Sweden’s death-metal stalwarts Unleashed are back with their latest offering, Fire Upon Your Lands, released last Friday. Decades into their career, the band continues to stand firmly within the Nordic death-metal tradition—uncompromising, thematically grounded, and sonically powerful.
The album delivers what fans have come to expect: sharp, driving riffs, pulsating drumming, and Johnny Hedlund’s characteristic growl anchoring every track. It flows between breakneck tempos and heavy, groove-laden segments, blending aggression with rhythmic heft in a way that remains unmistakably Unleashed.
The lyrics are steeped in mythological and martial themes, weaving stories of ancient battles, cultural legacy, and Norse heritage—a thematic touchstone that threads consistently through the record’s narrative arc.
Production strikes a careful balance between polish and rawness: the instruments are well-defined, yet the mix preserves the gritty immediacy characteristic of classic death-metal’s visceral impact.
Adding to the album’s immersive experience, a lyric video for the track “To My Only Son” has been released and is available to watch here:
Stream the Album here: