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Released 20 years ago

Midvinterblot

Unleashed · 2006

46 min · 15 tracks · death metal

Aggressive riffs collide with melodic passages, embodying the primal fury of death metal while invoking Norse mythology.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • primal fury for workout sessions
  • melodic passages for focused listening
  • invigorating anthems for driving
  • mythological themes for immersive experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer soft, mellow sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2006, 'Midvinterblot' is Unleashed's sixth studio album, following their 2004 record 'Sworn Allegiance.' This album marks a period of solidifying their legacy within the death metal scene, showcasing their trademark blend of brutality and melody as they continued to explore themes rooted in Viking history.
Stylistic neighbors
Dismember· Entombed· Bolt Thrower

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blood of Lies 2:39
  • 2 This Is Our World Now 3:21
  • 3 We Must Join With Him 4:00
  • 4 Midvinterblot 2:59
  • 5 In Victory or Defeat 2:40
  • 6 Triumph of Genocide 3:13
  • 7 The Avenger 3:14
  • 8 Salvation for Mankind 2:54
  • 9 Psycho Killer 2:16
  • 10 The Witch 3:17
  • 11 I Have Sworn Allegiance 2:41
  • 12 Age of the Warrior 3:35
  • 13 New Dawn Rising 2:49
  • 14 Loyalty and Pride 3:09
  • 15 Valhalla Awaits 3:34

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