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Kalmah

Kalmah · 2023

48 min · 11 tracks · power metal

Melodic death metal riffs intertwine with symphonic elements, creating an intense yet atmospheric soundscape throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Haunted by Guilt — This track opens the album with a powerful combination of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, setting the tone for the entire project.
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    No Words Sad Enough — Featuring emotive lyrics and a dynamic arrangement, this song encapsulates the band's ability to balance heaviness with poignant themes.
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    Home Sweet Hell — This track showcases intricate guitar work and a catchy chorus that exemplifies Kalmah's signature style, blending aggression with melody.
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    Scarred by Sadness — With its melancholic undertones and complex song structure, this track represents a deep exploration of emotional struggles that resonates throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • intricate melodies with aggression
  • cathartic release through intensity
  • reflective moments amidst chaos

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek mellow background tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
Kalmah's self-titled album marks their seventh studio release and follows their 2018 album 'Palo'. This release showcases the band's continued evolution within the melodic death metal genre, solidifying their reputation as a leading act from Finland.
Stylistic neighbors
Children of Bodom· Insomnium· Norther

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Haunted by Guilt 3:45
  • 2 Veil of Sin 3:48
  • 3 Scarred by Sadness 3:48
  • 4 No Words Sad Enough 4:32
  • 5 Serve the Untrue 4:53
  • 6 Home Sweet Hell 4:19
  • 7 Tons of Chaos 4:01
  • 8 Red and Black 5:31
  • 9 Taken Before Given 3:54
  • 10 Drifting in a Dream 5:28
  • 11 Silent Sorrow 4:42

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