Shapeshifter (Memphis May Fire album)

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Shapeshifter
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Studio album by
Memphis May Fire
ReleasedMarch 28, 2025
Recorded2023–2024
Genre
Length30:02
Label Rise
Producer Kellen McGregor
Memphis May Fire chronology
Remade in Misery
(2022)		Shapeshifter
(2025)
Singles from Shapeshifter
  1. "Chaotic"
    Released: April 17, 2024
  2. "Paralyzed"
    Released: June 26, 2024
  3. "Necessary Evil"
    Released: July 31, 2024
  4. "Infection"
    Released: September 4, 2024
  5. "Hell Is Empty"
    Released: October 9, 2024
  6. "Shapeshifter"
    Released: November 20, 2024
  7. "Overdose"
    Released: January 8, 2025
  8. "The Other Side"
    Released: February 19, 2025
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
Distorted Sound6/10 [2]
Kerrang! Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
Out of Rage7/10 [4]
Blabbermouth.net Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Narc MagazineStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [6]

Shapeshifter is the eighth studio album by American metalcore band Memphis May Fire. It was released on March 28, 2025 through the band's longtime label Rise Records and was produced by their guitarist Kellen McGregor.

Contents

Background and promotion

After the release of Remade In Misery, the band toured throughout 2023 and 2024, joining Asking Alexandria, The Word Alive and Archers on the All My Friends tour and co-headlining the We Want Your Misery tour, together with Atreyu, as well joining alternative band Anberlin as a live replacement for vocalist Stephen Christian throughout 2024.

On April 17, 2024, the band released a new single entitled "Chaotic" with a corresponding music video. A second single, Paralyzed, was released on June 26, 2024, followed by singles "Necessary Evil" on July 31, "Infection" on September 4 and "Hell Is Empty" on October 9. The sixth single, Shapeshifter, was released on November 20, 2024, coinciding with the announcement of the album, also titled Shapeshifter, with its release date and track list. On January 8, 2025, the band released the seventh single titled "Overdose" which featured guest vocals from Christian Lindskog of Blindside. [7] On February 19, 2025, the eighth single titled "The Other Side" was released. [8]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Kellen McGregor, Matty Mullins, and Cody Quistad. Additional writing on "Chaotic" by Jon Lundin and on "Hell Is Empty" by Blair Daly and Zac Maloy.

Shapeshifter track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Chaotic"2:51
2."Infection"2:47
3."Overdose" (featuring Blindside)3:07
4."Paralyzed"3:15
5."Hell Is Empty"2:57
6."Necessary Evil"2:56
7."The Other Side"3:45
8."Shapeshifter"3:05
9."Versus"1:39
10."Love Is War"3:40
Total length:30:02

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [9]

Memphis May Fire

Additional contributors

Charts

Chart performance for Shapeshifter
Chart (2025)Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [10] 64

References

  1. ↑ McGuire, Kevin (March 28, 2025). "Memphis May Fire, "Shapeshifter" Review".
  2. ↑ Sheldon, Izzy (March 31, 2025). "Shapeshifter - Memphis May Fire - Distorted Sound".
  3. ↑ Roberts, Rachel (March 28, 2025). "Album Review: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter - Kerrang!".
  4. ↑ Lashmar, Kirk (March 23, 2025). "REVIEW: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter".
  5. ↑ Erickson, Anne (March 28, 2025). "Reviews - Shapeshifter - BLABBERMOUTH.NET".
  6. ↑ Doyle, Laura (March 27, 2025). "ALBUM REVIEW: Memphis May Fire - Shapeshifter".
  7. ↑ "Memphis May Fire Share New Single and Video for "Overdose": Watch". MetalSucks. January 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Memphis May Fire deliver new single "The Other Side" along with music video". Lambgoat. February 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ Shapeshifter (Media notes). Memphis May Fire. Rise Records. March 28, 2025.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
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