Shadows Fall Retribution

2009, Shadows Fall was one of the originators of the new wave of American heavy metal. Starting in the mid-1990s, Shadows Fall effectively combined classic metal with modern extreme metal styles and set the early standard for imitators. And as the originators of sorts, they broke the genre into the mainstream music world with a couple Grammy nominations in 2006 and 2008. Largely sticking to their original formula over their 13-year career, Shadows Fall returns rejuvenated with their new album, "Retribution." The well-worn road that Shadows Fall walks arrives exactly where the map points to, and they only rarely leave their predetermined path.