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Whatever It May Take

Heaven Shall Burn · 2002

48 min · 13 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

Pummeling riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, driven by intense vocals that explore themes of struggle and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • intense exploration of struggle
  • resilient themes in lyrics
  • pummeling riffs with melody
  • focused listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2002, 'Whatever It May Take' marked Heaven Shall Burn's second full-length album, following their debut 'Asunder.' This release solidified their presence in the melodic death metal and metalcore scenes, showcasing a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth as they began to address social and political issues more directly.
Stylistic neighbors
Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 0:49
  • 2 Behind a Wall of Silence 3:41
  • 3 The Worlds in Me 4:21
  • 4 The Martyrs' Blood 4:16
  • 5 It Burns Within 4:28
  • 6 Implore the Darken Sky 5:08
  • 7 The Few Upright 2:16
  • 8 Whatever It May Take 3:44
  • 9 Ecowar 3:22
  • 10 Naked Among Wolves 4:15
  • 11 The Fire 4:11
  • 12 Casa de Caboclo 2:45
  • 13 Implore the Darken Sky (classic version) 5:08

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