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"Deceiver" Deluxe Edition Out Now on iTunes!
The Word Alive - Happy Holidays 2011vid

The Word Alive - Happy Holidays 2011

The Word Alive wants to wish you Happy Holidays! Imported from Uploads by TheWordAliveBand
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The Word Alive Dec 19, 2011
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The Word Alive's Photo Stream

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The Word Alive Dec 09, 2011
The Word Alive - Fearless Friends Tour Updatevid

The Word Alive - Fearless Friends Tour Update

The Word Alive check in from the road while on the 2011 Fearless Friends Tour. Deceiver Deluxe Edition is out now! iTunes: bit.ly Imported from Uploads…
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The Word Alive Dec 08, 2011
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The Word Alive @ TLA 12/2

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The Word Alive Dec 05, 2011 Originally by brittverophoto
2011 Fearless Records Holiday Saleblog

2011 Fearless Records Holiday Sale

We're excited to announce the Fearless Records 2011 Holiday Sale! Running from November 17th - January 3rd, grab AWESOME deals on our merch and CDs!You…
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The Word Alive Nov 18, 2011
Fearless Friends Tour Dates Full Lineupblog

Fearless Friends Tour Dates + Full Lineup

Hey guys, on behalf of myself and the rest of TWA I just wanted to let you guys know how excited we are to be…
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The Word Alive Sep 07, 2011
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Deceiver Deluxe Edition Out Now!blog

"Deceiver" Deluxe Edition Out Now!

Hey Team TWA!Today we release the Deluxe Edition of our debut full-length album Deceiver which is now available on iTunes. This edition features two BRAND…
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The Word Alive Jun 07, 2011
Noisecreep Premiere of The Wretched KC Blitz Remixblog

Noisecreep Premiere of "The Wretched" KC Blitz Remix

We have another premiere for all of you to check out! Head to AOL's Noisecreep to hear the KC Blitz Remix of our song "The…
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The Word Alive May 25, 2011
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THE WORD ALIVE meets Judy Part IIvid

THE WORD ALIVE meets Judy Part II

THE WORD ALIVE talk again with local Ocala resident Judy. Imported from Uploads by TheWordAliveBand
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The Word Alive May 25, 2011
THE WORD ALIVE guts a DEERvid

THE WORD ALIVE guts a DEER

While driving in the middle of the night through Texas, The Word Alive hit a deer that destroyed the front of thier van. These are…
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The Word Alive May 25, 2011
THE WORD ALIVE meets JUDYvid

THE WORD ALIVE meets JUDY

THE WORD ALIVE meet local Ocala resident Judy while recording thier debut ep with Andrew Wade in Ocala, Florida. Imported from Uploads by TheWordAliveBand
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The Word Alive May 25, 2011
The Word Alive - The Emptiness Tour 1vid

The Word Alive - The Emptiness Tour #1

The Word Alive has finished The Emptiness Tour with Alesana, A Skylit Drive, Of Mice & Men and We Came As Romans. This is the…
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The Word Alive May 23, 2011
Lights And Stones Lyric Videoblog

"Lights And Stones" Lyric Video

Check out the lyric video for our new song "Lights And Stones"! This song, along with "Apologician", is from the Deluxe Edition of our debut…
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The Word Alive May 23, 2011
The Word Alive - Lights And Stones Lyric Videovid

The Word Alive - Lights And Stones (Lyric Video)

The Word Alives lyric video for "Lights And Stones", the newest track being featured on the "Deceiver" Deluxe Edition. This track, along w/ the rest…
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The Word Alive May 23, 2011
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  • Label: Fearless Records
  • Label Type: indie
  • About:
    A full-length debut is a pivotal moment for most bands, but for Phoenix, AZ natives the Word Alive, it’s a battle-tested triumph. Considering the countless miles the band has traveled since their 2009 EP release, Empire, and the obstacles the six-piece has had to overcome along the way, every track of Deceiver pulsates with the passion and fury of a conquering army, and is the very definition of “shock and awe.”

    After traveling to Ocala, FL to record with up-and-coming producer Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, VersaEmerge), The Word Alive resurfaced from the studio armed with debut album Deceiver, a challenging, genre-bending opus that fully showcases the considerable abilities of one of heavy music’s true rising talents. Mastered by Alan Douches and featuring guest performances by Dave Stephens from We Came As Romans and Levi Benton of Miss May I, the album offers fans all that they love about The Word Alive and so much more.

    The Word Alive truly made their impact in 2009 when they released their debut EP Empire, which sold more than 20,000 copies and spent time on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart. Quickly winning over listeners with its scorching musicianship and singer Tyler “Telle” Smith’s hyperkinetic vocals, the EP set the stage for an even deeper, more innovative full-length to follow.

    “On Deceiver, we wanted to take everything that we did on the EP and boost it times ten,” says Smith. “We got to do everything that we feel represents us on this album. In some parts it sounds like you could almost be listening to an ambient/indie band because of the electronic influences, in other parts it’s dark and almost creepy. We spent a lot of time before writing the album thinking of how we could sample other instruments to really add depth—either keyboard parts that Dusty [Riach, keyboardist] would do, or cello, violins and different percussion instruments.

    “One thing’s for sure,” Smith adds. “On this album, when we’re heavy, we’re way heavier.”

    A major difference to note among Deceiver’s blistering instrumentation is the hefty contributions of new drummer Justin Salinas, formerly of My Children My Bride and Scars of Tomorrow. With Salinas now in the fold, TWA is ready to take on the world.

    “Deceiver is not a concept album, but it’s got a lot of heavy theme stuff that goes along with the title,” explains Smith. “Over the past year, we’ve gone through some big changes, and we poured those experiences into this album.”

    The group kept the road ever-present in mind when writing much of Deceiver, knowing that massive touring would be in the immediate future. Their intense touring schedule in support of the album has included a summer run on Warped Tour 2010, as well as tours with Bleeding Through, A Day To Remember and Underoath. 2011 is poised to be their biggest yet, with U.S. and European tours with We Came As Romans and a full summer on Vans Warped Tour, followed by a slot on Soundwave Revolution in Australia and a U.S. run for the fall.

    “We really wanted it to be an experience when you come to our show,” says Smith. “What I think a lot of musicians forget is that people are paying to be entertained. With this album we definitely thought of the live show, and how we could make every fan, or even a person who’s never heard of us, think, ‘Man, it sounded like there were 15 people up there, and it was just awesome.’”

    The Word Alive’s debut album Deceiver is available now. The Deceiver: Deluxe Edition featuring two new tracks, remixes and videos is also now available digitally.
  • Members:
    "Telle" Tyler Smith - Vocals
    Tony Pizzuti - Guitar/Vocals
    Zach Hansen - Guitar/Vocals
    Dusty Riach - Keys
    Justin Salinas - Drums
    Daniel Shapiro - Bass
  • Member Since: 2009-02-06