Released 20 years ago
Midvinterblot
Unleashed · 2006
46 min · 15 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of fierce riffs and guttural growls that channel Nordic mythology into a powerful death metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood of Lies — This opening track sets the tone with its aggressive tempo and intense lyrical imagery about betrayal and deceit, encapsulating the album's themes.
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Triumph of Genocide — This song stands out for its brutal riffs and a compelling narrative that critiques war and violence, reflecting the band's socio-political engagement.
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Valhalla Awaits — The track combines melodic elements with heavy instrumentation, illustrating Unleashed's signature style while embracing themes of honor and glory in battle.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive musicality with thematic depth, showcasing Unleashed's established style in death metal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high-energy tempo with aggressive riffs and growls, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic sections.
- Tracks often feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Several songs incorporate thematic elements from Nordic mythology, with lyrics that reference battles and ancient warriors.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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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
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Midvinterblot was Unleashed's seventh studio album, following their 2004 release, Sworn Allegiance. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the death metal scene, continuing to draw on themes of Norse mythology and Viking heritage, a hallmark of their sound.
- 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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