Redemption (Shadows Fall song)

"Redemption" is the lead single from the album Threads of Life by American heavy metal band Shadows Fall. It has a thrash melodic with heavy riffs. The song made its premiere on Sirius Radio's Hard Attack station on February 16, 2007, and was released on iTunes on February 20. The song was sent to radio in March. On December 6, 2007, Redemption was nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance.^[1][2] It appeared on the game Madden NFL 08.^[3]

"Redemption"
Single by Shadows Fall
from the album Threads of Life
Released	February 14, 2007
Recorded	September 2006
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	4:17 (Album Version) 3:40 (Music Video Version)
Label	Atlantic
Songwriters	Matt Bachand, Jason Bittner, Jonathan Donais, Brian Fair, Paul Romanko
Producer	Nick Raskulinecz
Shadows Fall singles chronology
"Inspiration on Demand" (2005) "Redemption" (2007) "Another Hero Lost" (2007)

The bands lead singer Brian Fair stated "The song is a celebration of the power of music and the human voice as an agent of change."^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Redemption" (album version)	4:19
2.	"Redemption" (edit)	3:35
3.	"Redemption" (instrumental)	4:17

Music video

The band filmed a music video for "Redemption", directed by Zach Merck. Filmed in Los Angeles, it shows the band playing the song on a roof.

Chart position

The song peaked at number 36 on the Billboard 200 Mainstream Rock chart.

Personnel

Shadows Fall

• Brian Fair – lead vocals
• Jonathan Donais – lead guitar
• Matt Bachand – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Paul Romanko – bass guitar
• Jason Bittner – drums