''Supreme Chaos'' is the sixth studio album by American
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal, or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian-themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band-members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by ...
band
War of Ages
War of Ages (sometimes abbreviated WoA; formerly known as Point Zero) is an American Christian metal band formed in Erie, Pennsylvania, in 2002.
The group consists of vocalist Leroy Hamp, lead guitarist Steve Brown, rhythm guitarist Jack Danie ...
, released through
Facedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian rock record label based in Fallbrook, California, that is devoted to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular) with a few death metal acts such as Immortal Souls and Indwelling. Founded by No ...
July 22, 2014. War of Ages worked with Joshua Barber on the production of the album.
Reception
Signaling in a four star review by ''
HM Magazine
''HM Magazine'' is a monthly, digital and print on demand publication focusing on hard music and alternative culture of interest to Christians. It is based in Houston, Texas. Originally published as ''Heaven's Metal'', it was renamed to ''HM'' in ...
'', Reid Olson responds, "The guitar riffs rip, the drumming drives and altogether, Supreme Chaos causes barely controlled headbanging. A definite add to the War of Ages canon."
Danny McMartin, indicating in an eight out of ten review from
Cross Rhythms
Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It operates an FM and online radio station, produces radio shows sent internationally, and its website has resources about contemporary Christian music.
His ...
, regarding, "It is this deft approach which makes 'Supreme Chaos' such a pleasing effort."
Specifying in a four and a half star review from Jesus Freak Hideout, Aaron Lambert replies, "Overall, War of Ages have unleashed a metal masterpiece with ''Supreme Chaos''. There's no disputing that this is the best album they have ever written, and with the addition of the brilliant Jack Daniels to the already stellar lineup, this could mark the beginning of a new chapter for one of Christian metal's most gifted prodigies. Supreme Chaos comes highly recommended."
Lee Brown writes in a four star review from Indie Vision Music, recognizing, "Though they are always one of the strongest bands out there, ''Supreme Chaos'' brings an even more polished and spiritually uplifting set of songs to War of Ages’ already impressive arsenal."
Track listing
Personnel
War of Ages
* Leroy Hamp – vocals
* Steve Brown – guitar
* Jack Daniels – guitar, guitar engineer
* Ryan Tidwell – bass, clean vocals
* Alex Hamp – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
* Tyler Lyon – vocals
* Nick Marshall – vocals
Production
* Zach Alvey – assistant engineer
* Joshua Barber – engineer, producer
* McKinney Botts – assistant engineer
* Jason Dunn – A&R
*
Will Putney
Will Putney (born May 29, 1983) is an American record producer and musician based in New Jersey. He is the guitarist and co-founder of deathcore band Fit for an Autopsy, as well as the guitarist of metalcore supergroup End, and hardcore punk su ...
– mastering, mixing
*
Dave Quiggle
Dave Quiggle is an American guitarist in the hardcore punk genre. He played for various projects such as xDISCIPLEx A.D., No Innocent Victim, Shockwave, and Jesus Wept. He currently works for Facedown Records as a graphic designer.
Personal ...
– art direction, design, illustrations
* Ben "Bob" Turkovic – assistant engineer
Charts
References
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2014 albums
War of Ages albums
Facedown Records albums