Shapeshifter (Dead Rabbitts album) explained

Shapeshifter
Type:studio
Artist:The Dead Rabbitts
Cover:Shapeshifter_by_Dead_Rabbitts_(album)_2014.jpeg
Genre:Metalcore, post-hardcore
Length:37:29
Label:Tragic Hero
Producer:Andrew Wade
Prev Title:Edge of Reality
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:This Emptiness
Next Year:2017

Shapeshifter is the debut album by American metalcore band The Dead Rabbitts. It was released on July 1, 2014.[1]

Background

This album was released a year after the band's debut EP Edge of Reality was released. Before the announcement, the band toured with Metalcore band Eyes Set to Kill in the Arizona, US.[2] In November 2013, the band signed with Tragic Hero Records and announced that they will be releasing an album sometime in 2014.[3] and In December 2013. they began recording songs with Andrew Wade.[4]

The album was announced by the band a month prior to its release on May 16 and stated that the album would be released on July 1, 2014, through Tragic Hero Records.[5]

Promotion

"My Only Regret" was released as the debut single off the album on May 16, 2014, along with its lyric video.[6] The second single "Shapeshifter" was released on June 3, 2014.[7] The third single "Bats In the Belfry" was released on June 21, 2014.[8] and the band premiered a music video for "Deer In the Headlights" on November 7, 2014.[9]

Tour

In support of the album, The band embarked on ShapeshifTour, which took placefrom June 20 to July 26, 2014. Support for the tour included The Relapse Symphony, Myka Relocate, and Nightmares. for the 28-date summer trek.[10]

Critical reception

Shapeshifter was met with positive reception by critics. In a four-star review for Revolver, David McKenna averring, "Fans of post-hardcore will definitely want to check this album out."

Personnel

Album personnel as listed on Allmusic[11]

The Dead Rabbitts

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2014)
U.S. Billboard 200[12] 127
U.S. Top Hard Rock Albums[13] 8
U.S. Top Independent Albums[14] 17
U.S. Top Rock Albums[15] 23
U.S. Top Heatseekers[16] 1
U.S. Top New Artist[17] 1

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts (Craig Mabbitt) To Release New Album Through Tragic Hero Records . Under the Gun Review . November 21, 2013 . February 22, 2014 . Kriston . McConnell.
  2. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts release a lyric video teaser! . MusicJunkiePress . May 14, 2014 . November 30, 2019.
  3. Web site: NEWS: The Dead Rabbitts sign to Tragic Hero Records! . DeadPress . November 23, 2013 . November 30, 2019.
  4. Web site: We have arrived in Florida and the first day of recording - The Dead Rabbitts . Facebook . December 4, 2013 . June 2, 2014.
  5. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts – Shapeshifter (Album Review) . Music Mayhem Magazine . June 28, 2014 . November 30, 2019.
  6. Web site: THE DEAD RABBITTS POST NEW SONG "MY ONLY REGRET" . RockSound . November 30, 2019.
  7. Web site: Craig Mabbitt Would Rather be Burned at the Stake in the New Song "Shapeshifter" by The Dead Rabbitts . Top 40-Charts . June 3, 2014 . November 30, 2019.
  8. Web site: The Dead Rabbits (featuring Craig Mabbitt and TJ Bell of Escape The Fate) have released a new song "Bats In the Belfry" . BryanStarsInterviews . January 24, 2014 . November 30, 2019.
  9. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts%aa1! Premiere - Deer In the Headlights Music Video . HighLightMagazine . November 14, 2014 . November 30, 2019.
  10. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts announce tour with The Relapse Symphony, and more . Alt.Press . May 29, 2014 . November 30, 2019 . Crane . Matt .
  11. Web site: Shapeshifter (The Dead Rabbitts album) Credits . AllMusic . July 12, 2014 . August 24, 2014.
  12. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts Billboard 200 positions. Billboard.com. Billboard. July 11, 2014.
  13. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts Hard Rock Albums positions. Billboard.com. Billboard. July 11, 2014.
  14. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts Independent Albums positions. Billboard.com. Billboard. July 11, 2014.
  15. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts Rock Albums positions. Billboard.com. Billboard. July 11, 2014.
  16. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts Heatseekers positions. All Music.com. All Music. July 11, 2014.
  17. Web site: The Dead Rabbitts New Artist positions. Tragic Hero Records.com. Tragic Hero Records. July 11, 2014.

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