Redemption (Shadows Fall song)
| "Redemption" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Shadows Fall | ||||
| from the album Threads of Life | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | September 2006 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 4:17 (Album Version) 3:40 (Music Video Version) | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | Matt Bachand, Jason Bittner, Jonathan Donais, Brian Fair, Paul Romanko | |||
| Producer | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
| Shadows Fall singles chronology | ||||
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"Redemption" is the lead single from the album Threads of Life by American heavy metal band Shadows Fall. It has a thrash melodic with heavy riffs. The song made its premiere on Sirius Radio's Hard Attack station on February 16, 2007, and was released on iTunes on February 20. The song was sent to radio in March. On December 6, 2007, Redemption was nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.[1][2] It appeared on the game Madden NFL 08.[3]
The bands lead singer Brian Fair stated "The song is a celebration of the power of music and the human voice as an agent of change."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Redemption" (album version) | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Redemption" (edit) | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Redemption" (instrumental) | 4:17 |
Music video
The band filmed a music video for "Redemption", directed by Zach Merck. Filmed in Los Angeles, it shows the band playing the song on a roof.
Chart position
The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard 200 Mainstream Rock chart.
Personnel
Shadows Fall
- Brian Fair – lead vocals
- Jonathan Donais – lead guitar
- Matt Bachand – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Paul Romanko – bass guitar
- Jason Bittner – drums
References
- ^ "50th Annual GRAMMY Awards". The Recording Academy. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "SHADOWS FALL: 'The Daily Habit' Performance Of 'Redemption' Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. March 31, 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Madden NFL 08 Soundtrack Revealed". IGN. June 28, 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Blabbermouth (December 10, 2007). "SHADOWS FALL Singer Comments On Second GRAMMY Nomination". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 20, 2025.