MORDBRAND (Sweden) - Imago (sealed copy) (2014) Released by Deathgasm Records in a standard jewel case w/black tray.
Released in 2014, "Imago" is the debut full-length studio album from the Swedish Death Metal powerhouse MORDBRAND. After a series of highly-regarded EP's and splits, this release solidified the band's reputation as more than just a throwback act, blending the "chainsaw" grit of classic Swedish Death Metal (OSDM) with eerie atmospheric experimentation.
While "Imago" is rooted in the legendary Stockholm sound—think early Entombed or Dismember—it distinguishes itself through several unique characteristics:
The album frequently uses haunting keyboard effects and ambient textures (notably on the title track and "Revelate") to create a "spooky" or "blackened" undertone.
Per Boder’s performance is a highlight; his voice ranges from classic guttural growls to manic, spirited delivery and even rare clean choral vocals on the closer, "Sever The Limbs That Grace."
The songwriting balances galloping D-beats and thrashy tempos with slow, soul-crushing doom passages, as seen in "Bastion of Blood."
The album features notable contributions from the underground scene, including solos by Eric Cutler (Autopsy) and CC DeKill (Gravehill) on the track "Their Name Are Myriads."
 Featuring brilliant artwork once again by the master Juanjo Castellano.
Deathgasm Records – DG-079