Wounds is the third full-length release by American blackened death metal band The Funeral Pyre. It was released on May 27, 2008.
Unlike their earlier works, this album features no keyboards, instead replacing long-time keyboard player Daniella Jones with guitarist Justin Garcia. According to the band's official webpage, "We did 2 records with keyboards. We loved doing those records with keyboards. Things eventually started to not work out between both parties."The Funeral Pyre's Official Web Page| Listening to Music for the Wrong Reasons However, near the end of their first tour of this album, Garcia, too, left the band and was replaced by Lanny Perelman, formerly a member of Cerberus.
The musical qualities are different from their first two albums. Many of the death metal elements were removed from this album and has been considered a loss for the band.[ All Music - The Funeral Pyre - Wounds Review] However, the band's work on Wounds was praised for the songwriting and musicianship value of the album.Mouth of War - The Funeral Pyre - Wounds Review
Guest vocals on the title track, "Wounds", were provided by Makh Daniels of the band Early Graves.
Track listing
Personnel James Joyce - guitar Justin Garcia - guitar Alex Hernandez - drums John Strachan - vocals Adam Campbell - bass guitar
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