Congregation of the Damned is the fifth studio album from the American metalcore quintet Atreyu. It was released on October 27, 2009 through Hollywood Records. For Congregation of the Damned, Atreyu expressed an interest in returning to their "heavy hardcore" roots, following 2007's Lead Sails Paper Anchor, while also wanting to "move forward." Comparing the new album to Lead Sails, drummer Brandon Saller stated that "there were parts of 'Atreyu' missing and that we needed back, so we've brought them back." He also went on to claim that the band had been "reflecting on how far we've come and where Read more on Last.fm.
