The New Reign
Born of Osiris · 2007
21 min · 8 tracks · metalcore
Aggressive riffs intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a relentless soundscape that defines the modern djent and deathcore landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Empires Erased — This track showcases the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and aggressive breakdowns, making it a standout example of their pioneering sound.
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The New Reign — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and rebirth, featuring complex rhythms that highlight the band's technical prowess.
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Open Arms to Damnation — This track features intense vocal variations and dynamic shifts that exemplify the band's ability to merge brutality with melody, a hallmark of their style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases technical proficiency and genre-blending, marking an important step in the djent and deathcore scenes.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire guitar riff that is immediately followed by complex drumming, establishing a high-energy pace.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive breakdowns to intricate melodic sections within the same song.
- Vocal styles alternate between guttural growls and clean singing, often layered over polyrhythmic guitar patterns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive breakdowns for adrenaline seekers
- short bursts of intensity
- driving rhythms for workout motivation
- high-energy tracks for party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- avoid aggressive soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, The New Reign was Born of Osiris's debut album, marking their introduction to the metalcore scene. The band was still establishing their identity, blending elements of deathcore and djent, which would become pivotal in their following releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Veil of Maya· After the Burial· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rosecrance 2:13
- 2 Empires Erased 3:27
- 3 Open Arms to Damnation 2:50
- 4 Abstract Art 3:16
- 5 The New Reign 2:23
- 6 Brace Legs 2:30
- 7 Bow Down 2:03
- 8 The Takeover 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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