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As the sword swings and blood is shed, Thronar’s
"For Death and Glory" sounds! 'Tis the beginning of a new
era in metal.... time for battle! Thronar has much similarity to bands
like Thyrfing and Amon Amarth, however different. Taking true Nordic
battles to life within single hymns of Viking metal mastery. They
are a chaotic blend of black, death and Viking metal to the absolute
highest caliber from the Netherlands. Almost so absurd in power, they
sometimes execute Nocturnus and Iron Maiden-type sounds. A good example
would be the title track, "For Death and Glory." "To
Kill and Be King" is so blunt and forthcoming however, you'd
better prepare your reflexes for some head bangin'! Their songs are
very catchy, yet so sophisticated and atmospheric at times. I love
the track, "Screams of Thunder"... a completely bombastic
death/Viking metal attack! There are plenty of solos, Viking chants
and atmosphere to go around. A nice and slightly muddy production
to go along with the chaos makes it a little easier to digest, but
you may need some earplugs just incase you feel like cranking your
speakers (ha- that's an oxymoron). I really have nothing too over-critical
to say about this debut Thronar release. Normally, debuts do not reach
my senses like this one does! The Viking quintet have clearly set
sails towards a land they shall inevitably conquer! Keep it flowing...
keep the blood spilling!!! (in a musical sense, of course!) Rating: 94 Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
