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