Fortress
Protest the Hero · 2008
41 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal · metalcore
Dynamic metalcore riffs intertwine with intricate progressive structures, creating an expansive sonic landscape.
Why this album works
'Fortress' received critical acclaim, debuting at number 27 on the Canadian Albums Chart and earning a nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards. The album's intricate musicianship and social commentary have influenced numerous metalcore bands that followed, marking it as a significant entry in the genre's evolution.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys immersive sonic landscapes
- Context
- By the time 'Fortress' was released in January 2008, Protest the Hero was building on the success of their breakthrough album 'Kezia' from 2005. The band had gained a reputation for their complex compositions and thought-provoking lyrics, and this album solidified their place in the progressive metal scene as they continued to evolve their sound and fanbase.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bloodmeat Standout 3:56
- 2 The Dissentience 4:25
- 3 Bone Marrow 5:32
- 4 Sequoia Throne Standout 3:13
- 5 Palms Read 5:08
- 6 Limb From Limb 4:24
- 7 Spoils 3:45
- 8 Wretch 4:14
- 9 Goddess Bound Standout 3:37
- 10 Goddess Gagged 3:14
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