Vengeance Falls

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; 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.{{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 |date=January 16, 2013 |publisher=Metalinjection.net |access-date=April 4, 2015}}

In an interview with Thrash Hits, 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."{{cite web|last=Freeman |first=Phil |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/trivium-matt-20130325 |title=Exclusive Interview: Matt Heafy |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=March 25, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

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.{{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=July 31, 2013 |access-date=April 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108235519/http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/07/31/trivium-debut-brave-this-storm-offer-free-download/ |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |url-status=dead }} Gregoletto stated in an interview that this song was just a teaser and the new album's first single was "Strife".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfM1z6Iiho |title=Access: Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium at Getaway Rock Festival 2013 |publisher=YouTube |date=August 9, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

"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.{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=193220 |title=Trivium: 'Vengeance Falls' Track Listing Revealed |work=Blabbermouth.net |date=August 1, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

On October 10, 2023, for the 10-year anniversary, a remastered edition of Vengeance Falls was released.{{Citation |title=Vengeance Falls (2023 Remaster) by Trivium |date=2013-10-10 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/vengeance-falls-2023-remaster/1710732167 |access-date=2023-10-10 |language=en-US}}

{{Album ratings

| MC = 74/100{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/vengeance-falls/trivium |title=Vengeance Falls Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

| rev1 = About.com

| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{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|access-date=November 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202090610/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/trivium/fr/Trivium-Vengeance-Falls-Review.htm|archive-date=December 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}

| rev2 = AllMusic

| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{AllMusic |class=album |id=mw0002572871 |label=Vengeance Falls |first=Gregory |last=Heaney |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

| rev3 = Alternative Press

| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/trivium_vengeance_falls |title=Trivium – Vengeance Falls – Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

| rev4 = Classic Rock Magazine

| rev4Score = {{Rating|7|10}}

| rev5 = The Guardian

| rev5Score = {{Rating|4|5}}

| rev6 = Metal Hammer

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| rev7 = New Noise Magazine

| rev7Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}

| rev8 = Premier Guitar

| rev8score= {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19636-triviums-vengeance-falls-media-review|title=Trivium's Vengeance Falls (Media Review) – Premier Guitar|access-date=November 24, 2014}}

| rev9 = Rock Sound

| rev9score= {{Rating|8|10}}{{cite web|author=Richard Cartey |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/trivium-vengeance-falls |title=Trivium – Vengeance Falls | Reviews | Rock Sound |publisher=Rocksound.tv |access-date=November 7, 2013}}

| rev10 = Sputnikmusic

| rev10score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web|author=Thompson D. Gerhart |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/59333/Trivium-Vengeance-Falls/ |title= Trivium – Vengeance Falls (album review) |website=Sputnikmusic |access-date=October 15, 2013}}

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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.{{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|date=October 7, 2013 |access-date=November 24, 2014}} The Guardian stated "This is a proud and focused heavy metal album that eschews current trends in favour of great songs, massive grooves, blazing lead breaks and a disarming air of combative euphoria".{{cite news|author=Dom Lawson |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/10/trivium-vengeance-falls-review |title=Trivium: Vengeance Falls – review | Music |work=theguardian.com |date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}} 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)".

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 catalogue of over one hundred songs").{{cite web|url=http://newnoisemagazine.com/album-review-trivium-vengeance-falls/|title=Album Review: Trivium – "Vengeance Falls"|work=New Noise Magazine|access-date=November 24, 2014}}

A more mixed review came from Sputnikmusic staff reviewer Thompson D. Gerhart, who gave the album a three out of five. "Vengeance Falls is an album with utility." and also stated "You must try to understand: Trivium really are the next Metallica, for better or worse."

The album debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on its release, selling 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week.{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/triviums-vengeance-falls-cracks-u-s-top-15/ |title= TRIVIUM's 'Vengeance Falls' Cracks U.S. Top 15 |date=October 23, 2013 }} It also debuted at No. 6 on Billboard{{'}}s Top Rock Albums,{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2013-11-02 |title=Top Rock Albums |date=November 2, 2013 |magazine=Billboard }} and No. 2 on Hard Rock Albums.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums/2013-11-02 |title=Hard Rock Albums|date=November 2, 2013 |magazine=Billboard }} The album has sold 69,000 copies in the United States as of September 2015.{{cite magazine|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150917090733/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |archive-date= September 17, 2015 |url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases |title=Upcoming Releases |magazine=Hits Daily Double |publisher=HITS Digital Ventures }}

{{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 = 47:47

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Special edition

| title11 = No Hope for the Human Race

| length11 = 3:59

| title12 = As I Am Exploding

| length12 = 5:51

| title13 = Skulls... We Are 138

| note13 = Misfits cover; written by Glenn Danzig

| length13 = 3:31

| total_length = 61:08

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Japanese edition bonus track

| 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

}}

Trivium{{cite web|url=http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19863-trivium-vengeance-is-fine|title=Trivium: Vengeance Is Fine|access-date=January 18, 2018}}

• Matt Heafy – lead vocals, guitars
• Corey Beaulieu – guitars, backing vocals
• Paolo Gregoletto – bass, backing vocals
• Nick Augusto – drums, percussion

Production and design

• David Draiman – producer
• Andy Sharp and Jeremy Parker – engineering
• Colin Richardson and Carl Bown – mixing at Treehouse Studio Chesterfield, United Kingdom
• Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound, New York City
• Ashley Heafy – layout
• David Rath – A&R
• Brent Elliott White – artwork
• Travis Shinn – photography

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