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'{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums --> | Name = Vengeance Falls | Cover = Vengeance_Falls_Artwork.jpg | Type = studio | Artist = [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]] | Released = October 10, 2013 | Recorded = February – March, 2013 | Studio = DMD Productions in [[Austin, Texas]], drums Recorded at The Recording Coservatory of Austin | Genre = {{flatlist| *[[Heavy Metal music|Heavy metal]]<ref name="theguardian1"/> }} | Length = 47:44 | Label = [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] | Producer = [[David Draiman]] | Last album = ''[[In Waves]]'' <br /> (2011) | This album = '''''Vengeance Falls'''''<br />(2013) | Next album = ''[[Silence in the Snow]]''<br/> (2015) | Misc = {{Singles | Name = '''Vengeance Falls''' | Type = studio | single 1 = Brave This Storm | single 1 date = July 31, 2013<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Spirit of Metal|url=http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Trivium-nom_album-Brave_This_Storm-l-en.html|title=Trivium Brave This Storm (Single)|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> | single 2 = Strife | single 2 date = August 20, 2013 | single 3 = No Way to Heal | single 3 date = September 30, 2013 }} }} '''''Vengeance Falls''''' is the sixth studio release by American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], released October 9, 2013 in Japan,<ref name="Japan">{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=WPCR-15292|title=日本語タイトル: ヴェンジャンス・フォールズ &#91;初回限定スペシャルプライス盤&#93;/ トリヴィアム|work=CDJapan|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> October 14 in UK, and October 15 in US via [[Roadrunner Records]].<ref name="Roadrunner">{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/trivium-vf-20130731|title=Trivium – "Vengeance Falls" On October 15!|work=Roadrunner Records|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> It is the second and last album to feature drummer [[Nick Augusto]] before his departure from the band in 2014. ==Background== In January 2013 bassist [[Paolo Gregoletto]] posted photos of the band working on their next studio release. In one of the pictures, vocalist [[Matt Heafy]] was sitting next to [[David Draiman]] of [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] fame; leading to some speculation that he would play a part in the album's conception. It was later confirmed via Gregoletto's Facebook that Draiman would in fact be the producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/shocking-revelations/disturbeds-david-draiman-producing-new-trivium-album |title=DISTURBED's David Draiman Producing New TRIVIUM Album |publisher=Metalinjection.net |date= |accessdate=2015-04-04}}</ref> In an interview with Thrash Hits, David Draiman revealed that the album's title was ''Vengeance Falls''. Matt Heafy in particular was satisfied with Draiman's work on the album, calling him the "most hands-on producer" they've ever worked with. He went on to say that "[[Draiman]] helped me gain another four to six notes in my upper vocal range, which is something I never thought was possible ... He helped with every instrument, every song, helping create melodies – his ability to create melody is one of the most staggering things I've ever seen."<ref>{{cite web|last=Freeman |first=Phil |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/trivium-matt-20130325 |title=Exclusive Interview: Matt Heafy |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=2013-03-25 |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> This is the final album to feature drummer [[Nick Augusto]] after his departure from the band in May 2014. ==Release history== The band performed the song "Brave This Storm" live on July 28, 2013 at Rock The City Bucharest in [[Romania]] and released the studio version three days later as a free digital download.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/07/31/trivium-debut-brave-this-storm-offer-free-download/ |title=Trivium Debut "Brave This Storm," Offer Free Download |publisher=Underthegunreview.net |date=2013-07-31 |accessdate=2015-04-04}}</ref> Gregoletto stated in an interview that this song was just a teaser and the new album's first single was "Strife".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfM1z6Iiho |title=Access: Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium at Getaway Rock Festival 2013 |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-08-09 |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> "Strife" was performed live for the first time on August 1, 2013 at the Resurrection Fest at [[Viveiro]] in [[Spain]] and it's available to stream via [[YouTube]]. ''Vengeance Falls'' became available for pre-order at their official website on August 20. The first single was available as an instant download with all pre-orders. Buyers would receive a digital copy of the album, downloadable on the day of release. "No Way to Heal" was released on September 30, the third song to be streamed.<ref>{{cite web|author=August 1, 2013 |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=193220 |title=Trivium: 'Vengeance Falls' Track Listing Revealed |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=2013-08-01 |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> ==Reception== {{Album ratings <!-- Reviewers --> | MC = 74/100<ref name="metacritic1">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/vengeance-falls/trivium |title=Vengeance Falls Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> | rev1 = [[About.com]] | rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="about.com review">{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/trivium/fr/Trivium-Vengeance-Falls-Review.htm|title=Trivium – Vengeance Falls Review|author=Chad Bowar|work=About|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> | rev2 = [[Allmusic]] | rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="allmusic review">{{Allmusic |class=album |id=mw0002572871 |label=''Vengeance Falls'' |first=Gregory |last=Heaney |accessdate=November 7, 2013}}</ref> | rev3 = [[Alternative Press]] | rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/trivium_vengeance_falls |title=Trivium – Vengeance Falls – Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=2013-10-15 |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> | rev4 = [[Classic Rock Magazine]] | rev4Score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref name="metacritic1"/> | rev5 = [[The Guardian]] | rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="theguardian1"/> | rev6 = [[Metal Hammer]] | rev6Score = {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>[https://scontent-a-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1236792_10151685513716896_872007682_n.jpg] {{dead link|date=April 2015}}</ref> | rev7 = New Noise Magazine | rev7Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="newnoisemagazine.com"/> | rev8 = [[Premier Guitar]] | rev8score= {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19636-triviums-vengeance-falls-media-review|title=Trivium's Vengeance Falls (Media Review) – Premier Guitar|publisher=|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> | rev9 = [[Rock Sound]] | rev9score= {{Rating|8|10}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard Cartey |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/trivium-vengeance-falls |title=Trivium – Vengeance Falls &#124; Reviews &#124; Rock Sound |publisher=Rocksound.tv |date= |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> | rev10 = [[Sputnikmusic]] | rev10score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Thompson D. Gerhart |url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/59333/Trivium-Vengeance-Falls/ |title= Trivium – Vengeance Falls (album review) |publisher=Sputnikmusic |date= |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> }} ''Vengeance Falls'' has received mostly positive reviews from professional critics, but has proven controversial among die-hard fans, mostly because of the decision of hiring David Draiman as a producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocksins.com/2013/10/trivium-stream-new-album-vengeance-falls-website-entirety-18359/|title=Trivium's New Album Vengeance Falls Available For Full Streaming|work=Rocksins|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> [[The Guardian]] stated "This is a proud and focused [[heavy metal (music)|heavy metal]] album that eschews current trends in favour of great songs, massive grooves, blazing lead breaks and a disarming air of combative euphoria".<ref name="theguardian1">{{cite web|author=Dom Lawson |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/10/trivium-vengeance-falls-review |title=Trivium: Vengeance Falls – review &#124; Music |publisher=theguardian.com |date=2013-10-10 |accessdate=2013-11-07}}</ref> Another positive review came from [[Allmusic]], when Gregory Heaney commented "With a songwriting that emphasizes quality over quantity or complexity, the album feels more precise in its execution, with every moment expertly placed in order to serve the songs rather than show off the band's musicianship (which is, as always, considerable)".<ref name="allmusic review" /> One of the most recognized songs by the critics is "Strife". New Noise Magazine describes it as "an anthemic Shogun-esque track, with soaring riffs and a thick bass tone that captures Trivium at one of the high points of the album". Other impressive tracks are "Incineration: The Broken World" and "No Way to Heal", which is praised for its tempo changes and guitar solos ("The real kicker though is the intense solo at the end, by far one of the best in their catalog of over one hundred songs").<ref name="about.com review" /><ref name="newnoisemagazine.com">{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-trivium-vengeance-falls/|title=Album Review: Trivium – "Vengeance Falls"|work=New Noise Magazine|accessdate=24 November 2014}}</ref> A more mixed review came from [[Sputnikmusic]] staff reviewer Thompson D. Gerhart. He gave the album a three out of five "''Vengeace Falls'' is an album with utility." and also stated "You must try to understand: Trivium really are the next [[Metallica]], for better or worse." ==Track listing== {{tracklist |all_writing = Trivium, except where noted |headline = Standard Edition |title1 = Brave This Storm |length1 = 4:29 |title2 = Vengeance Falls |length2 = 4:13 |title3 = Strife |length3 = 4:29 |title4 = No Way to Heal |length4 = 4:05 |title5 = To Believe |length5 = 4:32 |title6 = At the End of This War |length6 = 4:47 |title7 = Through Blood and Dirt and Bone |length7 = 4:26 |title8 = Villainy Thrives |length8 = 4:54 |title9 = Incineration: The Broken World |length9 = 5:52 |title10 = Wake (The End Is Nigh) |length10 = 6:00 |total_length = 47:44 }} {{Track listing | collapsed = yes | headline = Special Edition | title11 = No Hope For the Human Race | length11 = 3:59 | title12 = As I Am Exploding | length12 = 5:49 | title13 = Skulls... We Are 138 | note13 = [[Misfits (band)|Misfits]] cover; written by [[Glenn Danzig]] | length13 = 3:31 | total_length = 61:03 }} {{Track listing | collapsed = yes | headline = Japanese bonus track<ref name="Japan"/> | title14 = [[Losing My Religion]] | note14 = [[R.E.M.]] cover; written by [[Bill Berry]], [[Peter Buck]], [[Mike Mills]], and [[Michael Stipe]] | length14 = 4:40 | total_length = 65:43 }} ==Personnel== ;Trivium * [[Matt Heafy]] – [[lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[guitars]] * [[Corey Beaulieu]] – [[guitars]] * [[Paolo Gregoletto]] – [[bass guitar]] * [[Nick Augusto]] – [[drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] ;Production and design * [[David Draiman]] – [[record producer|producer]] * Andy Sharp and Jeremy Parker – [[audio engineer|engineering]] * [[Colin Richardson]] and Carl Brown – [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] at Treehouse Studio Chesterfield, [[United Kingdom]] * [[Ted Jensen]] – [[audio mastering|mastering]] at Sterling Sound, [[New York City]] * Ashley Heafy – layout * David Rath – [[A&R]] * Brent Elliott White – artwork * Travis Shinn – photography == Charts == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- !Chart (2013) !Peak<br>position |- |{{Album chart|Australia|8|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|Austria|10|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|Flanders|57|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|Wallonia|58|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardCanada|12|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |- |{{Album chart|Finland|11|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|France|78|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|Germany|10|artist=Trivium}} |- |{{Album chart|Hungary|40|year=2013|week=43}} |- |{{Album chart|Ireland|39|year=2013|week=42}} |- |{{Album chart|Oricon|18|M|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/328908/products/1037394/1/|title=ヴェンジャンス・フォールズ(初回限定スペシャル・パッケージ盤) – トリヴィアム – ORICON STYLE|publisher=Oricon.co.jp|accessdate=2015-04-04}} |- |{{Album chart|New Zealand|25|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|Scotland|15|artist=Trivium|date=2013-10-26}} |- |{{Album chart|Switzerland|27|artist=Trivium|album=Vengeance Falls}} |- |{{Album chart|UK|23|artist=Trivium}} |- |{{Album chart|UKDigital|31|artist=Trivium|date=2013-10-26}} |- |{{Album chart|Billboard200|15|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardDigital|18|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardHardRock|2|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardRock|6|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |- |{{Album chart|BillboardTastemaker|14|artist=Trivium|artistid=430481}} |} ==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== * {{Allmusic |class=album |id=mw0002572871 |label=''Vengeance Falls''}} * {{External link |http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/trivium/releases/vengeance-falls |''Vengeance Falls'' |[[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]]}} {{Trivium}} [[Category:2013 albums]] [[Category:Roadrunner Records albums]] [[Category:Trivium (band) albums]]'