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The Word Alive
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The next The Word Alive concert is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025 at Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA, United States. See all 17 upcoming concerts
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About The Word Alive
Hometown
Nashville, TN, United States
Formed
2008
Genre
Rock
For more than a decade, Arizona metalcore outfit The Word Alive has pushed the boundaries of the genre while combining heavy riffs with melody.
∙ Though his tenure was short, Escape the Fate frontman Craig Mabbitt founded the group alongside guitarists Zack Hansen and Tony Pizzuti in 2008.
∙ After signing to L.A. punk label Fearless Records, The Word Alive debuted with the 2009 EP Empire, which climbed to No. 15 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
∙ Beginning with their 2010 debut LP, Deceiver, the band’s first four albums reached the top half of the Billboard 200.
∙ In 2012, 19-year-old online drumming sensation Luke Holland joined the group, remaining with them until the end of 2016.
∙ The Word Alive collaborated with electronic acts The Glitch Mob and Mako on “RISE,” the theme song for 2018’s League of Legends World Championship.
Members of The Word Alive include, or have included, Luke Holland, Zack Hansen, Telle Smith, and Daniel Shapiro.
Influenced by The Word AliveThe Word Alive has influenced the music of Shards of Narsil, Scyla, Alternative Ties and more.
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