The Word Alive is an American metalcore band formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2008. The band was signed to Fearless Records since their formation. In 2022, they changed their label and signed to Thriller Records. The band currently consists of vocalist Tyler Smith, guitarists Zack Hansen and Jose DelRio, and drummer Daniel Nelson. The group has had several line-up changes throughout their career, with Hansen as the only remaining founding member. Their second EP, Empire reached No. 15 on the Top Heatseekers, meeting a great amount of positive acclaim upon its release in 2009. The following year, the group recorded and released their debut studio album, Deceiver on August 31, 2010, which reached No. 97 on the Billboard 200 and 15 on Independent Albums.

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Anberlin Announce 2024 Australian Tour

The tour marks singer Stephen Christian's final Australian shows before he takes a touring hiatus.

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Album Review: The Word Alive - Monomania

"Cleverly carried by an incomparable audio tale that is told through nu-metal nuances, synthesised beats and a ripping, raging voice."

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Fans Help The Word Alive Singer Raise $11,000 For His Sick Pup In Just One Day

We send our best wishes to Smith and Colby!

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Live Review: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive

"They also introduced pyro to proceedings."

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Live Review: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive

"Parkway Drive have transcended generations, genres and cultures and because of this, a worldwide adoration has followed deservedly."

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Live Review: Parkway Drive, Thy Art Is Murder, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive

"Parkway Drive delivered us a lifetime memory; simply unforgettable. "

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Album Review: The Word Alive - 'REAL.'

Progression meets monotony.

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Album Review: The Word Alive - 'Deceiver'

A strong debut for some up and coming metalcore stars