IN FLAMES

Release Year: 2014
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: catchy melodic dynamic death metal

powerful, catchy and harmonious Swedish death metal on the significant fourth longplay [1999] by rapidly expanding and open to innovations ensemble blasts its way via downtuned guitars, screamed vocals, fast and quite complex rhythmics and streamlined, tighter and more energetic approach towards the songwriting than ever before, highlighted by smooth emotional transitions, confident structural control, and consistently developed thematic direction - engaging guitar riffs and classic Iron Maiden inspired harmonies work hand in hand, giving birth to one of the most addictive recordings coming from the Gothenburg wave, lyrically delving into various topics including religion, society and spirituality, while awe-inspiring Fredman Studios production mean cardinal changes in sales and fan taming departments; three panel digipak re-issue comes with three live bonuses, taken from Used & Abused - In Live We Trust album [2005], and studio version of Man Made God