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In the Court of the Dragon

Trivium · 2021

63 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal

A ferocious blend of melodic riffs and intricate rhythms that encapsulates Trivium's evolution within modern metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • layered dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
In the Court of the Dragon marks Trivium's ninth studio album, released during a phase of artistic resurgence following their acclaimed 2020 album, What the Dead Men Say. Having established themselves as a leading force in the heavy metal scene, this release showcases their continued growth and experimentation with progressive elements while maintaining their signature sound.
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What the Dead Men Say — Continues the melodic intensity and intricate songwriting from the current album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 X 1:27
  • 2 In the Court of the Dragon 5:09
  • 3 Like a Sword Over Damocles 5:30
  • 4 Feast of Fire 4:18
  • 5 A Crisis of Revelation 5:35
  • 6 The Shadow of the Abattoir 7:11
  • 7 No Way Back Just Through 3:53
  • 8 Fall Into Your Hands 7:45
  • 9 From Dawn to Decadence 4:08
  • 10 The Phalanx 7:19
  • 11 Beyond Oblivion (live) 5:21
  • 12 Amongst the Shadows & The Stones (live) 5:39

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