Darkness Divided (album) explained

Darkness Divided
Type:studio
Artist:Darkness Divided
Cover:Darkness Divided by Darkness Divided.jpg
Label:Victory
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Darkness Divided is the self-titled second and final studio album from the Christian metalcore band Darkness Divided. Victory Records released the album on April 22, 2016.

Background

Gerard Mora gave an interview to Outburn, where he was asked "How has being a Christian metalcore band helped or hurt, and are you trying to avoid that label this time around?", while his response was the following:[1]

Critical reception

Tyler Davidson, giving the album a nine out of ten at Outburn, states, "On this self-titled album, San Antonio's Darkness Divided showcases a highly evolved, deeply matured metal sound not often heard, let alone on a sophomore album." Awarding the album four and a half stars from New Noise Magazine, Nicholas Senior writes, "It’s great to see a talented band truly capitalize on their potential with such a successful sophomore album." Chad Brown, reviewing the album at New-Transcendence, states, "Their newest self-titled release continues this impressive track record."[2]

Notes and References

  1. 12. Nick. DeMarino. Featured Interview: Darkness Divided. Outburn. 84. 1542-1309. May 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160527122056/http://www.outburn.com/OUTBURN_84_Lacuna_Coil_p/outburn84.htm. May 27, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Chad. Brown. REVIEW: Darkness Divided – Self Titled (2016) . New-Transcendence . May 18, 2016 . May 16, 2016.