Shadows Fall

The Profile

Shadows Fall are an American metal band from Massachusetts blending metalcore with thrash and melodic death metal. They rose with The Art of Balance and The War Within, featuring dynamic vocals by Brian Fair, and became a key name in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

Formed in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1995; vocalist Brian Fair is the frontman; part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal; Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance: What Drives the Weak (2006) and Redemption (2008).

Reviewers hail Shadows Fall’s blend of metalcore with thrash and death influences, tight production, and Brian Fair’s versatile vocals. The War Within is praised for its variety and power, with standouts like The Light That Blinds and The Power Of I And I. The Art of Balance earns kudos for heavy hitters and a bold Pink Floyd cover. Fallout From the War makes a strong first impact, especially with In Effigy.