There are bands with an interesting feature that can be described as an AC/DC-like tendency: they never change their musical ways, nor evolve, but keep doing things in the same vein since their beginning. But no one can deny that this pattern has a very good result: you know what is about to come, even when the band uses a different outfit for its music. And one of the most respected Death Metal acts in this vein is the Swedish quartet UNLEASHED - one of the forefathers of Swedish Death Metal - and even after more than 30 years of existence, still has guts to unleash a bone-crushing release as "Fire Upon Your Lands".

Johnny Hedlund, Anders Schultz and Tomas Måsgard (all of them original members of the quartet) worked on the recordings, with Fredrik Folkare (the other band's guitarist) worked in the production, mixing, recording and mastering (where he had a helping hand of Erik Mårtensson), using a more defined, modern and 'thick' sound quality, allowing the band to express its ideas in a clear and aggressive way they are used to. And what a great graphic art of Pär Olofsson (artwork, layout) that establishes the identity of the band.

It's obvious that every old Death Metal fan knows that the quartet is one of the pillars of Swedish Death Metal, and nothing has changed on their music since the days of "Where No Life Dwells" and "Shadows in the Deep" (again, the quartet keeps its identity with iron fingers), just learned and implemented some good ideas (as some more melodic approach on the guitar leads, something they're using since Fredrik joined the band, and Johnny's singing with a natural tunes on his death growls). And the inspiration that transpires from "Fire Upon Your Lands" is something that must be pointed. Yes, the quartet released a great album, indeed.

About the album, the better way to deal with it is to experience what is offered on "Left for Dead", "A Toast to the Fallen", "The Road to Haifa Pier", "War Comes Again", "Fire upon Your Lands", "Loyal to the End", "Midjardarhaf", "Hail the Varangians!", "To My Only Son", "Hold Your Hammers High!" and "Unknown Flag", because this album is a pure breed example of Old School Death Metal for those that belong to the Old School.

Once again UNLEASHED hits the target with a great release, and even if you miss their old days, you'll love "Fire Upon Your Lands". 🤘🏻 🤘🏻 🤘🏻