Knives to the Future
Project 86 · 2014
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics, bridging metal with thought-provoking themes in a post-hardcore framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spirit of Shiloh — This track opens with driving percussion and intense guitar work, establishing the album's thematic exploration of conflict and perseverance right from the start.
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Knives to the Future — The title track embodies the essence of the album's message about confronting societal issues, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror its lyrical urgency.
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Oculus — Closing the album with an expansive soundscape, this nearly seven-minute track encapsulates both introspection and sonic ambition, pushing beyond traditional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective themes with urgency
- cathartic release through aggression
- focused listening for deep reflection
- late-night contemplation with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and airy sounds
- seek immediate feel-good vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Knives to the Future' is Project 86's eighth studio album, following their 2012 release 'Wait for the Siren.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift toward more experimental sounds while maintaining their core metal roots, reflecting their evolution as artists over two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Demon Hunter· Norma Jean· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:08
- 2 Spirit of Shiloh 3:47
- 3 Acolyte March 3:12
- 4 Knives to the Future 3:17
- 5 Son of Flame 3:38
- 6 Captive Bolt Pistol 2:32
- 7 Ambigram 2:36
- 8 Genosha 3:38
- 9 Pale Rider 3:47
- 10 Valley of Cannons 2:54
- 11 White Capstone 3:39
- 12 Oculus 6:43
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