Sirens (It Dies Today album)
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Sirens is the second full length studio album
Studio album
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 released by Buffalo
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-based Metalcore
Metalcore
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 band It Dies Today
It Dies Today
It Dies Today is a metalcore band that formed in Buffalo, New York during September, 2001.- History :It Dies Today formed in August 2001. The group was established in Buffalo, New York by vocalist Nicholas Brooks, guitarist Chris Cappelli and guitarist Steve Lemke...

. The album was released on October 17, 2006. The album is the last recorded material with ex-vocalist Nick Brooks. Since his departure, the bands current vocalist, Jason Wood has re-recorded "Sixth of June" and "Through Leaves, Over Bridges". These songs are available on their official myspace.

Sirens was leaked to Peer-to-Peer
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 file sharing programs on August 15, 2006.

Track listing

  1. "A Constant Reminder" - 3:31
  2. "A Port in Any Storm" - 3:14
  3. "The Bacchanal Affair" - 3:15
  4. "Sacred Heart (Sacré Cœur)" - 3:13
  5. "Sixth of June" - 3:04
  6. "Reignite the Fires" - 3:30
  7. "Black Bile, White Lies" - 3:19
  8. "Sirens" - 4:31
  9. "Through Leaves, Over Bridges" - 3:56
  10. "On the Road (To Damnation)" - 2:59
  11. "Turn Loose the Doves" - 4:17

  • The song "Sixth of June" is about Aileen Wuornos
    Aileen Wuornos
    Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990, claiming they raped or attempted to rape her while she was working as a prostitute...

    . In early press and on the leaked version it is referred to as "Damsel of Death." Released in 2006, if put together the CD's year with the song's title it becomes 6/6/6. The song was featured on the Resident Evil: Extinction soundtrack.
  • The song "Through Leaves, Over Bridges" is about Kurt Vonnegut
    Kurt Vonnegut
    Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. was a 20th century American writer. His works such as Cat's Cradle , Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions blend satire, gallows humor and science fiction. He was known for his humanist beliefs and was honorary president of the American Humanist Association.-Early...

    's "Long Walk to Forever". The song imitates the story, but appears to change the ending.
  • The song "On the Road (To Damnation)" is about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
    Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
    The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the last book of the New Testament of the Bible, called the Book of Revelation of Jesus Christ to Saint John the Evangelist at 6:1-8. The chapter tells of a "'book'/'scroll' in God's right hand that is sealed with seven seals"...

    .
  • The song "Sacred Heart" was featured briefly in the movie "Jennifer's Body
    Jennifer's Body
    Jennifer's Body is a 2009 black comedy horror film written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. The film stars Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, and Adam Brody. Fox portrays a newly-possessed teenage serial killer specializing in killing her male classmates as her best friend...

    "

Personnel

  • Nick Brooks - vocals
  • Chris Cappelli - lead guitar
  • Steve Lemke - rhythm guitar
  • Seth Thompson - bass
  • Nick Mirusso - drums
  • Sons of Nero
    Sons of Nero
    Sons of Nero is a graphic design group that was formed in 2000 by Matthew "Portland" Hay of the metalcore group Nora. It consists of four artists who primarily design artwork and packaging for bands and musical ensembles, but also design t-shirts and websites...

    - artwork
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