The War Within (album)

This article is about the album. For other uses, see 'The War Within (disambiguation).

The War Within
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Studio album by Shadows Fall
Released	September 21, 2004
Recorded	April - May 2004 at Planet Z Studios in Massachusetts
Genre	Thrash metal, metalcore, heavy metal
Length	42:21
Label	Century Media
Producer	Zeuss, Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall chronology
The Art of Balance (2002) The War Within (2004) Fallout from the War (2006)
Singles from The War Within
"The Power of I and I" Released: 2004 "What Drives the Weak" Released: 2005 "Inspiration On Demand" Released: 2005 "Enlightened by the Cold" Released: 2005

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Revolver
Rolling Stone

The War Within is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Shadows Fall. The album is notable for the songs such as "What Drives the Weak," "Inspiration on Demand," "The Power of I and I" and "The Light That Blinds"^{[citation needed]}. The album also features a sampler track with music from other heavy metal bands, such as Stampin' Ground and God Forbid. The War Within was also issued as a Limited-Edition Digipak with an exclusive bonus DVD that featured bootleg concert footage along with Drum and Guitar lessons from members of the band. The album debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 during its release.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Brian Fair, all music composed by Shadows Fall.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Light That Blinds"	4:58
2.	"Enlightened by the Cold"	3:02
3.	"Act of Contrition"	3:41
4.	"What Drives the Weak"	4:44
5.	"Stillness"	4:52
6.	"Inspiration on Demand"	3:52
7.	"The Power of I and I"	3:34
8.	"Ghosts of Past Failures"	4:13
9.	"Eternity Is Within"	4:08
10.	"Those Who Cannot Speak"	5:15

Limited edition bonus DVD

1. "Stepping Outside the Circle" (Bootleg fan footage compiled and edited by Zach Merck)
2. "Of One Blood" (live bootleg)
3. "A Fire in Babylon" (live bootleg)
4. Guitar Lesson 1 (with Jon Donais & Matt Bachand)
5. Guitar Lesson 2 (with Jon Donais & Matt Bachand)
6. Drum Lesson (with Jason Bittner)

Song usage

• The song "What Drives The Weak" was used as a track on the Projekt Revolution sampler CD given to members of the Linkin Park Underground.
• The Japanese version includes a cover of "Teasn' Pleasn'" by Dangerous Toys.
• "The Light That Blinds" is also featured as a bonus track on Guitar Hero II.
• "What Drives the Weak" and "The Power of I and I" are featured on the Final Fight: Streetwise soundtrack.
• "What Drives the Weak" is featured on MTV2 Headbangers Ball Vol. 2
• "Those Who Cannot Speak" is dedicated to Brian Fair's autistic niece and nephew.
• "The Power Of I and I" is featured on the "UFC: Ultimate Beat Downs, Vol. 1" compilation CD.

Personnel

Shadows Fall

• Brian Fair – vocals
• Jonathan Donais – lead guitar, vocals
• Matt Bachand – guitar, vocals
• Paul Romanko – bass
• Jason Bittner – drums

Additional performers

• Admiral Anger and the Gang Bang BBQ Crew – backing vocals

Production

• Produced, engineered, and mixed by Zeuss and Shadows Fall
• Digital editing by Rob Gil
• Mastered by Alan Douches
• Cover art, art direction, design, and layout by Tom Bejgrowicz
• Photography and digital manipulation by Justin Borucki
• "SF" logo by Don Naylor
• Themes and concepts by Brian Fair and Tom Bejgrowicz

DVD credits

• Produced by Zach Merck
• DVD compilation by Rob Avery
• "Stepping Outside the Circle" bootleg fan footage compiled and edited by Zach Merck
• "Of One Blood" and "A Fire in Babylon" bootleg video produced by Denise Korycki
• Guitar lessons by Nick Bowcott, produced by Guitar World
• Drum lesson filmed by Mike Maney and Derek Bittner, produced and edited by Mike Maney, executive produced by Jason Bittner

Chart positions

• Album - Billboard

Year	Chart	Peak
2004	The Billboard 200	20

• Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
2005	"What Drives The Weak"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	38
	"Inspiration On Demand"		33