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12 Gauge

Kalmah · 2010

42 min · 9 tracks · power metal · melodic death metal

A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and growling vocals creates a rich tapestry of Finnish metal fury.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • engaging riffs for headbanging
  • intense atmosphere for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soft, melodic sounds
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, '12 Gauge' is Kalmah's fifth studio album, following their 2008 effort 'For the Revolution'. By this point, the band had established themselves as key figures in the Finnish melodic death metal scene, showcasing their signature blend of aggression and melody. The album marked a continuation of their evolution, solidifying their sound while also exploring new lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Children of Bodom· Insomnium· Norther

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rust Never Sleeps 5:16
  • 2 One of Fail 4:10
  • 3 Bullets Are Blind 4:27
  • 4 Swampwar 4:19
  • 5 Better Not to Tell 3:58
  • 6 Hook the Monster 4:04
  • 7 Godeye 4:25
  • 8 12 Gauge 5:50
  • 9 Sacramentum 6:27

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