Why have I not been listening to Holy Blood since day 1? This is their fourth album, but first for me to check out. I love world music. But when bands mix world music with heavy music? That sends me into the stratosphere. Holy Blood mixes traditional folk music with blistering black metal for a unique sound that makes me smile big time. By folk, I mean more Ukrainian and Celtic than Simon and Garfunkel. And I don’t just mean the occasional flute intro thrown in as garnish. They use folk instruments and influences extensively throughout every song. Excellent choice – it works well for the sound they have chosen. This sound also mixes in elements of Melodic Metalcore and new school Hardcore. A truly unique and enjoyable alternative to the basic death/grind/black metal sound.
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