Shogun
Trivium · 2008
79 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · thrash metal
A sprawling journey through complex arrangements, blending melodic metalcore with thrash and progressive elements.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'Shogun' was Trivium's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'The Crusade.' By this point, the band had solidified their position within the heavy metal scene and began to explore more ambitious songwriting and thematic depth.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal
Shogun is an album by Trivium, released in 2008. A sprawling journey through complex arrangements, blending melodic metalcore with thrash and progressive elements. 'Shogun' received critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and lyrical themes, landing on several year-end lists and showcasing the band's growth. The album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Trivium's status as a leading force in modern heavy metal during a time of evolving genre boundaries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shogun sound like?
A sprawling journey through complex arrangements, blending melodic metalcore with thrash and progressive elements. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Shogun by Trivium notable?
'Shogun' received critical acclaim for its intricate compositions and lyrical themes, landing on several year-end lists and showcasing the band's growth. The album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200 and solidified Trivium's status as a leading force in modern heavy metal during a time of evolving genre boundaries. Released in 2008, 'Shogun' was Trivium's fourth studio album, following their commercially successful 'The Crusade.' By this point, the band had solidified their position within the heavy metal scene and began to explore more ambitious songwriting and thematic depth.
Who is Shogun for?
Shogun works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Shogun?
Shogun has 14 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kirisute Gomen Standout 6:27
- 2 Torn Between Scylla and Charybdis Standout 6:49
- 3 Down From the Sky 5:34
- 4 Into the Mouth of Hell We March 5:52
- 5 Throes of Perdition 5:54
- 6 Insurrection 4:57
- 7 The Calamity 4:58
- 8 He Who Spawned the Furies 4:07
- 9 Of Prometheus and the Crucifix 4:40
- 10 Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven 5:25
- 11 Shogun Standout 11:21
- 12 Poison, the Knife or the Noose 4:14
- 13 Upon the Shores 5:21
- 14 Iron Maiden 3:43
Release Date
January 1, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 27 sec
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