VxV
Wolves at the Gate · 2014
46 min · 12 tracks · metalcore
A fusion of intricate melodies and heavy riffs, VxV explores faith through a dynamic metalcore lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wake Up — The track features an anthemic chorus that encapsulates the album's theme of awakening and finding purpose amidst chaos, showcasing the band's melodic strength.
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Dust to Dust — This song combines haunting melodies with heavy instrumentation, effectively illustrating the struggle with mortality and redemption that pervades the album.
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The Bird and the Snake — With its intricate guitar work and shifting dynamics, this track represents both the lyrical depth and musical maturity achieved by the band on this record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
VxV showcases strong thematic elements and dynamic contrasts, though it occasionally lacks cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered guitar harmonies and shifts into aggressive vocals, setting a dynamic tone.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of faith and struggle, with each song presenting a narrative arc that connects to the overarching concept of the album.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- introspective themes of struggle
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- cathartic moments of release
- late-night contemplative listening
- short tracks for focused sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- VxV is Wolves at the Gate's second studio album, following their well-received debut, Captors, released in 2012. By this point, the band had established themselves in the Christian metal scene, building on their unique blend of post-hardcore and metal influences while refining their lyrical themes around faith and personal struggles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- August Burns Red· The Devil Wears Prada· Fit for a King
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 VxV 0:47
- 2 Wake Up 3:15
- 3 Dust to Dust 3:02
- 4 Return 3:52
- 5 Relief 3:53
- 6 The Bird and the Snake 4:51
- 7 Rest 4:09
- 8 East to West 4:54
- 9 Wild Heart 3:34
- 10 The Convicted 3:29
- 11 Majesty in Misery 4:17
- 12 The Father's Bargain 6:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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