''The Price of Existence'' is the second album by American

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, released in 2006. This is their first album to feature vocalist Eddie Hermida and lead guitarist Chris Storey. It has sold approximately 20,000 records worldwide. The bonus tracks on the

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n release are actually two tracks from the band's previous album '' Hate, Malice, Revenge''.

Song information

The title of track 4 is a quote from prominent

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. The song's theme also matches Brower's opinion on how the Earth is dying and his concern about mankind disregarding mother nature. Track 7 is an instrumental song, its title, "Greyson" is the name of rhythm guitarist Ben Orum's then-newborn son.

Track listing

Personnel

;All Shall Perish *Hernan "Eddie" Hermida –

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*Chris Storey –

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*Ben Orum – rhythm guitar *Mike Tiner –

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*Matt Kuykendall – drums ;Production *Engineered by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios, Oakland,

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Price of Existence, The 2006 albums All Shall Perish albums