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A full-length debut is a pivotal moment for most bands, but for THE WORD ALIVE, it’s a battle-tested triumph. Considering the countless miles the band has traveled since their 2009 EP release, 'Empire', and the obstacles the six-piece has had to overcome along the way, every track of 'Deceiver' pulsates with the passion and fury of a conquering army, and is the very definition of “shock and awe.”

After traveling to Ocala, Florida to record with up-and-coming producer Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, VersaEmerge), The Word Alive resurfaced from the studio armed with debut album 'Deceiver', a challenging, genre-bending opus that fully showcases the considerable abilities of one of heavy music’s true rising talents.

THE WORD ALIVE was formed originally as a side project by former vocalist Craig Mabbitt (now of Escape The Fate fame), who was replaced by singer Tyler “Telle” Smith (formerly of Greeley Estates and In Fear And Faith) when Mabbitt exited the band in November 2008. In 2009, the group released 'Empire' and quickly winning over listeners with its scorching musicianship and Smith’s hyperkinetic vocals, the EP set the stage for an even deeper, more innovative full-length to follow.

“On 'Deceiver', we wanted to take everything that we did on the EP and boost it times ten,” says Smith. “We got to do everything that we feel represents us.”

On a much more bombastic note, TWA also re-recorded one song from 'Empire': the fan favorite “Battle Royale,” tuning it lower and adding subtle changes to both improve the song and incorporate elements of the band’s live performance. In fact, the group kept the road ever-present in mind when writing much of 'Deceiver', knowing that massive touring would be in the immediate future.

“We really wanted it to be an experience when you come to our show,” says Smith. “What I think a lot of musicians forget is that people are paying to be entertained. With this album we definitely thought of the live show, and how we could make every fan, or even a person who’s never heard of us, think, 'Man, it sounded like there were 15 people up there, and it was just awesome.'”

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