Shapeshifter (Memphis May Fire album)
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| Released | March 28, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
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| Length | 30:02 | |||
| Label | Rise | |||
| Producer | Kellen McGregor | |||
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| Singles from Shapeshifter | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   [1] |
| Distorted Sound | 6/10[2] |
| Kerrang! | [3] |
| Out of Rage | 7/10[4] |
| Blabbermouth.net |  [5] |
| Narc Magazine | [6] |
Shapeshifter is the eighth studio album by American metalcore band Memphis May Fire. It was released on March 28, 2025 through the band's longtime label Rise Records and was produced by their guitarist Kellen McGregor.
Background and promotion
[edit]After the release of Remade In Misery, the band toured throughout 2023 and 2024, joining Asking Alexandria, The Word Alive and Archers on the All My Friends tour and co-headlining the We Want Your Misery tour, together with Atreyu, as well joining alternative band Anberlin as a live replacement for vocalist Stephen Christian throughout 2024.
On April 17, 2024, the band released a new single entitled "Chaotic" with a corresponding music video. A second single, Paralyzed, was released on June 26, 2024, followed by singles "Necessary Evil" on July 31, "Infection" on September 4 and "Hell Is Empty" on October 9. The sixth single, Shapeshifter, was released on November 20, 2024, coinciding with the announcement of the album, also titled Shapeshifter, with its release date and track list. On January 8, 2025, the band released the seventh single titled "Overdose" which featured guest vocals from Christian Lindskog of Blindside.[7] On February 19, 2025, the eighth single titled "The Other Side" was released.[8]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Kellen McGregor, Matty Mullins, and Cody Quistad. Additional writing on "Chaotic" by Jon Lundin and on "Hell Is Empty" by Blair Daly and Zac Maloy..
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chaotic" | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Infection" | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Overdose" (featuring Blindside) | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Paralyzed" | 3:15 |
| 5. | "Hell Is Empty" | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Necessary Evil" | 2:56 |
| 7. | "The Other Side" | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Shapeshifter" | 3:05 |
| 9. | "Versus" | 1:39 |
| 10. | "Love Is War" | 3:40 |
| Total length: | 30:02 | |
Personnel
[edit]Memphis May Fire
[edit]- Matty Mullins – vocals
- Kellen McGregor – guitars, production, recording, mixing, mastering
- Cory Elder – bass
- Jake Garland – drums
Additional contributors
[edit]- Cameron Mizell – vocal production
- Christian Lindskog – additional vocals on "Overdose"
- Matt Collamore – 3D renderings
- Kevin Moore – album layout
- Chris Rusey – album layout
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[9] | 64 |
References
[edit]- ^ McGuire, Kevin (March 28, 2025). "Memphis May Fire, "Shapeshifter" Review".
- ^ Sheldon, Izzy (March 31, 2025). "Shapeshifter - Memphis May Fire - Distorted Sound".
- ^ Roberts, Rachel (March 28, 2025). "Album Review: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter - Kerrang!".
- ^ Lashmar, Kirk (March 23, 2025). "REVIEW: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter".
- ^ Erickson, Anne (March 28, 2025). "Reviews - Shapeshifter - BLABBERMOUTH.NET".
- ^ Doyle, Laura (March 27, 2025). "ALBUM REVIEW: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter".
- ^ "Memphis May Fire Share New Single and Video for "Overdose": Watch". MetalSucks. January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Memphis May Fire deliver new single "The Other Side" along with music video". Lambgoat. February 19, 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
External links
[edit]- LaPierre, Megan (July 21, 2023). "Atreyu and Memphis May Fire Announce Co-Headlining We Want Your Misery Tour". Exclaim. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- Kennelty, Greg (January 9, 2024). "ASKING ALEXANDRIA Announces U.S. Tour With MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, THE WORD ALIVE & NERV". Metal Injection.
- Johnson, Ryan (October 18, 2023). "Anberlin Hire Memphis May Fire's Matty Mullins As Their New Touring Vocalist". ThePRP.
- Kenny, Keith (November 22, 2024). "Memphis May Fire Unveils "Shapeshifter": A Powerful New Single and Album Announcement". Metalcue.