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Shadows and Ash (Fragmented)

Fragmented’s modern metal/metalcore album Shadows and Ash drops 27 Feb. Heavy & mellow tracks exploring romance, personal struggles, and observations of the world.
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18 songs
4:30Song Image
Aggressive melodic metalcore with djent groove, 170–190 BPM (~180), Downtuned 7/8-string guitars with tight palm-muted djent chugs, syncopated polyrhythms, sharp high-gain tone, pinch harmonics, and cutting lead harmonies, Punchy modern metal bass locked to guitars, Ultra-tight modern drum kit with fast double-bass, snappy snare, crisp cymbals, brief blast accents, Subtle industrial synth stabs and atmospheric risers for tension, never softening aggression, No clean singing, Vocals are 100% screamed: deep guttural growls, mid rasp, high shrieks, rapid register shifts, layered screams, gang-shout choruses, aggressive breakdown callouts, Structure: heavy rhythmic intro → groove verse → build → anthemic screamed chorus → djent breakdown → bridge/solo → final chorus → short outro, Production: modern polished metal mix, tight mid-forward guitars, clean low end, kick/bass locked, punchy drums, aggressive compressed vocals, stereo-wide leads, mono low end, Loud but dynamic
5:57Song Image
Emotional progressive metal ballad with atmospheric guitars, clean melodic vocals, soft ambient synths, expressive drumming, and dynamic builds, Clean vocals with emotional vibrato, light harmonies, and occasional soft raspy edges, Guitars: reverb-soaked leads, gentle polyrhythms, smooth low-gain chugs only during builds, Drums: warm, spacious, dynamic — soft verses, rising choruses, cinematic tom accents, Bass: warm, melodic, supportive, Mood: introspective, melancholic, uplifting, ethereal, Production: wide reverb, airy atmosphere, slow crescendos, emotional resonance
3:06Song Image
This progressive metalcore deathcore track opens with rapid, technical guitar riffs and syncopated djent-inspired rhythms, Layered blast beats and double-kick drums drive relentless momentum, while atonal, dissonant breakdowns accentuate intensity, Only guttural screams and deep grunts punctuate the mix, adding aggression, Sporadic atmospheric synths create moments of tension between complex, polyrhythmic sections and crushing, down-tuned grooves, The ending escalates in tempo and chaos, closing with a brutal final breakdown
3:42Song Image
A fierce metalcore track fuses djent grooves—syncopated 8-string riffs with punchy, staccato guitar—layered atop polyrhythmic drums and aggressive bass, Progressively structured, it alternates between brutal breakdowns, melodic atmospheric bridges with ambient leads, and soaring, effected guitar solos, Dynamic shifts, sudden tempo changes, and a mix of guttural growls and soaring screams amplify intensity throughout
5:15Song Image
Progressive Metalcore Genre: progressive metalcore, ambient metalcore, djent, atmospheric metal Vocals: mix of atmospheric melodic vocals, emotional fry screams, layered harsh vocals, whispered ad-libs, gang-shouts on breakdown hits, cosmic-sounding harmonies Guitars: tight low-tuned polyrhythms, percussive djent chugs, ambient lead lines, dissonant flourishes, syncopated breakdown patterns Drums: complex progressive rhythms, fast double-kick swells, rim-click ambience, explosive breakdown accents Bass: gritty, distorted, punchy low-end, locked to chugs Production: wide atmospheric reverb, ethereal pads, modern polished metalcore mix, cinematic breakdown impact, delay-enhanced vocal tails Mood: introspective, cosmic, emotional, intense, transformative Extra: emphasize heavy breakdowns with layered screams and crowd shouts; add ambient textures between section
6:29Song Image
Progressive Metalcore Genre: progressive metalcore, ambient metalcore, djent, atmospheric metal Vocals: mix of atmospheric melodic vocals, emotional fry screams, layered harsh vocals, whispered ad-libs, gang-shouts on breakdown hits, cosmic-sounding harmonies Guitars: tight low-tuned polyrhythms, percussive djent chugs, ambient lead lines, dissonant flourishes, syncopated breakdown patterns Drums: complex progressive rhythms, fast double-kick swells, rim-click ambience, explosive breakdown accents Bass: gritty, distorted, punchy low-end, locked to chugs Production: wide atmospheric reverb, ethereal pads, modern polished metalcore mix, cinematic breakdown impact, delay-enhanced vocal tails Mood: introspective, cosmic, emotional, intense, transformative Extra: emphasize heavy breakdowns with layered screams and crowd shouts; add ambient textures between section
3:39Song Image
Genre: djent-driven rap-deathcore / metalcore crossover with modern hip-hop energy and industrial edge, Tempo: 130–170 BPM; head-nodding grooves with halftime breakdowns, trap-influenced drops, and sudden stop-start accents, Guitars: 7/8-string guitars in Drop G or Drop F; tight palm-muted djent chugs, syncopated bounce riffs, percussive low-string hits, dissonant stabs, sliding accents, and rhythmic gaps designed for vocal flow, Drums: hybrid kit — triggered metal shells fused with trap kicks, punchy snares, hi-hat rolls, glitch fills, and crushing halftime breakdown grooves, Bass: distorted sub-bass layered with 808s, locked to kick patterns for chest-hitting impact and groove, Vocals: aggressive rap verses with sharp cadence and attitude; screamed and guttural vocals for hooks, breakdowns, and call-outs; layered gang shouts for impact, Structure: groove-first, riff-driven sections; rap-centric verses, explosive breakdown drops, rhythmic fake-outs, and evolving transitions
3:20Song Image
A fierce metalcore track fuses djent grooves—syncopated 8-string riffs with punchy, staccato guitar—layered atop polyrhythmic drums and aggressive bass, Progressively structured, it alternates between brutal breakdowns, melodic atmospheric bridges with ambient leads, and soaring, effected guitar solos, Dynamic shifts, sudden tempo changes, and a mix of guttural growls and soaring screams amplify intensity throughout
4:54Song Image
Emotional progressive metal ballad with atmospheric guitars, clean melodic vocals, soft ambient synths, expressive drumming, and dynamic builds, Clean vocals with emotional vibrato, light harmonies, and occasional soft raspy edges, Guitars: reverb-soaked leads, gentle polyrhythms, smooth low-gain chugs only during builds, Drums: warm, spacious, dynamic — soft verses, rising choruses, cinematic tom accents, Bass: warm, melodic, supportive, Mood: introspective, melancholic, uplifting, ethereal, Production: wide reverb, airy atmosphere, slow crescendos, emotional resonance
4:54Song Image
Opens with a crushing, syncopated breakdown featuring chugging djent guitars, punchy kick, and abrupt stops, Verses stay aggressive with tight, riff-heavy guitars and relentless drums, Choruses switch to soaring, melodic leads, layered harmonies, and double-time beats, The bridge returns to hard, stomping rhythms, using dissonant chords and polyrhythms for intensity
5:43Song Image
EBM / Dark EBM reimagining of a rock/metal ballad, Driving grooving bass pulse locked to a punchy kick; gritty analog bass with subtle overdrive + tight sidechain, plus a mechanical mid-bass layer, Tight industrial drums: crisp snare/clap, metallic hats, short gated reverbs, occasional distorted hits, Rhythmic synth stabs answer vocal phrases; cold pads for tension, Arrangement: filtered bass intro → sparse verse (bass+kick+pads) → build with rising noise + busier hats → chorus/drop: full bass weight, sharper stabs, dark hypnotic melodic hook that repeats and slowly evolves → breakdown to pads + motif + low “heartbeat” → final chorus bigger with extra harmonies and texture, Mood: nocturnal, authoritarian, gritty, hypnotic, dancefloor-forward yet emotional, Modern clean mix, heavy low end, controlled distortion, Vocals: intense spoken-sung/chantable, strong chorus hook
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Reimagine the track in a drum and bass style with high energy and forward momentum, The rhythm is driven by fast, tight breakbeats around 170–175 BPM, supported by a deep, rolling sub-bass and rhythmic bass movement, Use atmospheric pads, dark melodic elements, and evolving textures to build tension and release, Drops are driven by groove and bass pressure rather than chaos, Vocals are clean and controlled, delivered through melodic singing, spoken lines, or airy vocal layers — no screaming, growling, or harsh vocal techniques, Intensity comes from rhythm, bass, and progression, not aggression, Preserve the original melody and structure while translating the song into a fast-paced, immersive, and cinematic drum and bass interpretation that feels powerful, modern, and dance-floor focused
4:36Song Image
Reimagine the track in a dark electro EDM style with a heavy, pulsing electronic groove, The foundation is a tight four-on-the-floor kick or driving electro beat, paired with a deep, rhythmic bassline and sharp, sequenced synths in a minor key, The atmosphere is dark, hypnotic, and mechanical, built through repetition, tension, and evolving textures rather than chaos, Vocals are clean, controlled, and rhythmic, delivered through melodic singing, spoken phrases, or layered choral textures — no screaming, growling, or harsh vocal distortion, If intensity is needed, use rhythmic chants, filtered vocals, or vocoder-style harmonies instead of aggressive delivery, Preserve the original melody and structure while translating heaviness into electronic pressure and pulse, The result should feel dark, driving, and immersive, designed for late-night clubs rather than live bands
5:01Song Image
High-energy Drum & Bass track, Tempo 170–180 BPM, Fast breakbeats with tight, punchy drums, rolling basslines, and deep sub-bass, Rhythms are driving and energetic with sharp snare hits and syncopated grooves, Bass is heavy, modulated, and aggressive but clean, Atmosphere can be dark or futuristic with minimal melodic elements, Vocals: Stay as much true to the original sound, some changes if necessary, Modern electronic production, club-ready mix, intense momentum, late-night underground energy
4:58Song Image
Breakbeat / nu-skool breaks remix of an experimental prog-metal song (cinematic, dark, futuristic), Tempo 132–138 BPM, Verse: syncopated breakbeat groove with “late” backbeat feel, offbeat bass stabs, chopped guitar harmonics/atmospheric pads, phrasing in 7/8 or 5/4 with occasional 6/8 bar to keep it rolling, Pre: tension build with filtered breaks + rising orchestral/synth swells, Chorus: big anthemic hook in 4/4, add short 2/4 turnaround bars at phrase ends (stop-hit, quick breath, drop back in), Bridge/Breakdown: chaotic glitch-breaks + stutter edits, alternate 11/8, 13/16, 9/8, sudden rests, polymeter feel, heavy distorted reese + metallic hits, cinematic strings/brass accents, Dynamic contrast: heavy -> spacious -> heavy, Mood: moody, innovative, aggressive yet artistic, no cheesy EDM
5:06Song Image
Reimagine the original track as an intimate acoustic ensemble performance, Strip away all distortion, synths, and programmed elements, replacing them with warm, organic instrumentation, Acoustic guitar leads the arrangement with gentle strumming and fingerpicking, supported by upright bass, a restrained acoustic drum kit played with brushes or light sticks in a blues-influenced pocket, light hand percussion (shakers, brushes), and subtle piano or acoustic strings for depth, Dynamics are natural and expressive, allowing space and breath between phrases, Vocals are raw and close-mic’d, emphasizing emotion and lyrical clarity, with minimal reverb for a live-room feel, Maintain the original song’s melody and structure while softening the intensity into a heartfelt, unplugged interpretation that feels honest, human, and timeless
4:58Song Image
Reimagine the original track as an intimate acoustic ensemble performance, Strip away all distortion, synths, and programmed elements, replacing them with warm, organic instrumentation, Acoustic guitar leads the arrangement with gentle strumming and fingerpicking, supported by upright bass, a restrained acoustic drum kit played with brushes or light sticks in a blues-influenced pocket, light hand percussion (shakers, brushes), and subtle piano or acoustic strings for depth, Dynamics are natural and expressive, allowing space and breath between phrases, Vocals are raw and close-mic’d, emphasizing emotion and lyrical clarity, with minimal reverb for a live-room feel, Maintain the original song’s melody and structure while softening the intensity into a heartfelt, unplugged interpretation that feels honest, human, and timeless
3:09Song Image
A minimalist, cinematic piano-driven song at 60–100 BPM, Only piano and vocals: the piano uses expressive dynamics, arpeggios, and sustained, resonant chords, leveraging both silence and lingering notes, The vocal is close, clean, emotionally naked, with possible rasp or falsetto touches, The mood is dark and melancholic, building intensity via nuanced piano performance without layering, Natural reverb and intimate production underscore raw feeling