Awaken (The Empire Shall Fall album)

Awaken
Studio album by
The Empire Shall Fall
ReleasedNovember 17, 2009
RecordedProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
GenreMetalcore
Length39:34
LabelAngle Side Side
ProducerMarcus de Lisle
The Empire Shall Fall chronology
The Empire Shall Fall Demo
(2008) 		Awaken
(2009)
Singles from Awaken
  1. "Lords of War"
    Released: 2010
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Awaken is the debut studio album by The Empire Shall Fall, released on November 17, 2009 through Angle Side Side Records, owned by The Empire Shall Fall's bassist, Nick Sollecito. Awaken features the vocal talents of Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach. The band cites its influences as At the Gates, Meshuggah, and Edge of Sanity. Awaken draws heavily upon the band members' interests in jazz, punk, and experimental music. The album reflects heavily on the themes of politics and transcendentalism. Lyrically the album advocates positivity, unity, and empowerment. Historical inspirations for the album have been cited as Jello Biafra, Benjamin Franklin, Cynthia McKinney, and Ron Paul.[2]

  1. ^ Sputnikmusic review
  2. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL: 'Awaken' Performance Video Available". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2012-01-15.