Arizona metalcore force The Word Alive deliver a sleek, emotionally charged statement on Dark Matter, their fourth studio album. Produced by Matt Good and Scott Stevens and released by Fearless Records, the record fuses punchy metalcore riffing with atmospheric electronics and soaring hooks. Lead single Trapped sets the album’s tone—themes of resilience, inner conflict, and transformation drive the lyrics while dynamic arrangements balance aggression and melody. As the final album to feature Daniel Shapiro and Luke Holland, Dark Matter captures a pivotal era for the band, channeling their technical precision and cinematic scope into a cohesive, hard-hitting listen for fans of modern metal and post-hardcore.

• Artist: The Word Alive
• Format: Audio CD
• Release Type: Album
• Genre: Metalcore, Heavy Metal, Rock
• Label: Fearless Records
• Producer: Matt Good, Scott Stevens

• Release Date: March 18, 2016
• Edition: Standard Edition

• Media: Audio CD
• Packaging: Jewel Case

The Word Alive are an American metalcore band formed in 2008, recognized for combining technical guitar work, thunderous rhythm sections, and emotive, anthemic vocals. Emerging from the Phoenix scene, they quickly built a reputation for high-energy performances and a polished, modern heavy sound that blends metalcore with post-hardcore and electronic textures. Over multiple releases, the band have honed a balance of intensity and melody, cultivating a dedicated global fanbase and consistently pushing their songwriting toward bigger choruses and intricate dynamics—qualities that define the evolution heard on Dark Matter.