LIK · Misanthropic Breed | CD

CD in jewelcase.

Background information about 'Misanthropic Breed'

Swedish death metal outfit LIK delivers a crushing blow with their sophomore album "Misanthropic Breed", showcasing the band's evolution from their promising debut into a more refined and devastating force. The eleven tracks presented here demonstrate the quartet's ability to balance old-school brutality with modern production values, creating an album that feels both familiar and fresh. Songs like "The Weird" and "Decay" immediately establish the band's intent with their relentless assault of down-tuned guitars and thunderous drumming, while tracks such as "Funeral Anthem" and "Corrosive Survival" showcase their knack for memorable hooks within the chaos.

The album's title track "Misanthropic Breed" serves as a perfect centerpiece, embodying everything that makes this record work so well - it's heavy, it's catchy, and it's absolutely merciless. LIK proves they understand the death metal formula while adding their own Swedish twist to proceedings. From the groove-laden "Flesh Frenzy" to the atmospheric closer "Becoming", this collection maintains its intensity throughout its runtime without ever feeling repetitive or stale.

For fans of: Entombed, Dismember, Bloodbath and Grave

Track listing

1. The Weird
2. Decay
3. Funeral Anthem
4. Corrosive Survival
5. Female Fatal to the Flesh
6. Misanthropic Breed
7. Flesh Frenzy
8. Morbid Fascination
9. Wolves
10. Faces of Death
11. Becoming

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com