The New Reign

by Born of Osiris

The New Reign cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 2 October 2007
  • Label: Sumerian Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 21:47
  • Community rating: 3.13/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: David Da Rocha, Joe Buras, Kilebong, Shawn Keith, Unlimited Visual, Ash Avildsen, Ronnie Canizaro, Matt Pantelis, Lee McKinney, Michael Keene, Cameron Losch

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Defined by its dazzling guitar sweeps and heavily syncopated, staccato grooves, 'The New Reign' was a watershed moment for the burgeoning 'Sumeriancore' movement. The Chicago quintet's debut masterfully integrated progressive metal elements into punishing breakdowns, profoundly shaping the technical evolution of modern metalcore.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, progressive, melodic, lo-fi, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Rosecrance (2:13)
  2. Empires Erased (3:27)
  3. Open Arms To Damnation (2:50)
  4. Abstract Art (3:16)
  5. The New Reign (2:23)
  6. Brace Legs (2:30)
  7. Bow Down (2:03)
  8. The Takeover (3:03)

Credits

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