Bloodshed

Krisiun

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2005)
• Original Release Date: February 8, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B0007CYEUS
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #295,942 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Krisiun Shed more Blood, April 1, 2008

By	A. Stutheit "Teyad" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Some may wonder why they should shell out the dough for "Bloodshed," or for that matter, why Krisiun even felt the need to release it at all. Yes, it is only a 40-minute-long EP, and yes, it does contain some material that has already been released, but there is more to it than that.

Krisiun began their career with the idea that there is always room to be faster and heavier than the last time around. But, as one can imagine, the world became bored of their music within a few years time. Enter: "Bloodshed": which is not only an album with eight newly recorded tracks, but it also does an excellent job of demonstrating a segue into a new sound, and an important evolutionary step forward for the band. Oh, and it is a friggin' awesome listen, too, by the way! All of which makes "Bloodshed" much more than just a place filler in between full-lengths or an easy cash-in by the record label.

Here's how it breaks down: Three out of the above mentioned eight new tracks present here ("Eons," "Voodoo," and "Outro/MMIV") are just ominous interludes thrown in for a little added depth and atmosphere; five of them are real, full-length, brand-spankin'-new tunes; and the four remaining songs are reissued from 1993's t debut, "Unmerciful Order" (which, by the way, is long out-of-print.) When the Krisiun of then is juxtaposed with the Krisiun of now,, the results are an excellent contrast, and one that clearly show a definite change and maturation for these Brazilian technical death metal titans.

See, the new material does well to dispense with the one-dimensional approach taken on an album like 2003's "Works Of Carnage" - it does not keep the gas pedal floored constantly. Instead, it uses lightning fast rhythms as an afterthought - they're still there, but they have now taken a back seat take a back seat to strong, headbangable hooks, groove-oriented riffs, mid-paced tempos, intelligible vocals, and mosh pit-ready rhythms. In fact, the listener has to wait quite a while before he or she will hear the record's first old-school-esque blast beat. (But when it rains it pours -- "Hateful Nature" is filled with awesome, jackhammering blasts.) Other highlights include the catchy, bobbing, pounding, rock hard guitar licks in opener "Slain Fate"; the excellent, steamrolling, chainsaw riffsbehind "Servant of Emptiness"; and the great, ultra-muscular riffing and tasty, melodic soloing in "Visions Beyond."

But the "Unmerciful Order" fare sure aren't without their pleasure, either. "They Call Me Death," the title track, "Crosses Toward Hell," and "Infected Gore" overflow with chaotic, rip-roaring guitar leads, hyperspeed blast beats, great, blazing solos, and monstrous vocals. In other words, they remind of what Slayer or Morbid Angel might sound like if they really went off the deep end. None of these songs are really distinguishable from one another -- they just blend together to create one, long, and extremely devastating and disorienting energy rush that might very well tear your head clean off. Good stuff, indeed.

So, in short, is "Bloodshed" worth getting? Heck yes, it is! It has quite a bit to offer both new and old-school fans, so it is absolutely essential for all followers, and all metalheads in general are highly recommended to check it out, as well.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A band that plays extremely fast..., April 20, 2005

By	rottedpileofdecayskin (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

Krisiun is without a question on my mind... One of the fastest beathmetal bands yet and trust me, i've listing to many dm acts but these guys are truly f*cking fast. Krisiun's " bloodshed" is worth picking up.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is way faster than their century media debut., March 8, 2005

By	king beagley "metal maven" (warsaw, in usa) - See all my reviews

krisiun's new album makes their century media debut "conquerors of armageddon" seem a little slow. it was fast, but "bloodshed" is a little faster and has more razor-edged riffs. this new album has 3 instrumentals, but don't expect them to be at you and your date's table playing a love song. this band doesn't kiss rear end, it kicks it.