Conceived in Fire is the sixth album by the Christian metal

Christian metal

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 band Living Sacrifice

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. It would be the final album for Matt Putman, and the last album recorded before the band's five year retirement. The album artwork was done by renowned artist Travis Smith

Travis Smith (artist)

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, who has done artwork for Opeth

Opeth

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, Katatonia

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, Strapping Young Lad

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 and Soul Embraced

Soul Embraced

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to name a few. The album name comes from Hebrews 12:29, "For our God is a consuming fire."

Track listing

1. Imminent War – 3:11
2. Symbiotic – 4:16
3. 3x3 We Carried Your Body – 3:10
4. The Poisoning – 4:20
5. Send Your Regrets – 3:40
6. Subtle Alliance – 3:13
7. Into Again – 3:14
8. Separation – 3:02
9. Black Seeds – 2:53
10. Ignite – 4:15
11. Distrust – 3:07
12. The Martyr - 3:36
13. Reach for the Sky – 3:08

Credits

• Bruce Fitzhugh - Vocals/guitar
• Lance Garvin - Drums
• Rocky Gray - Guitar
• Arthur Green - Bass
• Matt Putman - Percussion/vocals
• Barry Poynter - Producer
• Jason Magnusson - Assistant Producer
• Andy Sneap - Mixing/mastering