ENSLAVED

Release Year: 2019
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: epic monumental progressive viking metal

thunderous eleventh longplay [2010] by progressive pagan metal overlords is highly intricate, unpredictably complex, and damn well written as usual, striking with grand atmospheres, yet it also sounds more destructive, succinct and tightened up immeasurably, comparing to few previous recordings, strengthened by a massive skull-crushing production courtesy of proficient Jens Bogren [Opeth], who assists in capturing ever-improving clean vocals by Grutle, that have remarkedly advanced since the last time, not to forget as never before impressive harsh guttural shrieks, so that Bergen sons keep far beyond the leading edge of viking subgenre with this exceptional opus, making more fans from other musical scenes as well; recent Norwegian digipak edition comes with fresh liner notes in the booklet and two exclusive bonuses