WAGE WAR · Stigma | YELLOW LP

Yellow vinyl.

Background information about 'Stigma'

Wage War delivers another crushing blow to the metalcore scene with "Stigma", an album that showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their signature aggressive sound. The Florida quintet continues to perfect their blend of melodic hooks and devastating breakdowns, creating tracks that resonate both emotionally and physically. Each song on "Stigma" demonstrates the band's maturity in songwriting, balancing introspective lyrics about personal struggles with the kind of crushing riffs that have made them a standout act in modern metalcore.

The production on "Stigma" is absolutely stellar, giving every element room to breathe while maintaining the crushing weight that Wage War fans expect. The guitar work is particularly impressive, weaving between soaring melodies and bone-crushing heaviness with seamless precision. Vocalist Briton Bond's range continues to impress, shifting from vulnerable clean passages to throat-shredding screams that perfectly complement the album's emotional intensity. This release solidifies Wage War's position as one of metalcore's most promising acts.

For fans of: Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears Prada, August Burns Red and Fit For Rivals

Track listing

A1. The Show's About To Start
A2. Self Sacrifice
A3. Magnetic
A4. Nail5
A5. Blur
B1. Tombstone
B2. Happy Hunting
B3. Hellbent
B4. In My Blood
B5. Is This How It Ends?

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: concord.com