The Art of Touring
61 min · 21 tracks · thrash metal · metalcore · melodic death metal
A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore, bursting with aggressive riffs and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep engagement
- introspective moments amidst aggression
- intense energy for focused sessions
- extended tracks for immersive experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'The Art of Touring' was Shadows Fall's fourth studio album and followed their breakthrough record 'The Art of Balance'. At this stage, the band was solidifying their presence in the metal scene, gaining momentum after extensive touring and critical acclaim for their previous work. This album showcased their ability to blend intricate melodies with heavy aggression, further establishing their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Killswitch Engage· All That Remains· As I Lay Dying
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Tell Us How You Really Feel
- 3 Thoughts Without Words 4:20
- 4 Destroyer of Senses 2:52
- 5 The Idiot Box 4:20
- 6 Of One Blood 4:50
- 7 The First Noble Truth 4:13
- 8 Stepping Outside the Circle 5:10
- 9 A Fire in Babylon 6:43
- 10 Thoughts Without Words
- 11 Fleshold 3:57
- 12 Walk 9:18
- 13 Destruction on the Road!
- 14 Thoughts Without Words 4:33
- 15 Destroyer of Senses 2:58
- 16 The Idiot Box
- 17 The Power of I and I
- 18 What Drives the Weak
- 19 Inspiration on Demand
- 20 Live Wire 4:02
- 21 Teasn' Pleasn' 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.