Trivium formed in Florida around 2000, and quickly gained recognition for their talented musicianship in the new-thrash field. This debut offering is a bit rough around the edges, as the production and mix isn't particularly great, at least when compared to the band's vastly improved followups. The vocal style (which will alternate throughout the group's releases) is primarily shouty, with a few clean sections mixed in. There are guitar solos present, which is a plus. Often the newer thrash/core bands will forego solos entirely, choosing to ignore the bands that gave birth to their musical style of choice. Trivium, however, makes sure to let the six strings wail. While good, the quality of the solos will increase dramatically in the coming years.
There are some competent tracks here, but occasionally a bit samey and generic.
"Fugue (A Revelation)" is full of energy, and the strong "Requiem" matches its intensity. Other good standouts include "Falling to Grey," "If I Could Collapse the Masses," and the title song.

TRACK LIST:
1. Inception, The Bleeding Skies
2. Pillars of Serpents
3. If I Could Collapse the Masses
4. Fugue (A Revelation)
5. Requiem
6. Ember to Inferno
7. Ashes
8. To Burn the Eye
9. Falling to Grey
10. My Hatred
11. When All Light Dies
12. A View of Burning Empires