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Bloodshed

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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.

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.

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.

THis band was amazing on "conquerors of armageddon", one of the best death metal releases ever. Bloodshed is Krisiun totaly out of ideas. Just listen to any of the riffs or solos here, they are generic and to week to lift a dime. THis album is Krisiun minus good riffs. Their super fast thrashy death riffs and blasting and nihilistic vocals and blasting made me love this band. THis album has the blasting but no formula besides chug riffs and other atmospheric noise riffs wich dont go anywhere. The solos sound like they were slapped onto the tracks in like 2 seconds after they were done recording. THis album has no heart, no formula, no nothing but generic mallcore "chuga chuga blast sounds", yea krisiun are gonna do blasting and make noise with their guitars(they are krisiun)but just listen to any Krisiun before this and youll see whaT I MEEN. The ultra sonic sounding bass drums and snare doesn't help much eighter it makes the whole thing even worse, listen to the album "Ageless Venemous" that had ultra rigged drum sounds too(wich i hate) but it made up for it with its GOOD RIFFS!!!!! I give this cd 2 stars for the unmerciful order ep at the end. That is all this cd is worth if you dont already own the ep. Otherwise if your looking for some good material by this band, try "conquerors of armagedon" or anything before this. Dont get me wrong I like Krisiun, I just think if they keep doing this in future albums I wont be a fan anymore. And to the people that say this is so inhumanly fast this is slow as *turtles* compaired to other krisiun albums. If you want a new band because you feel let down by krisiun's newer works check out REBAELLIUN, they are 10 times faster and more talented than krisiun. They play death metal in the same veign, they are also brazilian but they are 10000 times more talented.