NYMF
are back with their 2nd record. This band features the fantastic and
intense vocalist, Niklas, who also sings in the Graviators. This CD features 13
tracks. The band is from Sweden and features two members of the Graviators
(Singer and one guitarist) as well as guys from other Swedish bands (Seeds Of Cider and
Trollfnask). The record features a number of different styles mixing
stoner rock with a more metallic and Black Sabbath like sound at times. The
opening track, Fear of the Doom (after the intro track) starts fast with some
double bass drum but then slows down a bit but the track maintains a mostly
metallic sound. Possessed and Blackcore slows things down and reminds me a bit
of Candlemass in the slower parts. Evolution Blues is a longer track which
reminds a bit of Pentagram with a more metal sound than 70s sound. Thin Ice
starts as a ballad before gaining in intensity with huge double bass drums and the
mid-section has some nice guitar solos (which there are far too few on this
record). Postmortem, is a mixture of slow and faster riffing sections and a lot
of evil vocals. Drive starts with a Kyuss like riff but then never returns to
that territory really but stays in a stoner rock like vibe until the middle
section where it chills out and there is a beautiful guitar solo and a more
laid back singing style (Niklas can be pretty intense!). Lucifer takes the
Crown again reminds me of Candlemass (recent). In the Name of Vlad slows things
to a doomy pace and has a killer riff but they don’t stick to this for very
long. Later it slows down in a heavy riffing section which is followed by a
guitar solo to end the short song. Your Soul is Mine is pretty intense and
reminds me of King Diamond a bit. The Greatest Burden is probably the most
melodic track in some ways on the record but still intense. Like a Giant Orange Sun features Tommy from
Dozer on lead guitar and ends this very intense record. One of the best tracks as well. Phew…
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