What makes Dead Throne by The Devil Wears Prada notable?

Dead Throne debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking a significant achievement for the band and solidifying their status within the metalcore genre. The album's exploration of darker themes resonated with listeners and contributed to discussions about mental health within the music community, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar motifs. Released in 2011, Dead Throne is The Devil Wears Prada's fourth studio album and showcases their evolution into a more mature sound following the commercial success of their previous album, With Roots Above and Branches Below. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the metalcore scene, having gained a loyal fanbase and critical attention for their innovative blend of heavy music and poignant lyrics.

Who is Dead Throne for?

Dead Throne works well if you're into intense emotional exploration, dynamic and engaging pace and short, impactful listening sessions.

How many songs are on Dead Throne?

Dead Throne has 13 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Dead Throne

The Devil Wears Prada · 2011

40 min · 13 tracks · metalcore

A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, layered with introspective themes of despair and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mammoth — This track exemplifies the album's sonic intensity with its crushing breakdowns and thought-provoking lyrics that critique personal struggles against overwhelming forces.
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Kansas — With its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, Kansas captures the emotional core of Dead Throne, emphasizing themes of loss and searching for meaning amidst chaos.
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Born to Lose — The track’s driving energy and lyrical confrontation of self-doubt showcase the band's ability to balance aggression with introspection, embodying the album's overarching themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album balances aggressive instrumentation with introspective themes, showcasing strong songwriting and production.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features a slow build-up before exploding into aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals.
Several tracks incorporate clean vocal sections that contrast with the harsh delivery, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
The last three tracks feature a noticeable drop in tempo, allowing for a more reflective atmosphere as the album concludes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intense emotional exploration
dynamic and engaging pace
short, impactful listening sessions
thoughtful lyrical reflections

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2011, Dead Throne is The Devil Wears Prada's fourth studio album and showcases their evolution into a more mature sound following the commercial success of their previous album, With Roots Above and Branches Below. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the metalcore scene, having gained a loyal fanbase and critical attention for their innovative blend of heavy music and poignant lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors: August Burns Red· Parkway Drive· Killswitch Engage