Oh, Sleeper announce new album

3 August 2011 | 2:52 pm | Staff Writer
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Ft. Worth's fervent heavy rock band Oh, Sleeper have announced the release of their highly anticipated third studio album, 'Children of Fire,' on September 27 via Solid State Records.

Ft. Worth's fervent heavy rock band Oh, Sleeper have announced the release of their highly anticipated third studio album, 'Children of Fire,' on September 27 via Solid State Records.


Produced by Andreas Magnusson (Black Dahlia Murder, Haste The Day) and mixed by Machine (Lamb of God, Chiodos), 'Children of Fire' features twelve blistering tracks that reign down on listeners like the wrath of God itself.


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"With every record we try to push the limits of what we can do with our sound," says guitarist James Erwin. "This record is an expansion of our sound and the best incarnation of the band to date. Also this is the most in depth we ever taken a concept record. Instead of 12 different stories that tie together around one theme, this album is one complete story where every track acts as a chapter in that story. Listeners will really have to grasp every part of the story to understand it fully."


"Children of Fire is being established as a flag to rally under," says vocalist Kinard. "The name, to us, represents a generation born into a time that forced them to band together, stand firm in their beliefs against modern ideology and skepticism, and prevail as a victorious few, holding true to the beliefs held deep in their hearts. Children of Fire is a title that means nothing less than unshakeable and end-seeking determination. The character represented throughout the album endures a perilous journey testing any and all weaknesses she possesses. It isn't until the end, when she has faced every fear and answered every question planted deep in her mind that she emerges a beaten, battered, and bloody, but victorious, child of fire."


"When we started talking about this record before it was written we all kept coming back to the fact that we want this record to just be punishing," Erwin adds. "That word "punishing" just kept coming up, I think we've accomplished that. Also, the musicianship and vocal performances have never been stronger. Lots of techy stuff for the guitar and drum nerds. Micah and Shane both took their vocals to the next level. I think fans are gonna be blown away at what they've done vocally."


Children of Fire Track Listing:


Endseekers

Shed Your Soul

The Marriage of Steel and Skin

Hush Yael

The Conscience Speaks

Dealers of Fame

Means To Believe

In The Wake of Pigs

Claws of a God

The Family Ruin

Chewing The Stitch

Children of Fire