Fire Upon Your Lands
Unleashed · 2025
38 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless blend of thunderous rhythms and guttural vocals, steeped in themes of warfare and valor.
Top tracks — play these first
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War Comes Again — This track encapsulates the album's military themes through powerful lyrics and a driving tempo, making it a standout anthem for fans of the genre.
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To My Only Son — A poignant reflection on loss and legacy, this song features emotional lyrics that resonate deeply amidst the heavier musical backdrop.
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Hail the Varangians! — This track combines historical narrative with ferocious instrumentation, embodying the band's signature style while celebrating Viking heritage.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- historical narrative engagement
- furious riffs for adrenaline
- full-album immersion experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of melodic softness
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Fire Upon Your Lands is Unleashed's ninth studio album, released during a period of renewed creativity for the band after their extensive touring cycle following the previous album. By 2025, they had solidified their status in the death metal scene, demonstrating both consistency and evolution in their sound since their debut in 1991.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· Entombed· Bolt Thrower
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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To My Only Son
The moment shifts from lamentation to a fierce declaration of hope for future generations.
This transition highlights a complex emotional landscape, juxtaposing grief with resilience, effectively deepening the song's impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Left for Dead 3:31
- 2 A Toast to the Fallen 3:03
- 3 The Road to Haifa Pier 3:04
- 4 War Comes Again 4:02
- 5 Fire Upon Your Lands 2:59
- 6 Loyal to the End 3:18
- 7 Midjardarhaf 3:54
- 8 Hail the Varangians! 2:47
- 9 To My Only Son 3:25
- 10 Hold Your Hammers High! 4:10
- 11 Unknown Flag 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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