Fear Will Drag You Down
Shadows Fall · 2002
69 min · 15 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · melodic death metal
A relentless blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, with intricate riffs and emotional depth.
Fear Will Drag You Down is an album by Shadows Fall, released in 2002. A relentless blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, with intricate riffs and emotional depth. 'Fear Will Drag You Down' received significant acclaim, debuting at #12 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and helping to propel Shadows Fall into the mainstream metal conversation. Its combination of aggressive sound and melodic elements influenced many future bands in the metalcore genre and established the band as key players during the early 2000s metal revival. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fear Will Drag You Down sound like?
A relentless blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, with intricate riffs and emotional depth. Rooted in thrash metal and metalcore.
What makes Fear Will Drag You Down by Shadows Fall notable?
'Fear Will Drag You Down' received significant acclaim, debuting at #12 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and helping to propel Shadows Fall into the mainstream metal conversation. Its combination of aggressive sound and melodic elements influenced many future bands in the metalcore genre and established the band as key players during the early 2000s metal revival. Released in early 2002, 'Fear Will Drag You Down' was Shadows Fall's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Art of Balance' in 2000. This album marked a critical moment as the band solidified its identity within the burgeoning metalcore scene and showcased their evolving sound with more complex compositions.
How many songs are on Fear Will Drag You Down?
Fear Will Drag You Down has 15 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Deadworld 4:47
- 2 Stepping Outside the Circle Standout 5:14
- 3 Crushing Belial Standout 5:25
- 4 Of One Blood Standout 4:46
- 5 The First Noble Truth 4:14
- 6 Fleshold 3:37
- 7 Root Bound Apollo 6:19
- 8 Revel in My Loss 5:27
- 9 Montauk 4:23
- 10 To Ashes 6:00
- 11 Serenity 4:56
- 12 Pain Glass Vision 0:49
- 13 Crushing Belial (live) 5:26
- 14 The First Noble Truth (live) 4:13
- 15 Fleshold (live) 3:47
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
69 min 29 sec
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