COAL CHAMBER · Rivals | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Rivals'

After a thirteen-year hiatus, Coal Chamber roared back to life with "Rivals", proving that their signature blend of industrial-tinged nu-metal hadn't lost an ounce of its devastating impact. The album showcases the band's evolution while maintaining the crushing heaviness and dark atmosphere that made them pioneers of the late 90s alternative metal scene. Tracks like "I.O.U. Nothing" and "Bad Blood Between Us" deliver the aggressive, down-tuned riffs and Dez Fafara's distinctive vocal approach that fans have been craving, while songs like "Light In The Shadows" demonstrate a more mature songwriting approach that doesn't sacrifice any of the band's trademark intensity.

The production on "Rivals" strikes the perfect balance between modern clarity and the raw, underground feel that defined Coal Chamber's earlier work. "The Bridges You Burn" and the title track "Rivals" showcase the band's ability to craft memorable hooks without compromising their heavy sound, while deeper cuts like "Orion" and "Fade Away (Karma Never Forgets)" reveal layers of complexity that reward repeated listening. The album feels like a natural progression rather than a desperate attempt to recapture past glory, with each of the thirteen tracks contributing to a cohesive statement about resilience and artistic integrity.

For fans of: Korn, Static-X, Sevendust, Mudvayne and Fear Factory

Track listing

1. I.O.U. Nothing
2. Bad Blood Between Us
3. Light In The Shadows
4. Suffer In Silence
5. The Bridges You Burn
6. Orion
7. Another Nail The Coffin
8. Rivals
9. Wait
10. Dumpster Dive
11. Over My Head
12. Fade Away (Karma Never Forgets)
13. Empty Handed

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com