"Determined" is a song by American metal band

Mudvayne Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1996. Known for their sonic experimentation, face and body paint, masks and uniforms, the band has sold over six million records worldwide, including nearly three millio ...

and the first single from their 2005 album ''

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''.

Music

The song contains elements of

thrash metal Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...

and

hardcore punk Hardcore punk (also known as simply hardcore) is a punk rock music genre and subculture that originated in the late 1970s. It is generally faster, harder, and more aggressive than other forms of punk rock. Its roots can be traced to earlier punk ...

Music video

The

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for "Determined" shows the band playing the song in front of a large group of

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fans. It was recorded in New York City.

Appearances in other media

The censored version of the song is featured in the soundtrack to '' Need for Speed: Underground 2''.

Live performance

Mudvayne performed the song live for the first time in early 2005 during a small clubs tour. It has since become a regular part of the band's setlist.

Reception

Johnny Loftus of

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called the song "one of Mudvayne's all-time strongest tracks". It also received praise from ''

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''. The song was nominated at the

2006 Grammy Awards The 48th Annual Grammy Awards took place on February 8, 2006, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning from October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. Irish rock band U2 were ...

for

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but lost to Slipknot's " Before I Forget".

Sources

External links

Official music video
2005 singles Mudvayne songs 2005 songs Thrash metal songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Chad Gray Songs written by Ryan Martinie Songs written by Matthew McDonough Songs written by Greg Tribbett Music videos directed by Dale Resteghini {{Metal-song-stub