time signature. Critics described its sound as "stupid heavy" and "percussive," characterized by choppy riffs and melodic leads.
: It features low-tuned, percussive riffing played on 8-string guitars . A Wolf Amongst Ravens
: The song is played at 136 Beats Per Minute (BPM) with a time signature
The track is noted for its extreme technicality and rhythmic complexity: : The song is played at 136 Beats
is the closing track from the 2013 album Wolves Within by the American progressive metalcore band After the Burial . Released through Sumerian Records , the song is widely considered a staple of the "djent" subgenre and a fan favorite in the band's live performances. Composition and Style
: The opening lines, "Into the grey, a wolf amongst ravens," suggest a protagonist who is an outsider or a predator hiding in plain sight.
The song was composed by the band's core lineup at the time: : Vocals and lyrics. Trent Hafdahl : Lead guitar.