Bloodbound Nosferatu
Metal Heaven MH00016 February 24th, 2006
By Jason Jordan
The back cover art is quite misleading because Bloodbound look like Cradle of Filth wannabes, which is not a good thing. The cover artwork is slightly more telling, but the main giveaway is their logo. Yes, this group of Swedes plays heavy metal with power leanings, or maybe thats vice-versa. And while this debut is totally inviting, Im simply not crazy about the subgenre it calls home. So for the most part my ambivalence was steadfast, and I was largely unmoved by Nosferatu, though I did get the sense that these people know exactly what theyre doing.
Spearheaded by ex-Tad Morose frontman Urban Breed, a namedrop that should attract a few additional listeners, Bloodbound have numerous offensive tactics in play. First off, Breeds vocals are really well done, and you can tell hes not a newcomer, although the troupe as a whole is new to the game. Bolstered by a killah rhythm section, the compositions on Nosferatu are catchy as hell, welcoming as heaven. I could pick just about any song on here, and expound upon its agreeable nature. For instance, I like the melodic tendencies of Behind the Moon, the underlying guitar patterns of Metal Monster, and the majesty of Fallen from Grace. On the peculiar downside, though, Desdemonamelia is comparable to bear with me here In Flamess Cloud Connected, if the former were perhaps an odd remix. But as far as concrete likenesses go, this mob would fit in well with several bands on the Limb Music Products roster and of course Metal Heaven itself. At 55 minutes total, theres plenty to digest.
If anything, Bloodbound are well put together, evidenced by their proficiency in myriad fields. The vocals are exquisite, the music is tasteful, and the songs do what they should. However, since Im generally unaffected by this style of music, it takes a lot to impress me. Nosferatu did impress me, but not in the capacity that I feel the need to grant them pity or leeway; they can hold their own. This CD has been receiving rave reviews from several notable publications, and I can see why. Still, the heavy/power metal freaks will find this much more enriching than I did. Therefore, in other words, its worth a look for the applicable parties.
5.5/10
UMs Review Rating Scale
Official Bloodbound Website
Official Metal Heaven Website
Metal Heaven MH00016 February 24th, 2006
By Jason Jordan
The back cover art is quite misleading because Bloodbound look like Cradle of Filth wannabes, which is not a good thing. The cover artwork is slightly more telling, but the main giveaway is their logo. Yes, this group of Swedes plays heavy metal with power leanings, or maybe thats vice-versa. And while this debut is totally inviting, Im simply not crazy about the subgenre it calls home. So for the most part my ambivalence was steadfast, and I was largely unmoved by Nosferatu, though I did get the sense that these people know exactly what theyre doing.
Spearheaded by ex-Tad Morose frontman Urban Breed, a namedrop that should attract a few additional listeners, Bloodbound have numerous offensive tactics in play. First off, Breeds vocals are really well done, and you can tell hes not a newcomer, although the troupe as a whole is new to the game. Bolstered by a killah rhythm section, the compositions on Nosferatu are catchy as hell, welcoming as heaven. I could pick just about any song on here, and expound upon its agreeable nature. For instance, I like the melodic tendencies of Behind the Moon, the underlying guitar patterns of Metal Monster, and the majesty of Fallen from Grace. On the peculiar downside, though, Desdemonamelia is comparable to bear with me here In Flamess Cloud Connected, if the former were perhaps an odd remix. But as far as concrete likenesses go, this mob would fit in well with several bands on the Limb Music Products roster and of course Metal Heaven itself. At 55 minutes total, theres plenty to digest.
If anything, Bloodbound are well put together, evidenced by their proficiency in myriad fields. The vocals are exquisite, the music is tasteful, and the songs do what they should. However, since Im generally unaffected by this style of music, it takes a lot to impress me. Nosferatu did impress me, but not in the capacity that I feel the need to grant them pity or leeway; they can hold their own. This CD has been receiving rave reviews from several notable publications, and I can see why. Still, the heavy/power metal freaks will find this much more enriching than I did. Therefore, in other words, its worth a look for the applicable parties.
5.5/10
UMs Review Rating Scale
Official Bloodbound Website
Official Metal Heaven Website
