After seeing the majority of everyones top albums of 2002, I must admit that Im pretty damn surprised that the album Arts Of Desolation by The Forsaken on Century Media Records didnt make many lists. Really, why this band hasn't received more accolades for their release of this album is beyond my comprehension. I also have their debut album: Manifest Of Hate and its definitely an intense professional death metal release, but I still believe that Arts of Desolation is a better album. Ive spun this album in my stereo many times; and I still continue to enjoy it. Why do I enjoy it so much? Even though The Forsaken employs the melodic elements that have become so closely associated with Swedish Death Metal (which I love), the melody aspect clearly takes a backseat to heaviness within their formula. The guitar duo of Holm and Persson rival many I've heard. Kit work by Nicke Grabowski is stellar: fast, driving & precise. Anders Sjöholms guttural vocals fit the violent music to a tee and finally, Stefan Bergs bass lines are chunky and thundering throughout. I bet youre saying to yourself, Man, doesnt this guy see anything wrong with the album? To answer that question, yes I do. The song Dethroned seems to be out of place on the album, I swear its a Morbid Angel rip-off, I just cant figure out which one. Well, thats enough of me praising this album. I wanna know what you people think of it!
The Forsaken - Arts Of Desolation
- Thread starter Mountain Man
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Slaughter Of The Soul
Death Metal Freak
Forsaken are one of my best DM bands, they are riff-machine.
And Arts Of Desolation in my list of the best 20 DM (and not only DM) albums in 2002.
And Arts Of Desolation in my list of the best 20 DM (and not only DM) albums in 2002.
SculptedCold
-scented manbeef-
I remember downloading and listening to 3 of the tracks from Manifest of Hate a long time ago, but they didn't really bake my muffin.
I've gotten more into the speedy melodic deathy hyper aggressive thrash sound since then though, so I'd probably appreciate them more if I heard them again. Unfortunately, I can't really listen to music anymore without having bought it first....so...we'll see!
I've gotten more into the speedy melodic deathy hyper aggressive thrash sound since then though, so I'd probably appreciate them more if I heard them again. Unfortunately, I can't really listen to music anymore without having bought it first....so...we'll see!
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