Life Cycles is the second studio album by American metalcore band The Word Alive, set to be released on July 3rd, 2012 through Fearless Records. The album features a heavier and more "metal-headed" sound as stated by lead singer Tyler "Telle" Smith. It will feature 13 tracks on its standard version and 17 on its deluxe edition; both of which will be released on the same date. Life Cycles is also the first release by the band to be without keyboardist, Dusty Riach, who parted ways with the band at the beginning of 2012.