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Pekka Kokko's flagship Kalmah is one of many Finnish bands on the Spinefarm label (or its sublabel Spikefarm) who can be referred to as the Children Of Bodom family. The trademark sound is very familiar to most metal fans today and whether you belong to the groups who love it or hate it you probably all agree that they are usually highly skilled musicians. Kalmah have managed to break out of the fold slightly, characterizing their own sound by utilizing more aggressive and brutal harsh vocals to go along with the neo-classical guitar melodies and upbeat keyboards. Their strength lies mostly in the more powerful contrasts which you might compare to the Norwegian beauty and the beast phenomena within the early gothic / doom metal scene but here there is of course only one vocalist. A lesser amount of Yngwie guitar scales and a more straight-forward approach to their song writing will most likely make some people appreciate Kalmah more than Children Of Bodom. Memorable melodies, a clear, fitting production and powerful growling vocals provide the basis for another strong Finnish metal album. I like where Kalmah is going at the moment, discovering their own path once and for all.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Defeat |
| 2. Bitter Metallic Side |
| 3. Time Takes Us All |
| 4. To The Gallows |
| 5. Svieri Doroga |
| 6. The Black Waltz |
| 7. With Terminal Intensity |
| 8. Man Of The King |
| 9. The Groan Of Wind |
| 10. Mindrust |
| 11. One From The Stands |
: 47.17
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