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First Reign : As the Dead Lead the Dead
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A perfect mix of Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Power Metal, and Technical Thrash.
Genre: Metal/Punk: Progressive Metal
Release Date: 2008
As the Dead Lead the Dead Record Label: First Reign
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Inception 1:44 Album Only
This Ghost of Ours 6:34 Album Only
Where the Ocean Meets the Sky 6:24 Album Only
Wretched Flesh 5:48 Album Only
Thistle 1:37 Album Only
As the Dead Lead the Dead 6:21 Album Only
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Album Notes

Hailing from the frozen north of Canada, First Reign plays a mix of melodic death metal similar to the Gothenburg melodeath movement, progressive power metal much like fellow countrymen Into Eternity, and technical thrash, likened to Darkane and other such bands. After playing extensive shows and the success of the bands first recording, First Reign have finally finished putting the final touches on their newest album, titled "As the Dead Lead the Dead." This new album sees the band dramatically expanding its sound to a much more aggressive and technical approach, best represented in tracks such as "This Ghost of Ours," and "Where the Ocean Meets the Sky." One could concoct a pretentious description of First Reign, but to fully understand the band, one must experience First Reign in true form: a live show consisting of hair-tornadoes, sweat, and blood. Metal.

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REVIEWS

REAL metal.
author: Matt McArthur
Man, I loved First Reign's s/t EP, but this blows that, as well as MANY other metal bands out of the water! I'd have to say "Wretched Flesh" is one of my faves, but honestly, everything is amazing! Production, Guitar shredding, and the vocals!! man, Dallas, Ryan, and Chris are a formidable force in this department. Drumming is amazing, and neck-breakingly technical. and you know what? they can do this live...and better. Buy this and the first EP and you'll never listen to fake metal again.
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