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Waking the Demon

Bullet for My Valentine · 2008

7 min · 2 tracks · punk · metalcore

A relentless blend of melodic metalcore riffs and aggressive vocals that capture raw emotional turmoil.

Waking the Demon is a single by Bullet for My Valentine, released in 2008. A relentless blend of melodic metalcore riffs and aggressive vocals that capture raw emotional turmoil. 'Waking the Demon' gained substantial traction on rock radio, contributing to Bullet for My Valentine's reputation within the metalcore scene. The song's music video received heavy rotation on platforms like MTV, helping them reach a wider audience and solidifying their place in the early 2000s metal revival. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Waking the Demon sound like?

A relentless blend of melodic metalcore riffs and aggressive vocals that capture raw emotional turmoil. Rooted in punk and metalcore.

What makes Waking the Demon by Bullet for My Valentine notable?

'Waking the Demon' gained substantial traction on rock radio, contributing to Bullet for My Valentine's reputation within the metalcore scene. The song's music video received heavy rotation on platforms like MTV, helping them reach a wider audience and solidifying their place in the early 2000s metal revival. By the time 'Waking the Demon' was released in April 2008, Bullet for My Valentine had established themselves with their second studio album, 'The Poison,' and were navigating their rise to mainstream recognition. This single marked a significant moment in their career as they solidified their sound and appealed to a growing metalcore audience during a period of increased commercial success.

How many songs are on Waking the Demon?

Waking the Demon has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·7:21

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

  • 1 Waking the Demon Standout 4:07
  • 2 Say Goodnight (acoustic version) Standout 3:14

Release Date

April 25, 2008

Genre

metalcore

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

7 min 21 sec