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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
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