Swamplord

Kalmah | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 21, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B00005NT3E
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,872 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Evil In You

2. Withering Away

3. Heritance Of Berija

4. Black Roija

5. Dance Of The Water

6. Hades

7. Alteration

8. Using The Word

Editorial Reviews

Debut album for melodic death metal act originally known asAncestor. Recorded and mixed by Ahti Kortelainen (Sentenced, Nightfall, Impaled Nazarene). Includes members of Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. Century Media has licensed this for the U.S. from Finland's

Customer Reviews

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Debut CD., January 30, 2006

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Sunshine the Werewolf (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swamplord (Audio CD)

KALMAH - Swamplord
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I got a hold of Swamplord and Swampsong... I figured I start at the beginning and listen and review their Debut first.
First things first, I should point out this does not sound like a debut... Their sound is familiar enough to be comfortable, but actually quite unique in its overall delivery. From a musicianship standpoint they are also masters of their craft. The dual guitar work is fantastic, (It is because of their Guitar's sound they get the COB comparisons) the bass is rumbling, yet audible, and provides a great wall of sound for the other instruments. Drumming is more then competent, by Melo-Death standards (Which as you know is compliment) The aura creating Keyboard work is top notch in the genre, sounding less cheesy than their Finish counterparts COB and more atmospheric like newer Dark Tranquility. Vocally it is boarder line Black-Metal with touches of the traditional Gothenburg sound. (Thomas Lindberg style)
These guys may be getting the COB comparisons but truth is I like this better. They take the best elements of that band and combine it with some harder edge stuff similar to Dark Tranquility or At the Gates.
Not to mention this is the best Melodic Death Debut, I've heard since Arsis' debut. (A Celebration of Guilt.) The only real down side, as with Arsis' debut was that it was a bit tedious to listen to start to finish. However, your patience is easily rewarded by the last 3 tracks... As they close their album with a bigger bang than it opened.
Favorite Songs: Evil in You, Hades, and Using the Word.
-4 Stars.


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kalmah, October 9, 2001

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Irish McNasty (Sin City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swamplord (Audio CD)

OK the first thing that I have to say is the other guy Reid from Scotland who wrote the review saying that Kalmah sounds like C.O.F. is 100% out of his freakin MIND!! If In Flames and Children of Bodom were to sire an offspring together the Hellspawn that would come forth would be named KALMAH!! These guys have fantastic melodic guitar work as well as any from The Amott brothers and yes Dan Swano!. If you like swedish gothburg type metal (without the male clear buttrock vocals!) then chekck these guys out. A+ material all the way. Thanks & evil salutations

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, January 26, 2005

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Scott V. "BM Guy" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swamplord (Audio CD)

I must admit, I'm a huge fan of Children of Bodom, but I'd have to say this is better. Everything on this album kicks ass. The guitars show melodic talent and the vocals are really good to. If you want to get get Hatecrew Deathroll, get this instead. Any fan of CoB or Norther would love this. Best song:Withering Away. 10/10