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Horizons

Parkway Drive · 2007

38 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · metalcore

A relentless fusion of melodic metalcore and heavy breakdowns, carving anthemic soundscapes of struggle and resilience.

Why this album works

'Horizons' debuted at number 39 on the ARIA Albums Chart, marking a significant commercial milestone for Parkway Drive. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped to bolster the metalcore genre's presence in the mid-2000s music landscape, influencing many emerging bands.
Best for
steady energy throughout listening an anthem for personal struggle cathartic release in climactic moments
Context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Horizons' was Parkway Drive's second studio album, following their debut 'Killing with a Smile' in 2005. By this point, the band had begun to solidify their reputation in the metalcore scene, transitioning from local Australian gigs to international recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Carajo· Loathe· Rob Zombie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Begin 0:48
  • 2 The Sirens’ Song Standout 3:04
  • 3 Feed Them to the Pigs 2:35
  • 4 Carrion Standout 3:07
  • 5 Five Months 4:02
  • 6 Boneyards 3:15
  • 7 Idols and Anchors Standout 3:48
  • 8 Moments in Oblivion 1:43
  • 9 Breaking Point 3:38
  • 10 Dead Man’s Chest 3:21
  • 11 Frostbite 3:35
  • 12 Horizons 5:39

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