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Heavily influenced by classic metal and thrash metalcore.

"The Reckoning" was chosen as the first single because it balances the project’s dual identity: born_through_fire_the_reckoning_official_music_...

Scenes of Lambesis underwater reflect the "struggle to breathe" described in the lyrics. Heavily influenced by classic metal and thrash metalcore

Critics noted the track's arena metalcore vibe and its use of emotional vocal layers. The song explores the concept of a "reckoning"

The song explores the concept of a "reckoning" not as a single event, but as a persistent, inevitable confrontation with one’s own choices.

"The Reckoning" is the lead single from Born Through Fire's debut album, (2023). This project is a collaboration between Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) and guitarist Joey Alarcon (Wolves At The Gate). 🎬 Visual & Technical Symbolism

The "reckoning" is described as a "pain that prompts me to do something"—using suffering as a necessary reminder to "breathe" and change.