The Physics of Fire

The Physics of Fire
Studio album by Becoming the Archetype
Released	May 8, 2007
Studio	Planet Red Studio, Richmond, Virginia
Genre	Progressive death metal, metalcore
Length	51:23
Label	Solid State, Century Media
Producer	Andreas Magnusson
Becoming the Archetype chronology
Terminate Damnation (2005) The Physics of Fire (2007) Dichotomy (2008)
Alternative Cover
Europe Cover

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Cross Rhythms
Jesus Freak Hideout
Pivotal Rage Webzine
SonicFrontiers.net	not rated
Wise Men Promotions

The Physics of Fire is the second album by the progressive death metal band Becoming the Archetype. Released on May 8, 2007, the album features a departure from the band's previous metalcore sound and shifts to a more progressive death metal sound. While the metalcore influences are still there, they are not as prominent as they were on Terminate Damnation. This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.

Track listing

1. "Epoch of War" – 3:16
2. "Immolation" – 5:29
3. "Autopsy" – 4:08
4. "The Great Fall (The Physics of Fire Pt. 1)" – 4:10
5. "Nocturne" (Instrumental) – 3:19
6. "The Monolith" – 3:46
7. "Construct and Collapse" – 4:57
8. "Endure" – 2:50
9. "Fire Made Flesh (The Physics of Fire Pt. 2)" – 4:29
10. "Second Death" – 6:03
11. "The Balance of Eternity" – 8:49

Personnel

BTA

• Jason Wisdom – bass guitar, lead vocals
• Alex Kenis – guitar, backing vocals
• Count Seth Hecox – guitar, keyboards
• Brent Duckett – drums

Production'

• Invisible Creature – art direction
• Andreas Magnusson – producer, engineering, mixing
• Chris Dowhan – engineering
• Troy Glessner – mastering
• David Stuart – photography
• Ryan Clark – design, artwork

Reception

This album was well received by the Christian metal community and critics alike. Jesusfreakhideout.com gave it 5 stars out of 5, saying that "The Physics Of Fire is among the most phenomenal records in its category and is destined to delight the ears of each metal listener captured."