What makes III by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster notable?

III received positive critical acclaim, showcasing the band's ability to merge genres effectively while maintaining a distinctive identity within the Southern metal landscape. It charted within the Top 20 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums, further establishing their foothold in the music industry and influencing subsequent acts within the genre. By the time of its release in 2009, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster had solidified their presence in the Southern metal scene with this third album, following their 2007 release, II. This album came during a period of significant growth for the band as they refined their sound and expanded their lyrical themes. Their evolution was marked by a deeper exploration of personal struggles and Southern culture.

How many songs are on III?

III has 11 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

III

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster · 2009

38 min · 11 tracks · metalcore

A gritty blend of Southern rock and metalcore that captures raw emotion through powerful riffs and haunting melodies.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Waiting on My Deathbed — This opening track sets a poignant tone with its reflective lyrics on mortality, pairing emotional depth with driving instrumentals that encapsulate the band's sound.
→
Last Train Coming — The song features a compelling narrative about loss and longing, amplified by dynamic shifts in tempo that highlight the band's versatility.
→
The End Is Here... the End Is Beautiful — Closing out the album, this track blends haunting melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, offering a sense of resolution and introspection that resonates throughout III.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends Southern rock with metalcore effectively, showcasing strong contrasts in style and emotion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and fast tempos, while the second half shifts to slower, more melodic sections.
Vocals alternate between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
Several tracks incorporate Southern rock elements, such as slide guitar and bluesy melodies, which are woven into the metalcore framework.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Waiting on My Deathbed 4:03
2 Settling Scores by Burning Bridges 3:52
3 Just a Shock 3:13
4 Last Train Coming 2:31
5 Step Up (I'm on It) 3:28
6 Listen Close 3:40
7 The Old Iron Hills 2:33
8 No Good Son 2:49
9 Harvest Moon Hanging 3:24
10 Oh Lonely Grave 4:12
11 The End Is Here... the End Is Beautiful 5:11

What to play next

Listen next

IV

2011

Go back to

II

2007

Full Maylene and the Sons of Disaster discography Artists like Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

Southern metal Southern rock metalcore

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata