About this album
Where they were
Upon releasing 'The Sin and the Sentence' in 2017, Trivium was navigating a resurgence after their 2015 album 'Silence in the Snow', which marked a shift to a more melodic sound. This album served as a creative reinvention, showcasing the band's return to a heavier style with intricate guitar work and dynamic songwriting.
Why it matters
'The Sin and the Sentence' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and demonstrating Trivium's ability to evolve while maintaining their heavy metal roots. The album also solidified their position in the contemporary metal scene, influencing many emerging bands seeking to blend melody with aggression.
Essential tracks
- "The Sin and the Sentence" — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and redemption, featuring powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation that set the stage for the entire record.
- "The Heart From Your Hate" — This track combines soaring melodies with fierce riffs, showcasing frontman Matt Heafy's vocal range and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment on the album.
- "Betrayer" — 'Betrayer' features relentless energy and complex rhythms, highlighting Trivium's thrash influences while resonating with themes of betrayal and loss.
- "Sever the Hand" — With its punishing verses and anthemic chorus, this track reflects the band’s signature blend of aggression and melody, illustrating their evolution in sound.
Release Date
January 1, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 The Sin and the Sentence 6:23
- 2 Beyond Oblivion 5:16
- 3 Other Worlds 4:49
- 4 The Heart From Your Hate 4:03
- 5 Betrayer 5:27
- 6 The Wretchedness Inside 5:31
- 7 Endless Night 3:38
- 8 Sever the Hand 5:25
- 9 Beauty in the Sorrow 4:31
- 10 The Revanchist 7:17
- 11 Thrown Into the Fire 5:29