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Kirisute Gomen

Shogun
Trivium - Shogun.jpg
Studio album by Trivium
Released September 30, 2008
Recorded Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre
Length 66:41
79:18 (Special Edition)
Label Roadrunner
Producer
Trivium chronology
The Crusade
(2006)The Crusade2006
Shogun
(2008)
In Waves
(2011)In Waves2011
Singles from Shogun
  1. "Kirisute Gomen"
    Released: August 11, 2008
  2. "Into the Mouth of Hell We March"
    Released: September 21, 2008
  3. "Down from the Sky"
    Released: March 1, 2009
  4. "Throes of Perdition"
    Released: May 27, 2009
Alternative cover
Special edition
Special edition
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com 4/5 stars
Allmusic 4.5/5 stars
IGN 8.2/10 stars
Rock Sound 8/10 stars
Ultimate-Guitar.com 9.3/10 stars
MetalSucks 4/5 stars

Shogun (将軍?, Shōgun) About this sound listen  is the fourth studio album by American metal band Trivium. The album was released worldwide on various dates between September 23 and October 1, 2008 through Roadrunner Records. It is their last release to feature original drummer Travis Smith. Work on the album is noted to have begun with producer Nick Raskulinecz in October 2007, with the band stating that they chose not to work with Jason Suecof again as they wanted to explore new ideas.

In an interview with Metal Injection, Matt Heafy stated:

In an interview with Revolver, Corey Beaulieu stated:

On June 16, 2008, Trivium posted a bulletin on their MySpace profile titled "New Album Update" with an embedded YouTube video, implying that the album would be released on September 30, 2008, by Roadrunner. On July 31, 2008, the first track from the new album, "Kirisute Gomen", was made available as a free digital download through the Roadrunner Records website for 24 hours only. On August 8, 2008, the cover art for the album was revealed. On August 12, 2008, the fourth track from the new album, "Into the Mouth of Hell We March", was made available for purchase on iTunes. On September 1, 2008, the third track and first single from the album "Down from the Sky" was made available for purchase on iTunes, as well as in stores. On September 2, 2008, the music video for "Down from the Sky" was released (exclusively) on MySpace. The band would later upload "Throes of Perdition" to their MySpace page on September 17, 2008 and on September 23, 2008 the complete album was added.


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