The Wreckage of Stars

The Wreckage of Stars
Studio album by
Black Crown Initiate
ReleasedSeptember 30, 2014
StudioAtrium Audio
GenreTechnical death metal
Length52:45
LabeleOne
ProducerCarson Slovak
Black Crown Initiate chronology
Song of the Crippled Bull
(2013) 		The Wreckage of Stars
(2014) 		Selves We Cannot Forgive
(2016)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnik Music(4/5)[1]
Revolver Magazine(3/5)[2]
The Circle Pit(9.5/10)[3]

The Wreckage of Stars is the debut full length record from American extreme metal band Black Crown Initiate.[4] The album was released on September 30, 2014 through eOne Music and was produced by Carson Slovak (August Burns Red, Texas In July, Everclear).[5][4] Music videos were filmed for the tracks "Withering Waves" and "The Fractured One."[6][7] The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, selling 1,250 copies in its first week.[8][9]

Background

Black Crown Initiate announced via their Facebook page in January 2014 that they would be embarking on the 2014 Metal Alliance Tour supporting 1349, Goatwhore and Behemoth.[10] After finishing the tour, the band returned to the studio, again with Carson Slovak. On June 19 the band announced through their Facebook page, their signing to eOne Music, and that their full-length debut album would be on its way.[11]

On signing with the label, guitarist Andy Thomas stated: “We started this band with absolutely no clue how far it would take us. It has been an amazing time, as of today, we can honestly say that we are starting a new chapter in our careers; one that will afford us opportunities that we never imagined. We are absolutely honored to be part of the eOne family.”[12]

Later that summer, the band went on tour with Septicflesh and Fleshgod Apocalypse, followed by their first tour outside the US into Canada on the Summer Slaughter tour with The Faceless, Fallujah, and Rings of Saturn.[13]

In July 2014, the band announced their debut LP The Wreckage of Stars would be released on September 30 of the same year.[14] In August the band released the album's first single "A Great Mistake."[15] In September the band premiered a second single, "Withering Waves."[16] Soon thereafter, the band released their first-ever music video for "Withering Waves" exclusively through Revolver Magazine.[17] The album was officially released on September 30, 2014, and debuted at #18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[18] In November the band launched an Indegogo campaign to raise $25,000 for a new touring van.[19] Additionally in November the band released a music video for "The Fractured One."[6] The video served as a follow-up to the video for "Withering Waves" and was directed by Jess Orsburn of Toaster in the Tub Studios.[6]


Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."A Great Mistake"6:50
2."The Fractured One"3:37
3."The Malignant"7:35
4."This Human Lie Manifest"4:31
5."Withering Waves"6:02
6."To The Eye That Leads You"4:58
7."The Wreckage of Stars"6:40
8."Shape's Collapse"5:04
9."Purge"5:06
10."Linear"2:22
Total length:52:45

References

  1. ^ Maitland, Chris.(2014-10-03). "Black Crown Initiate- The Wreckage of Star Review". Sputnik Music. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  2. ^ McKenna, David. (2016-09-25)."Review: Black Crown Initiate — The Wreckage of Stars". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  3. ^ Whitmore, John. (2014-10-22). "BLACK CROWN INITIATE “THE WRECKAGE OF STARS” ALBUM REVIEW"
  4. ^ a b "Black Crown Initiate announces debut album". July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Kennelty, Greg (July 29, 2014). "BLACK CROWN INITIATE To Release The Wreckage Of Stars In September". Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Black Crown Initiate's new video for "The Fractured One" is now online". November 17, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  7. ^ "Black Crown Initiate Premiere New Song and Music Video, "Withering Waves"". September 29, 2014. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Brown, Matt (October 8, 2014). "Metal By Numbers 10/8: The Return Trip". Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". October 18, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "Metal Alliance Tour 2014 announced". January 13, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Rowe, Jimmy (June 20, 2014). "BLACK CROWN INITIATE SIGN TO EONE RECORDS". Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Rowe, Jimmy. (2014-06-20)."Black Crown Initiate Sign To eOne Records". Heavy Blog is Heavy. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  13. ^ "The Summer Slaughter Tour Canada announced". July 8, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "BLACK CROWN INITIATE To Release The Wreckage Of Stars In September". July 29, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  15. ^ "A track from Black Crown Initiate's forthcoming eOne Music debut is now online". August 13, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Another new Black Crown Initiate song is available for streaming". September 16, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  17. ^ (2014-09-29)"Black Crown Initiate Premiere New Song and Music Video, 'Withering Waves'" Archived 2016-03-10 at the Wayback Machine. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved on 2016-03-03.
  18. ^ "Black Crown Initiate Chart History" Archived 2016-08-13 at the Wayback Machine. Billboard. Retrieved on 2016-03-03.
  19. ^ "Black Crown Initiate raising $25,000 for new van". November 13, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2024.