Sotajumala / Deathchain - split
This is a fun little split featuring two of the more obscure Finnish Death Metal bands. Both bands contribute one original song and an Iron Maiden cover. For those who aren’t familiar with Sotajumala (English translation - “wargod”), you’re really missing out on high quality, Grind-infused, melodic Death Metal. You may have heard frontman Mynni Luukkainen’s pipes on releases by the depressive masters Black Sun Aeon, but his main band’s attack is a bit more vicious. Their cut, “Sinun Virtesi,” is a 6-minute rager that I have heard will be featured on the upcoming full length, Kuolemanpalvelus. Their cover of “Prowler” is a bit of a dud though. Even guest vocals from original IM singer Paul Di’Anno don’t really help. It is a decent cover musically, but will leave you just sort of wondering why. Deathchain aren’t really on the same level as their splitmates. Not quite as polished, not quite as talented, a touch on the Thrashier side, and their song really fails to do much of anything. Their Maiden cover is even worse. They chose “Purgatory” with guest vocals from the lead singer of Tarot. Once again… why? So, basically one new, kick ass Sotajumala song that will be on their new album anyway and two bum covers doesn’t really make this essential. But the concept is a nice throwback to the days when there was a market for plastic.
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