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- Band(s): Firespawn
- Label(s): Century Media
- Release Format(s): 12" vinyl, CD
- Release Year: 2015
- Review Date: May 1, 2017
Century Media describes this album as “Supreme Satanic death metal for worshippers of early Morbid Angel, Dissection or Behemoth”. This description raised my expectations even higher than they were, when I heard the first rumours about a new band featuring members of Entombed AD (LG Petrov, Victor Brandt) and Necrophobic (Fredrik Folkare, A. Impaler) along with Matte Modin (ex-Defleshed). I must admit that, as soon as I heard the first riff on the first song (and when I saw the amazing cover art), my expectations were somehow met. The opening with this incredible guitar work giving way to a very powerful first riff made me believe I was starting to listen to a soon-to-be classic. But, the problem with high expectations is you get easily disappointed and the rest of the album is far from the power demonstrated with the opening track. And, even after a few listens, I still struggle to find the similarities with early Morbid Angel, Dissection or Behemoth. Don’t get me wrong, though: “Shadow Realms” has very great moments and is indeed a collection of several good songs, but far from great, which makes it a good album but one that could be better, considering the group of talented musicians we’re dealing with. The label would’ve made a better job by describing this album as something closer to the sound of Entombed AD. (Antonio)
Century Media
- Country: Germany
- Style: Black Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Thrash Metal, Other
- Links: Homepage, Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp, Youtube
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