Battlecross – War of Will – Picture Disc Vinyl Record

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Battlecross – War of Will – Picture Disc Vinyl Record

Battlecross’ War of Will is a tightly constructed modern metal album that joins thrash speed, melodic death-metal guitar work and an unmistakably American sense of muscular groove. Originally released in 2013, it helped move the Detroit-area band from the underground toward a broader festival and touring audience. Producer Mark Lewis gives the album enough clarity for the interlocking parts to remain audible at high intensity. That matters for a band whose impact depends on the listener hearing both the larger surge and the rapid details inside each riff.

“Force Fed Lies” opens with immediate precision, setting up a record driven by twin-guitar attack and rapid rhythmic shifts. “Flesh & Bone,” “Never Coming Back” and “My Vaccine” balance sharp riffing with memorable melodic figures, while Kyle Gunther’s harsh vocal keeps the music aggressive even when the guitars become expansive. Guitarists Tony Asta and Hiran Deraniyagala trade melodic figures and tightly synchronized runs without losing the blunt force of the songs. Their approach connects the precision of melodic death metal to the economical, crowd-facing instincts of thrash.

The second side sustains that pressure through “Ghost Alive,” “Wage a War” and “The Will to Overcome.” The playing is technical, but the songs are not simply demonstrations of speed. Drums, bass and guitar lock into clear structures, giving each track a physical impact that works beyond the details of the musicianship. The lyrics return to endurance, confrontation and self-determination, themes that match the physical character of the playing. The band avoids long atmospheric detours, preferring to build contrast through tempo changes, guitar harmonies and brief openings in the rhythm.

War of Will is a useful bridge between classic thrash values and the heavier melodic metal that developed around the turn of the century. Listeners who appreciate fast picking, tightly synchronized rhythm sections and concise songwriting will find plenty here, while the strong production keeps the layers distinct. That economy makes the album easy to revisit. The ten songs form a complete statement, but individual tracks also work cleanly outside the sequence, which helped the band reach listeners through touring and festival appearances.

This Metal Blade Records picture-disc edition pairs the complete ten-song album with artwork pressed directly into the collectible vinyl format. It is a visually striking edition for Battlecross fans and metal collectors, while the music itself remains a focused example of the band at its most disciplined. Picture discs are often collected as visual editions, and this pressing uses the album artwork to create an object distinct from the standard version. The format makes it especially suitable for display while preserving the original sequence across two clearly divided sides.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic

Track Listing

A1 Force Fed Lies
A2 Flesh & Bone
A3 Never Coming Back
A4 My Vaccine
A5 Get Over It
B1 Ghost Alive
B2 Wage A War
B3 The Will To Overcome
B4 Beast
B5 Never-Ending Night