Anthem (We Are the Fire)

"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" is a song by American metal band Trivium. The song was released as the third single from the band's third studio album The Crusade. The single failed to chart in America, but was a moderate success in the United Kingdom, reaching no. 40 on the UK Singles Chart and no. 1 on the UK Rock Chart.[2][3]

"Anthem (We Are the Fire)"
Single by Trivium
from the album The Crusade
Released	October 2, 2006[1]
Studio	Audiohammer Studios, Sanford, Florida
Genre	Thrash metal, speed metal
Length	4:02
Label	Roadrunner
Songwriter(s)	Matt Heafy Paolo Gregoletto
Producer(s)	Jason Suecof Matt Heafy Corey Beaulieu Paolo Gregoletto Travis Smith
Trivium singles chronology
"Entrance of the Conflagration" (2006) "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (2006) "The Rising" (2007)

The song was written by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Matt Heafy and bassist/backing vocalist Paolo Gregoletto.[4]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Nathan Cox.[5]

The video begins with shots of people at a party at a mansion. The band members arrive at the mansion and walk through it to the backyard, where they start to perform the song. Fans suddenly show up at the mansion and rush to the band perform, with the party goers looking on in confusion. The video continues with the fans watching the band perform.

Usage in media

The single was featured in three video games: Burnout Dominator, Sleeping Dogs and Saints Row 2.[6][7]

Track listing

Enhanced single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Anthem (We Are the Fire)"	4:02
2.	"Vengeance"	3:34
3.	"Broken One"	5:49
4.	"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Music Video)	4:13

Promo single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Clean Edit)	3:40
2.	"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Edit)	3:40
3.	"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Album Version)	4:02

Personnel

Trivium

• Matt Heafy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Corey Beaulieu – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Paolo Gregoletto – bass, backing vocals
• Travis Smith – drums

See also

• List of UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart number ones of 2006

References

1. "Trivium Anthem (We Are The Fire) (EP)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
2. "TRIVIUM|full Official Chart History - Singles". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
3. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
4. "The Crusade - Trivium". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
5. "Trivium Cancels Vancouver Date". Blabbermouth.net. August 8, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
6. "Saint's Row 2 Soundtrack". 1UP.com.
7. "Burnout Dominator Soundtrack". About.com.

External links

• Official Music Video at YouTube