''Topple the Giants'' is the second EP by American

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, released on April 2, 2013 by Pavement Entertainment. It marks the band's first release in 6 years, after the release of ''

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''. It is the only release to feature guitarist Tim Fluckey on lead vocals. Additionally, it is the band's first release as a three-piece. The EP includes new music, along with older songs re-recorded with the new line-up.

Background

On July 19, 2011, the band announced that they are going in the studio soon to record their upcoming material. Later that year, they announced an EP that would be available for digital release in February 2012 with a special edition physical release in March, along with a studio album release in the summer. However, on May 22, 2012, they announced that the EP was delayed until further notice. Finally, after signing a record deal with Pavement Entertainment in January 2013, the band announced the EP's release date to be April 2, 2013. The Metal website

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put this album artwork as considered to be one of the worst album covers ever.

Track listing

All songs written by Adema, except otherwise noted.

Personnel

* Tim Fluckey -

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Dave DeRoo Dave DeRoo (born September 3, 1974) is an American rock musician, known primarily for his role as bassist of the rock band Adema. Early life Dave DeRoo was born in Bakersfield, California; his father, Doug DeRoo, was a well-known radio DJ. Many ...

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, backing vocals *

Kris Kohls Adema is an American rock band from Bakersfield, California. The band formed in 2000 with members vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarist Tim Fluckey, guitarist Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. After their first two albums, ''A ...

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References

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