| "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" | ||||
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| Single by Trivium | ||||
| from the album The Crusade | ||||
| Released | October 2, 2006 [1] | |||
| Studio | Audiohammer Studios, Sanford, Florida | |||
| Genre | Glam metal | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
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"Anthem (We Are the Fire)" is a song by American heavy metal band Trivium. The song was released as the third single from the band's third studio album The Crusade. The single failed to chart in the United States, but was a moderate success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 40 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Rock Chart. [2]
The song was written by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Matt Heafy and bassist/backing vocalist Paolo Gregoletto. [3]
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Nathan Cox. [4]
The video begins with shots of people at a party at a mansion. The band members arrive at the mansion and walk through it to the backyard, where they start to perform the song. Fans suddenly show up at the mansion and rush to the band perform, with the party goers looking on in confusion. The video continues with the fans watching the band perform.
Track listing
- Enhanced single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Vengeance" | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Broken One" | 5:49 |
| 4. | "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Music Video) | 4:13 |
- Promo single
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Clean Edit) | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Edit) | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Anthem (We Are the Fire)" (Album Version) | 4:02 |
Personnel
- Trivium
- Matt Heafy – lead vocals, guitar
- Corey Beaulieu – guitar, backing vocals
- Paolo Gregoletto – bass, backing vocals
- Travis Smith – drums
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland ( OCC) [5] | 22 |
| UK Singles ( OCC) [6] | 40 |
| UK Rock & Metal ( OCC) [7] | 1 |
See also
References
- ^ "Trivium Anthem (We Are The Fire) (EP)". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "TRIVIUM|full Official Chart History - Singles". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "The Crusade - Trivium". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "Trivium Cancels Vancouver Date". Blabbermouth.net. August 8, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. October 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. October 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. October 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
