23-10-2006
Unleashed: Midvinterblot
by ©Scarlet Metal &  www.whoresofchaos.com

'Midvinterblot' is an ancient Viking death axe to the skull delivered with modern laser precision, proving thatUnleashed is solid and back with a vengeance! Unholy and impure Swedish death metal corrupted by elements of blakk melodic thrash, 80's power metal and on a subtler level some blakk n'roll and hardcore punk influence. Johnny Hedlund possesses an extraordinary naturally deep vox that resonates a lethal intelligence throughout this entire release, much like an enraged Viking god who has crossed
through a portal into the present. Be forewarned humans, prepare to be blinded by the flash of Thor's hammer in the intro of opening track 'Blood of Lies'.Let's just say it's like a direct hit of lightning that Öhy! will knock you flat on your ass with class..in the way in which Nordic death metallers are so famous for. Breaking into a furious gallop in track 2 'We Must Join With Him', guitars charge forward while precise percussion tramples the faithful into a pulp. Enter track 3! the unrelenting Viking battering ram assault of the ultimate headbanger's title track 'Midvinterblot'  hammers away into a brutal mid-tempo'd groove, with a powerful Norse ritual death trance incantation in preparation for the midwinter sacrifice. Killer riffs flow and spill forth like the blood of enemies over the next five tracks,
spiralling out of the speakers with exhilarating breakneck twists and turns in pace,
then winding down into the thundering doom trudge of track 10 ' The Witch'.
Masterful blistering dual lead guitars together with a devastatingly fierce rhythm,
the infernal drumming of Anders Schultz along with high production
create a memorable death experience.

Highly recommended, 'Midvinterblot' is an excellent and satisfying 'death brew'
guaranteed to quench the insatiable blood thirst of your inner berserker.
 
Steamhammer/SPV
10.24.2006: US release date
Official site: www.unleashed.se

Johnny Hedlund: vocals/bass
Tomas Måsgard: guitar
Fredrik Folkare: guitar
Anders Schultz: drums