Violent Nature
| Violent Nature | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 19, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 32:08 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
| Producer | Jon Eberhard[1] | |||
| I Prevail chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Violent Nature | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| Boolin Tunes | 4/10[3] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[4] |
| Metal Hammer | [5] |
| Wall of Sound | 6/10[6] |
Violent Nature is the fourth studio album by the American rock band I Prevail, released on September 19, 2025, through Fearless Records. It was the band's first album released following the departure of former clean vocalist Brian Burkheiser and the first to feature bassist Jon Eberhard, who also produced the album.[1]
Release
On May 23, 2025, a week after the announcement of Burkheiser's departure,[7] the band released the single, "Violent Nature".[8] On June 20, a second single, "Into Hell", was released.[9] On July 15, the band announced their fourth studio album, titled Violent Nature, would release on September 19, and in the same week released a third single, "Rain".[10][11] On August 15, the album's fourth single, "Annihilate Me", was released.[12]
Composition
Violent Nature has been described as metalcore[4] with elements of deathcore,[3] pop rock,[3] melodic metalcore,[6] grunge,[13] nu metal,[13] and hard rock.[14]
Track listing
All tracks are written by I Prevail (Dylan Bowman, Jon Eberhard, Gabe Helguera, Steve Menoian, Eric Vanlerberghe).
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Synthetic Soul" | 4:30 |
| 2. | "NWO" | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Pray" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Annihilate Me" | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Violent Nature" | 2:10 |
| 6. | "Rain" | 3:23 |
| 7. | "Into Hell" | 3:12 |
| 8. | "Crimson & Clover" | 3:47 |
| 9. | "God" | 2:38 |
| 10. | "Stay Away" | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 32:08 | |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from Tidal.[15]
I Prevail
- Eric Vanlerberghe – lead vocals, composer
- Steve Menoian – lead guitar, composer
- Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, composer
- Jon Eberhard – bass, keyboards, composer, recording engineer, production[1]
- Gabe Helguera – drums, composer
Production
- Zakk Cervini – mixing engineer
- Julian Gargiulo – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Lucas Alexiades – additional mixing
- Jordan Kulp – additional mixing
- Nick Matzkows – additional engineering
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[16] | 17 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[17] | 37 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[18] | 183 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[19] | 57 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[20] | 19 |
| UK Album Sales (OCC)[21] | 81 |
| US Billboard 200[22] | 161 |
References
- ^ a b c Markland, Carl (July 20, 2025). "I Prevail announce new album 'Violent Nature' with explosive new single "Rain"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Violent Nature - I Prevail". AllMusic. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ a b c Tan, Jonathan (September 16, 2025). "Album Review: I Prevail – Violent Nature". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Hingle, James (September 15, 2025). "Album review: I Prevail – Violent Nature". Kerrang!. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Young, Nik (September 17, 2025). "I Prevail Violent Nature review: the metalcore heavyweights' fourth album is a little hit and miss, but the hits go hard". Metal Hammer. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Henderson, Cory-James (September 15, 2025). "I Prevail – Violent Nature (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (May 15, 2025). "I Prevail Announce Split With Co-Vocalist Brian Burkheiser in New Statement". Loudwire. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "I Prevail Releases New Single 'Violent Nature'". Blabbermouth.net. May 23, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "I Prevail Releases New Single 'Into Hell'". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "I Prevail reveal cover art and track listing for new album "Violent Nature"". Lambgoat. July 16, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (July 18, 2025). "I Prevail announce 'Violent Nature' album with battering new song "Rain"". Revolver. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Howell, Maddy (August 15, 2025). "I Prevail Unleash Explosive Single 'Annihilate Me'". Rock Sound. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Nuttall, Luke (September 17, 2025). "Album Review: I Prevail – 'Violent Nature'". The Soundboard. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ Trail, Jessica (September 18, 2025). "Violent Nature by I Prevail". Loud Hailer. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "Violent Nature / I Prevail / Credits / Violent Nature / I Prevail – TIDAL". Tidal. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – I Prevail – Violent Nature". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – I Prevail – Violent Nature" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – I Prevail – Violent Nature" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – I Prevail – Violent Nature" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 2/10/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ "I Prevail Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2025.