sec
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