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| Released = July 3, 2012 |
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| Recorded = February 7, 2012 - March 2012 |
| Recorded = February 7, 2012 - March 2012 |
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| Genre = [[Metalcore |
| Genre = [[Metalcore]] |
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| Label = [[Fearless Records|Fearless]] |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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By the end of 2011, The Word Alive have already confirmed plans to head into the studio for their second album along with stating that it will be produced by [[Joey Sturgis]]. The album is claimed to have a heavier, more mature, sound due to the fact that the band chose Sturgis as the producer for this album over their previous producer [[Andrew Wade]]. It was announced on February 2, 2012 that longtime [[keyboardist]] Dusty Riach and [[drummer]] Justin Salinas would be parting ways with the band, making this the first release without Riach. At the end of March, the band officially acquired a new drummer by the name of Luke Holland, however, Holland was not included for the recording sessions of ''Life Cycles''. The drumming for the record was done by a friend of the band named Matt Horn wherein Holland joined after these sessions were already completed.<ref name=lc1>{{cite web|last=Zaleski|first=Annie|title=Exclusive: The Word Alive announce their new drummer|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_word_alive_announce_new_drummer|publisher=[[Alternative Press]]|accessdate=23 March 2012}}</ref><ref>http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/drummer_justin_salinas_and_keyboardist_dusty_riach_no_longer_in_the_word_al</ref> On April 1, 2012 during a show, |
By the end of 2011, The Word Alive have already confirmed plans to head into the studio for their second album along with stating that it will be produced by [[Joey Sturgis]]. The album is claimed to have a heavier, more mature, sound due to the fact that the band chose Sturgis as the producer for this album over their previous producer [[Andrew Wade]]. It was announced on February 2, 2012 that longtime [[keyboardist]] Dusty Riach and [[drummer]] Justin Salinas would be parting ways with the band, making this the first release without Riach. At the end of March, the band officially acquired a new drummer by the name of Luke Holland, however, Holland was not included for the recording sessions of ''Life Cycles''. The drumming for the record was done by a friend of the band named Matt Horn wherein Holland joined after these sessions were already completed.<ref name=lc1>{{cite web|last=Zaleski|first=Annie|title=Exclusive: The Word Alive announce their new drummer|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_word_alive_announce_new_drummer|publisher=[[Alternative Press]]|accessdate=23 March 2012}}</ref><ref>http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/drummer_justin_salinas_and_keyboardist_dusty_riach_no_longer_in_the_word_al</ref> On April 1, 2012 during a show, on the The World Is Ours Tour, Smith announced that the album would be released on July 3, 2012.<ref>http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_word_alive_to_release_life_cycles_on_july_3_check_out_a_new_song</ref> |
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The band debuted a song from the album for the first time ever on March 31, 2012 at Las Vegas' Extreme Thing festival, which was also the first performance ever to include the group's current drummer, Luke Holland. The title of the song that was played was "Wishmaster". |
The band debuted a song from the album for the first time ever on March 31, 2012 at Las Vegas' Extreme Thing festival, which was also the first performance ever to include the group's current drummer, Luke Holland. The title of the song that was played was "Wishmaster". |
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*Produced by [[Joey Sturgis]] |
*Produced by [[Joey Sturgis]] |
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*Additional production by Allen Hessler |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 23:25, 8 April 2012
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Life Cycles is the second studio album by American metalcore band The Word Alive, set to be released on July 3rd, 2012 through Fearless Records.[1] The album features a heavier and more "metal-headed" sound as stated by lead singer Tyler "Telle" Smith.[2]
It will feature 14 tracks on its standard version and 17 on its deluxe edition; both of which will be released on the same date. Life Cycles is also the first release by the band to be without keyboardist, Dusty Riach, who parted ways with the band at the beginning of 2012.
Background
By the end of 2011, The Word Alive have already confirmed plans to head into the studio for their second album along with stating that it will be produced by Joey Sturgis. The album is claimed to have a heavier, more mature, sound due to the fact that the band chose Sturgis as the producer for this album over their previous producer Andrew Wade. It was announced on February 2, 2012 that longtime keyboardist Dusty Riach and drummer Justin Salinas would be parting ways with the band, making this the first release without Riach. At the end of March, the band officially acquired a new drummer by the name of Luke Holland, however, Holland was not included for the recording sessions of Life Cycles. The drumming for the record was done by a friend of the band named Matt Horn wherein Holland joined after these sessions were already completed.[3][4] On April 1, 2012 during a show, on the The World Is Ours Tour, Smith announced that the album would be released on July 3, 2012.[5]
The band debuted a song from the album for the first time ever on March 31, 2012 at Las Vegas' Extreme Thing festival, which was also the first performance ever to include the group's current drummer, Luke Holland. The title of the song that was played was "Wishmaster".
Confirmed tracks
- "Wishmaster"
Personnel
- The Word Alive
- Tyler "Telle" Smith – lead vocals
- Zack Hansen – lead guitar, programming
- Tony Pizzuti – rhythm guitar, programming
- Daniel Shapiro – bass guitar
- Matt Horn – drums
- Production
- Produced by Joey Sturgis
References
- ^ Altpress, Alternative Press The Word Alive to release “Life Cycles” on July 3; check out a new song
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/in_the_studio_the_word_alive/
- ^ Zaleski, Annie. "Exclusive: The Word Alive announce their new drummer". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/drummer_justin_salinas_and_keyboardist_dusty_riach_no_longer_in_the_word_al
- ^ http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_word_alive_to_release_life_cycles_on_july_3_check_out_a_new_song