AS I LAY DYING'S 'AN OCEAN BETWEEN US' INTERNATIONAL CHART NEWS
Metal Blade Records is proud to herald the ongoing chart success of AS I LAY DYING's brand new release, AN OCEAN BETWEEN US. The band Alternative Press calls "…one of the best pure-metal bands America has to offer" noted last week's album debut as the highest of their career – and the highest debut in their label's 25-year history.
The album that is getting rave reviews from publications worldwide scanned nearly 40,000 units its first week out in the USA and landed at #8 on our Billboard Top 200 charts – the highest rock debut on the chart that week! AN OCEAN BETWEEN US is hanging in the Top 40 its second week out, in the USA and Canada, charting at #39 in both countries. Other Top 200 debuts around the world include a #117 debut in the UK and #154 in Japan. Top 50 International debuts also include #11 in Australia, #24 debut in Germany, #25 in the Netherlands, #33 in Austria and #43 in Switzerland.
The album's acclaim is widespread. Decibel Magazine (USA) states "…to these battered ears (this album) is a revelation…" and Kerrang! (UK) says "(this album is) by far the most aggressive, in your face statement they have ever made." Abort Magazine (Canada) adds of their progression "An Ocean Between Us is their largest notch yet. Growing technically and musically as a band, this recording shows a much fuller sound then in previously album. These twelve tracks show a definite maturity and diversity to the band, there is something here for every fan of tight, fast, smart metal."
The recognition in sales and criticism for AN OCEAN BETWEEN US, is just the beginning of AS I LAY DYING's journey this time around!
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