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The War Within is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Shadows Fall, released on September 21, 2004, through Century Media Records. The record represents a major commercial breakthrough for the Massachusetts metalcore group, debuting at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. It features production by Zeuss and includes notable singles such as "What Drives the Weak" and "Inspiration on Demand," blending melodic death metal influences with thrash and metalcore.
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How successful was Shadows Fall's album 'The War Within' commercially?
Released in 2004, the album debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart, a massive achievement for a metalcore band at the time. It went on to sell over 250,000 copies in the United States alone.
Which record label released 'The War Within'?
The album was released through Century Media Records, a legendary heavy metal label. This partnership helped push the Massachusetts band out of the underground and into mainstream heavy metal rotation.
What singles were released from 'The War Within'?
The band released 'The Light That Blinds,' 'Enlightened By the Cold,' and 'What Drives the Weak' as singles to promote the album. 'What Drives the Weak' even earned the band a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance.
Who plays the prominent guitar solos on 'The War Within'?
The album's virtuosic guitar work was handled by Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand. Their dual-guitar harmonies and highly technical, shredding solos set Shadows Fall apart from their peers in the heavy metal scene.
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