(Christian Metalcore / Southern Metal) The Showdown - Дискография (4CD) [2004-2010], MP3, 320 kbps

Трэклист:
01. The Showdown - A Monument In Encased In Ash (5:54)
02. The Showdown - Hell Can't Stop Us Now (3:37)
03. The Showdown - Epic: A Chorus Of Obliteration (3:31)
04. The Showdown - From The Mouth Of Gath Comes Terror (6:29)
05. The Showdown - A Proclamation Of Evil's Fate (4:03)
06. The Showdown - Dagon Undone (The Reckoning) (4:31)
07. The Showdown - Iscariot (2:59)
08. The Showdown - Your Name Is Defeat (2:32)
09. The Showdown - Your Name Is Victory (3:02)
10. The Showdown - Laid To Rest (5:55)

#777Трэклист:
01. The Showdown - Fanatics And Whores (3:19)
02. The Showdown - Head Down (4:20)
03. The Showdown - Six Feet Under (4:04)
04. The Showdown - We Die Young (4:19)
05. The Showdown - Breath Of The Swamp (3:16)
06. The Showdown - It Drinks From Me (4:36)
07. The Showdown - Temptation Come My Way (4:13)
08. The Showdown - Forget My Name (4:23)
09. The Showdown - Spitting In The Wind (3:15)
10. The Showdown - I, Victim (Here's To The Year) (3:43)
11. The Showdown - Carry On Wayward Son (4:21)
12. The Showdown - Death Finds Us Breathing (4:06)

#777Трэклист:
01. The Showdown - The Beginning (2:42)
02. The Showdown - The Hammer Of The Gods (4:19)
03. The Showdown - The Disillusionaire (4:15)
04. The Showdown - The Backbreaker (3:59)
05. The Showdown - The Fires Of Deliverance (3:58)
06. The Showdown - The Hellhound Awaits (4:28)
07. The Showdown - A Song Of Hope (3:58)
08. The Showdown - I Am Vengeance (3:26)
09. The Showdown - You Will Move (4:00)
10. The Showdown - Give Us This Day (3:54)
11. The Showdown - One Foot In Hell (5:13)

#777Трэклист:
01. The Showdown - The Man Named Hell (4:17)
02. The Showdown - Heavy Lies the Crown (3:23)
03. The Showdown - Bring It Down (2:16)
04. The Showdown - Take Me Home (5:24)
05. The Showdown - Blood in the Gears (4:08)
06. The Showdown - Dogma Enthroned (3:11)
07. The Showdown - No Escape (3:59)
08. The Showdown - The Crooked Path (3:36)
09. The Showdown - Graveyard of Empires (4:10)
10. The Showdown - Diggin' My Own Grave (5:42)
11. The Showdown - The Wolven Throne (Bonus Track) (3:53)

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Бонусы с deluxe edition-издания:

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12. The Showdown - Evil Eye [Bonus Track] (3:55) (mp3/VBR V0)
13. The Showdown - Apocalypse Horde [Bonus Track] (4:22) (mp3/VBR V0)

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A Chorus of Obliteration

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Over time longtime metalhead Josh's metal influences saw 2540 morph from punk to metal. This change in style prompted a change of the band's name to "The Showdown". In 2003, Daniel left the band to get married at which time Andrew Hall took the drumming position. With Andrew on board the fivesome headed to the studio and recorded their first Full length album A Chorus of Obliteration. This album, produced by Bruce Fitzhugh, lead singer of Living Sacrifice, was mainly a mix of Hardcore and Metal.

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Temptation Come My Way

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After a great deal of touring in both the US and Europe, The Showdown went back to the studio to record their second full length album. This album took a different direction trading in the screaming double-bassing death metal for a more southern approach mixed with elements of their older style such as heavy guitar riffs, some screams (although not as dominated by them), and distinct bass and drum lines, drawing also from 1980s to early 1990s-era metal like Pantera, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Metallica. In the fall of 2006, The Showdown joined the Christian rock/alternative band Pillar on The Days of the Reckoning tour. The tour lasted from mid-October through November 2006 and also featured Christian rock bands Day of Fire and Decyfer Down. In late 2006, after completing the album, Andrew announced he was leaving the band to get married (and possibly to pursue a career in professional wrestling). Andrew was soon replaced by another Andrew - A.J. Barrette of Still Remains. Although the album was already completed, The Showdown along with A.J. hit the studio once more to record the track "Head Down" which would be added to the album before its release. The completed album, Temptation Come My Way was released on February 20, 2007. Unknown to the public until release, two different versions were released, one with the song "Fanatics and Whores", and one without, probably to avoid controversy in the Christian market. This upset many fans who had pre-ordered the CD and received the incomplete album, even though most distributors listed the song in their track listing. Temptation Come My Way received high popularity in the underground culture, and The Showdown was soon signed on March 21 of 2007 to play at Ozzfest 07.

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Back Breaker

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After extensive touring and popular reception, the band announced on their MySpace page that they had begun recording their next album on January 2008. On April 19, 2008, the Showdown completed their new album entitled Back Breaker. Back Breaker was released on August 19, 2008, with a style that is sort of a mix of their first two albums, along with the addition of a heavy groove style. Following the release they joined Shadows Fall on tour to promote Back Breaker. The Showdown released Back Breaker through Solid State Records. The Showdown toured with Norma Jean on The Anti-Mother Tour, which lasted throughout October and November 2008 and also featured Haste The Day, Mychildren Mybride, Children 18:3, and Oh, Sleeper. Children 18:3 was only on half of the tour dates (October 3 to October 26), while Oh, Sleeper filled in for the rest of the tour (October 28 to November 15). On April 13, 2009, the band announced that AJ drums and Eric bass would be leaving the band in order to spend more time with their families and other responsibilities. They were replaced by Timothy "Yogi" Watts of Demon Hunter on drums, and Jeremiah Scott of "Destroy Destroy Destroy" on bass. However, it was stated that AJ and Eric will rejoin the band for a show at the Ichthus Music Festival on June 13; however it did not happen. During the Ichthus Music Festival, Patrick Judge, new guitarist of acclaimed band Demon Hunter, took on the second guitar as a "fill in", according to Josh. His position in The Showdown is unknown, but he has toured with them extensively since then. Jeremiah Scott unofficially stated he will be on both The Showdown's next record, along with Demon Hunter's as well, also revealing Patrick's new endorsement with Dean Guitars, after being endorsed by Washburn Guitars.

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Blood in the Gears

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The Showdown's latest album is titled Blood in the Gears. On March 17, 2010, David posted on his Facebook page that The Showdown had finished recording Blood in the Gears and that they were hoping for a summer release. Blood in the Gears was released August 24, 2010.
Teaming up with Timothy "Yogi" Watts of Demon Hunter, The Showdown began recording their next album, Blood in the Gears. Lyrically, the album is closest to Temptation Come My Way, as the majority of the songs return to issues of life such as consumption (The Crooked Path) and honoring God (Bring it Down). Musically, the band again changes its sound from that its previous album. A heavy tone is kept for most of the album, led by the screamed vocals of David Bunton. However, the band takes a much more melodic approach on Take Me Home and Diggin' My Own Grave, using a slow tempo and singing. Overall, the sound is similar to some of their previous albums, but the line-up changes are certainly noticeable.