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2024 studio album by Wage War From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stigma is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Wage War. The album was released on June 21, 2024, through Fearless Records and was produced by Drew Fulk.[1]
On March 21, 2024, the band released the first single, "Magnetic".[2] On April 12, the band released the second single "Nail5". On the same day, the band announced the album's title, release date, cover, and tracklist. The release date was set for June 21, 2024.[3][4] On May 17, the band released the third single "Tombstone".[5]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8/10[6] |
| Distorted Sound Magazine | 9/10[7] |
| Dork |   [8] |
| Kerrang! | [9] |
| Sputnikmusic | 0.5/5[10] |
| Wall of Sound | 8/10[11] |
Stigma received mostly positive reviews from critics. Blabbermouth.net stated that "Wage War's evolution shows on "Stigma" with lead single "Magnetic". This is a soft, ethereal song, which is unusual for the band and gives a nod to contemporaries Bad Omens and Sleep Token. "Magnetic" has pop vocals, with heavy effects on Briton Bond's vocal lines, and rich guitars, making this a very pop-friendly song. It's also the most mainstream-sounding song these guys have released to date."[6] Jake Richardson of Kerrang! stated that "The ominous, atmospheric dancehall vibes of opener The Show's About to Start quickly give way to the chunky riffs of guitarists Cody Quistad and Seth Blake, and from there on out, the band deliver 10 tracks of unrelenting metalcore might".[9]
Stigma has been described as metalcore[9][8] with electronic, pop, and hip hop elements.[7]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Show's About to Start" | 3:17 | |
| 2. | "Self Sacrifice" |
| 2:57 |
| 3. | "Magnetic" |
| 3:13 |
| 4. | "Nail5" |
| 2:34 |
| 5. | "Blur" |
| 3:02 |
| 6. | "Tombstone" |
| 2:58 |
| 7. | "Happy Hunting" |
| 2:59 |
| 8. | "Hellbent" |
| 3:05 |
| 9. | "In My Blood" |
| 2:58 |
| 10. | "Is This How It Ends?" |
| 3:59 |
| Total length: | 31:02 | ||
Wage War
Additional personnel
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[12] | 67 |
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