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Reign of Terror is the debut studio album by Australian electronicore band Capture the Crown, released on 4 August 2013 via SUMERIAN Records. The album peaked at No. 35 on the ARIA Albums Chart and No. 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, establishing the band as a notable act in the post-hardcore and electronicore scenes.
The album was recorded in early 2013 with producer Cameron Mizell at Chango Studios in Orlando, Florida.1 The band, originally from Sydney, had gained attention with their debut EP 'You Call That a Knife? This Is a Knife' (2012), which featured the viral single 'You Call That a Knife?'.2 The success of that EP led to a deal with SUMERIAN Records, and the band entered the studio to craft their first full-length.
Reign of Terror blends post-hardcore with electronicore, featuring heavy breakdowns, synth leads, and auto-tuned clean vocals. Lyrically, the album explores themes of betrayal, personal struggle, and defiance, as noted in tracks like 'Take You Away' and 'Ladies & Gentlemen... I Bring You Terror'.3 The title track 'Reign of Terror' is a commentary on political corruption and societal control.
The album was released on 4 August 2013 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics. AllMusic praised the band's energy but noted a lack of originality.4 It debuted at No. 35 on the ARIA Albums Chart, becoming the band's first charting release in their home country.5 In the US, it reached No. 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, indicating strong sales among new artists.
The standard edition contains 11 tracks, with a deluxe edition adding three bonus tracks. Notable songs include 'You Call That a Knife?', 'Take You Away', and 'Ladies & Gentlemen... I Bring You Terror'.1 The album's closing track 'The Great Unknown' features a more melodic approach, showcasing the band's range.
One lesser-known fact is that the album's artwork was designed by Paul Romano, known for his work with Mastodon and Trivium.6 Additionally, the track 'Reign of Terror' was originally written as a response to the band's experiences with corrupt promoters in the Australian scene. The deluxe edition includes a cover of 'Gangnam Style' by PSY, which was recorded as a joke but included due to fan demand. The album also features guest vocals from Tyler Carter of Issues on the track 'Take You Away'.1
This article focuses on the album by Capture the Crown, not the historical period.
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