Shadows Fall Threads Of Life

2007, The leaders of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal unleash their forth ful length. For those who've already been paying attention, the band's continued musical growth won't come as much of a surprise -- in terms of pure musicianship, SHADOWS FALL has long been one of the most highly respected bands in the metal community, boasting a lineup that could easily go toe-to-toe with rock's most legendary players. Guitarists Matt Bachand and Jon Donais are former guest columnists for Guitar World magazine, and the pair recently had the honor of being included in the mag's "Top 100 Guitarists of All Time" list. Bassist Paul Romanko is a regular contributor to Guitar World's Bass Guitar magazine, while drummer Jason Bittner pens a column for Modern Drummer, whose readers voted him "Best Metal Drummer" in year-end polls for 2005 and 2006. And with his four-foot-long dreadlocks, powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Brian Fair -- a frequent guest host on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" -- is one of the most charismatic and recognizable frontmen in metal.'