The Physics of Fire

The Physics of Fire is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype. Released on May 8, 2007, the album features a departure from the band's previous metalcore sound and shifts to a more progressive death metal sound. While the metalcore influences are still there, they are not as prominent as they were on Terminate Damnation. This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.

Personnel
BTA
 * Jason Wisdom – lead vocals, bass guitar
 * Alex Kenis – guitar, backing vocals
 * Count Seth Hecox – guitar, keyboards
 * Brent Duckett – drums

'''Production'
 * Invisible Creature – art direction
 * Andreas Magnusson – producer, engineering, mixing
 * Chris Dowhan – engineering
 * Troy Glessner – mastering
 * David Stuart – photography
 * Ryan Clark – design, artwork

Reception
This album was well received by the Christian metal community and critics alike. Jesusfreakhideout.com gave it 5 stars out of 5, saying that "The Physics Of Fire is among the most phenomenal records in its category and is destined to delight the ears of each metal listener captured."