This review, and the next one on Mastodon, aren't very good because I did a shoddy job of recording my thoughts on these albums - apologies!
Blackguard is a folk/melodic death metal band hailing from the frost-bitten land of Montreal, Quebec. Their previous name was Profugus Mortis ('Fleeing Death' in Latin), which they changed to Blackguard after signing with Nuclear Blast in 2009. Firefight is their second full-length album.
Blackguard adds interest to their music via a choir and symphonic instruments - the violins are particulary good. Hardcore screeching has the potential to grate on one's nerves, but they work in this case. The title track is a rousing and energetic song with a catchy chorus. Wastelands is a personal highlight both for its sound and message - the lyrics paint a picture of a barren earth desecrated by human greed. Cruel Hands is another favourite, as is the soaring number A Blinding Light. The clean solos throughout the album are done very well.
Blackguard is a folk/melodic death metal band hailing from the frost-bitten land of Montreal, Quebec. Their previous name was Profugus Mortis ('Fleeing Death' in Latin), which they changed to Blackguard after signing with Nuclear Blast in 2009. Firefight is their second full-length album.
Blackguard adds interest to their music via a choir and symphonic instruments - the violins are particulary good. Hardcore screeching has the potential to grate on one's nerves, but they work in this case. The title track is a rousing and energetic song with a catchy chorus. Wastelands is a personal highlight both for its sound and message - the lyrics paint a picture of a barren earth desecrated by human greed. Cruel Hands is another favourite, as is the soaring number A Blinding Light. The clean solos throughout the album are done very well.
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