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Wanderer

Heaven Shall Burn · 2016

149 min · 37 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and metalcore that delivers an unrelenting critique of modern society.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • ferocious energy for cathartic release
  • intense focus during long sessions
  • exploratory listening with varied pacing
  • urgent anthems for social critique

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 16, 2016, 'Wanderer' is Heaven Shall Burn's seventh studio album, following their acclaimed record 'Veto' from 2013. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their place in the metal scene, known for their politically charged lyrics and powerful instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Loss of Fury 2:21
  • 2 Bring the War Home 4:20
  • 3 Passage of the Crane 3:57
  • 4 They Shall Not Pass 5:33
  • 5 Downshifter 5:59
  • 6 Prey to God 3:08
  • 7 Agent Orange 6:08
  • 8 My Heart Is My Compass 1:10
  • 9 Save Me 4:57
  • 10 Corium 5:28
  • 11 Extermination Order 3:20
  • 12 A River of Crimson 4:48
  • 13 The Cry of Mankind 7:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Whatever That Hurts 6:02
  • 2 Valhalla 5:31
  • 3 Black Tears 3:06
  • 4 European Super State 4:32
  • 5 Straßenkampf 2:02
  • 6 Nowhere 2:27
  • 7 True Belief 4:31
  • 8 Not My God 3:55
  • 9 Destroy Fascism 1:55
  • 10 Dislocation 3:35
  • 11 Auge um Auge 2:52
  • 12 Downfall of Christ 3:11
  • 13 River Runs Red 1:51

Disc 3

  • 1 The Loss of Fury 2:13
  • 2 Bring the War Home 4:22
  • 3 Passage of the Crane 4:24
  • 4 They Shall Not Pass 5:37
  • 5 Downshifter 5:57
  • 6 Prey to God 3:10
  • 7 My Heart Is My Compass 1:08
  • 8 Save Me 5:00
  • 9 Corium 5:29
  • 10 Extermination Order 3:22
  • 11 River of Crimson 4:50

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