UNANIMATED

Release Year: 2021
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: dramatic harmonious blackened death metal

comparing to other pioneering releases of infernal darkened death/black metal, this seminal debut longplay [1993] of Stockholm five-piece has a rougher approach proving they come from more straightforward death thrashing surroundings, yet piercing harmonies also somewhat stand out more evidently, not taking away all evilness and mystery this music certainly possesses; featuring members from Desultory, Entombed and Merciless, they have nonetheless managed to pull off one of the most impressive releases of then new subgenre, while lyrics and vocals on Cold Northern Breeze are done by Johan Edlund [Tiamat]; recent German re-issue comes with a remastered sound, new liner notes in the booklet, hidden Venom Buried Alive cover, an updated cover artwork and rare five track Fire Storm demo [1991] as bonus