My Review of Unleashed's Midvinterblot[views:3430][posts:15]____________________________________ [Oct 10,2006 3:14pm - paganmegan ""] from http://www.Maelstrom.nu leashed are one of the most distinct death metal bands to have emerged from the early ‘90s. Among the distinctions are their relatively stable lineup, and their lyrical topics, which relate Viking raids, Norse mythology — as opposed to the standard Death metal fare of gore and guts and run-of-the-mill violence. With their latest release, Midvinterblot, Unleashed maintain their standard of quality and their distinctive defining factors while pushing it in an even more extreme direction. Before having a listen to Midvinterblot, one must stop and give a good, appreciative look to at the cover art. There, in the center is Unleashed's style of Thor's hammer, complete with stern face, but comprised entirely of flames. Four hands hold drinking horns in praise of what one must infer, in praise of the ancient Norse heathen day of the winter sun's renewal, Midvinterblot. This is the perfect hint of the utterly, pummeling, inspired death metal contained therein. The opening track, "Blood of Lies," comes crushing through the speakers to jolt the listener into awareness. What follows is a combination of memorable death metal riffs, tasteful and even melodic lead lines, fitting and appropriate drum parts (blasting at times, more straight up beats at other times) and of course lyrics that discuss Vikings, gods and war. Notable is the track "We Must Join with Him," which is inspired by the Lord of the Rings. The complete lyric from which the title is drawn goes, "we must join with Sauron, or we have chosen death," showing an avid appreciation for the works of Tolkien and the movies inspired thereof. Perhaps the most stand out track is the title track, which begins with a mid-tempo death metal fist banger. The lyrics praise Thor, Frey and other significant Norse gods, as well as the return of the sun. It is a most triumphant track, and the lyrics and music fit perfectly to create a modern day Viking homage to the ancients. Overall, the album is everything one could hope for in a new Unleashed release. It surpasses Sworn Allegiance in terms of overall speed, and the lead lines are more abundant and inspired. The song writing is never weak. The band is truly on top of their game. Anxiously may we await Unleashed's return to the live stage Stateside. (9.5/10) ******************* I did an interview too, I'll post that once it lands on Maelstrom Hail Thor!:swedenflag: |
| __________________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 2:27am - dwellingsickness ""] Cool review..I love this CD |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 7:39am - PaganMegaN ""] hell yeah.. it kills |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 7:40am - PaganMegaN ""] and thanks for reading the review!! |
| __________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 7:44am - litacore ""] good morning |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 8:22am - wade nli ""] great record. |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 8:25am - the_reverend ""] I forgot to play this this week. I suck. |
| ___________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 9:31am - dyingmuse ""] Good job on the review! I haven't actually heard the cd yet though> |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 9:38am - paganmegan ""] I love how the album starts out. The blasting and the growl-ized vocal only Johnny Hedlund can do, of "DIIIIIIIIIIIIE" so great |
| ____________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 9:39am - paganmegan ""] litacore said:good morning gutan morgen. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 11,2006 10:15am - HZ ""] Show me your tits cutie |
| ______________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 11:30am - AUTOPSY_666 ""] I want to see the DESENSITISED review soon, nudge nudge. |
| ______________________________ [Oct 11,2006 11:55am - HZ ""] I want to see...well I already stated |
| _____________________________________ [Oct 11,2006 11:55am - paganmegan ""] AUTOPSY_666 said:I want to see the DESENSITISED review soon, nudge nudge. so you shall. |
| _____________________________ [Oct 11,2006 1:46pm - HZ ""] Boobs please. |
| _____________________________ [Oct 12,2006 8:36am - HZ ""] Still waitin whore |