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Phantom Anthem

August Burns Red · 2017

53 min · 11 tracks · metalcore

A complex tapestry of intricate guitar work and emotionally charged lyrics amidst aggressive metalcore foundations.

Why this album works

The album debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the band's highest chart position to date. It received critical acclaim for its musicianship and lyrical depth, further establishing August Burns Red as influential figures within the metalcore scene.
Best for
steady mid-tempo progression emotionally charged intensity complex guitar intricacies
Context
Phantom Anthem is August Burns Red's seventh studio album, released in 2017 during a period of sustained success following their commercial breakthrough with 2013's Rescue & Restore. By this point, the band had solidified their position as leaders in the metalcore genre, known for their technical prowess and emotive storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Carajo· I Set My Friends On Fire· Jinjer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 King of Sorrow Standout 4:05
  • 2 Hero of the Half Truth 5:03
  • 3 The Frost 4:46
  • 4 Lifeline 5:34
  • 5 Invisible Enemy Standout 4:37
  • 6 Quake 4:08
  • 7 Coordinates 5:11
  • 8 Generations 6:00
  • 9 Float Standout 4:15
  • 10 Dangerous 4:23
  • 11 Carbon Copy 5:39

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