F.K.Ü. - The Horror & The Metal - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The closing line to the title track of the new album pretty much sums up the essence of F. K. U. Heavily inspired by 80's horror movies and crossover thrash metal (mostly S. O. D. to be honest) the seed for what was to become F. K. U. was planted as early as 1987, but it would take another 10 years before the guys got their act together and actually created some music for the world to hear. Back then in the late 90's, playing this type of music was probably the most uncool thing you could do, but they've always stuck to their knives and done their own thing and never followed trends in the current music scene. Now, after 5 albums and countless live shows, F. K. U. returns with their most defining and hard-hitting album to date The Horror And The Metal. The album is a simple mission statement and serves to cement the two fundamental pillars of F. K. U. Horror is the overall theme of the band and it's movies from the 80's serve as their main lyrical and visual inspiration, and Metal is what runs through these guys' veins. With one foot in Bay Area thrash metaland one in east coast crossover metal, they have created their own concoction of thrashing horror metal anthems sure to ignite any mosh pit. Once again produced by the band's singer (who we in this case will refer to by his birth name) Lawrence Mackrory (BLOODBATH, KATATONIA, VOMITORY), the band locked themselves into Rorysound Studios in early 2023 to begin recording the new album. When they, after a couple of months, finally emerged through the front door (not unlike how Jack Torrance broke through the bathroom door with an axe) they had created a horror metal masterpiece that will eliminate any uncertainty of what their intentions are. Although they never left, it's time for everyone to know that F. K. U is back!

Freak Kitchen is back with their tenth album, titled Everyone Gets Bloody. 11 intense songs cover subjects ranging from polarization, psychotherapy, the death of an influencer, experts, to small rebellious acts in everyday life, gravity, and grief. A heavy album with eight and nine-stringed guitars, pounding drums, and low-tuned bass, but always with melody and songwriting in focus, and all produced and recorded by the band's singer and guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh, mixed by IA and Jakob Hermann at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg.

In the heart of Sweden, a stone's throw from the melodic death metal capital of Gothenburg, Thermality was born in 2020. With their roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of 90s and early 2000s melodic death metal, Thermality has quickly established themselves as torchbearers of the genre. Their unique sound blends the nostalgia of melodic death metal's golden era with a fresh and innovative approach, creating music that resonates with fans across the globe. Following the acclaimed of their debut album, InchBefore I Get to Rest, Inch in February 2023, Thermality wasted no time basking in the glow of success. Instead, they channeled the positive worldwide feedback into the creation of their first EP, InchTales from the North, Inch which saw the light of day on June 30, 2023. The reception was nothing short of spectacular, further fueling the band's creative fire. Now, Thermality invites you to dive into their latest masterpiece. Recorded at the legendary Studio Fredman and masterfully mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström, this album is a testament to the band's dedication to their craft. It embodies the essence of traditional melodic death metal while paying tribute to pioneers like In Flames, Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. Yet, Thermality's latest work transcends homage, weaving together diverse styles and sounds to forge something truly unique and refreshing. Heavier than it's predecessor yet melodically rich, the album boasts the iconic old-school death metal drums, prominent in the mix, and captivating melodies that are sure to enthrall. Each track is a labor of love, meticulously crafted to engage listeners in a sonic journey that is both familiar and exhilaratingly new. Thermality's latest album is not just a collection of songs; it's an invitation to experience the evolution of melodic death metal through the lens of artists who respect it'