Grand Magus – The Hunt

1. Starlight Slaughter
2. Sword Of The Ocean
3. Valhalla Rising
4. Storm King
5. Silver Moon
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7. Son Of The Last Breath
Part I: Nattfodd
Part II: Vedergallning
8. Iron Hand
9. Draksadd
10. Silver Moon (Demo) (Bonus Track)
11. Storm King (Demo) (Bonus Track)
12. Sword Of The Ocean (Demo) (Bonus Track)
“Following on the excellent “Hammer Of The North”, “” revolves around the same formula that made the band’s previous disc so appealing. The trio once again has delved into accessible heavy metal that abounds with soaring, ultra-melodic vocals and infectious, driving guitar riffs. By now it seems that oppressive doom metal of their early offerings is long gone in favour of a more streamlined, not to mention traditional approach to song craft that has plenty in common with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and the seventies’ output of Judas Priest. What easily distinguishes from their copious peers though is that their aptitude for channelling the spirit of that era feels perfectly natural and unforced.”
“While “” doesn’t really stylistically deviate from the band’s previous two discs, the production is much warmer and crisper emulating the vibe of 1970s proto-metal discs even to a larger degree. Janne ”JB” Christoffersson remains a charismatic frontman whose admirable set of pipes allow for vocal lines that are both boldly melodic and powerfully gripping. Classic hard rock-inclined rhythm section comprised of Fox (bass) and Spiritual Beggars’ Ludwig Witt (drums) provides a backdrop for JB’s expertly-executed guitar work which sparkles with many memorable leads and superb guitar solos. The act’s songwriting skills are so consummate though that the strongest tracks are difficult to decide upon.”
All That Is Heavy, Greg Fisher
2LP album (White)
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