It’s The Word Alive’s special mission to fuse metalcore with electronic elements without blunting their aggressive edge. The Arizona band’s third album, REAL, advances their sonic vision thanks to their well-honed songwriting and tightly meshed ensemble playing. Singer Tyler “Telle” Smith proves his mettle on both empowering anthems like “Lighthouse” and snarling workouts like “To Struggle and Claw My Way,” spurred on by Zack Hansen’s molten guitar lines and Luke Holland’s slamming yet supple drumwork. REAL churns and slashes with impressive precision, even as its lyrics offer hope of redemption amid howling chaos.