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Palo

Kalmah · 2018

46 min · 10 tracks · power metal · melodic death metal

A relentless fusion of melodic death metal and power metal that weaves intricate melodies with aggressive riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • immersive melodic intricacies
  • engaging lyrical themes
  • dark atmospheric undertones
  • focused headphone listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, 'Palo' is Kalmah's seventh studio album, following their 2014 release 'Seventh Swamphony.' At this point in their career, Kalmah was solidifying their reputation within the Finnish metal scene, showcasing a matured sound while still embracing their roots in melodic death metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Children of Bodom· Insomnium· Norther

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blood Ran Cold 5:05
  • 2 The Evil Kin 4:15
  • 3 The World of Rage 4:30
  • 4 Into the Black Marsh 4:19
  • 5 Take Me Away 4:48
  • 6 Paystreak 4:55
  • 7 Waiting in the Wings 4:20
  • 8 Through the Shallow Waters 4:24
  • 9 Erase and Diverge 4:12
  • 10 The Stalker 5:17

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