''The Madness'' is the second studio album by American

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band Art of Anarchy, released on March 24, 2017. It is the first album to feature former Creed vocalist

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since the passing of former member

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in 2015. According to the website Loudwire.com, the band took "a new direction" with their music on the album.

Reception

Chad Childers from Loudwire reviewed the album, stating "The musicianship is strong, the writing connects and they have a disc that could go deep in terms of radio singles. The Madness is just the beginning of what looks like a bright future".Art of Anarchy album review
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Track listing

Personnel

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– lead guitar, backing vocals *Jon Votta – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals *

– lead vocals *

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– bass guitar, backing vocals *Vince Votta – drums, percussion

References

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