THIS GIFT IS A CURSE - All Hail The Swinelord · CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'All Hail The Swinelord'

Swedish extreme metal outfit This Gift Is A Curse delivers an absolutely crushing statement with "All Hail The Swinelord", their debut full-length that merges the suffocating weight of sludge metal with the unholy fury of black metal. The Stockholm-based quartet crafts eight tracks of pure sonic devastation, where each song feels like a ritualistic descent into darkness. From the title track "Swinelord" that opens with ceremonial dread to the closing apocalyptic hymn "Askråder", this album showcases a band that understands the power of atmosphere as much as brutality.

The production perfectly captures the band's vision - thick enough to feel the weight of every riff, yet clear enough to appreciate the intricate interplay between crushing doom passages and blistering black metal fury. Tracks like "XI: For I Am The Fire" and "We Use Your Dead As Vessels" demonstrate their ability to seamlessly blend genres, creating something that feels both familiar and refreshingly original. The album's pacing is masterful, allowing moments of eerie calm before unleashing torrents of controlled chaos that will leave listeners both exhausted and exhilarated.

For fans of:
Neurosis, Cult of Luna, Dragged Into Sunlight, and The Body

Track listing

1. Swinelord
2. New Temples
3. Rites
4. XI : For I Am The Fire
5. Hanging Feet
6. Old Lies
7. We Use Your Dead As Vessels
8. Askråder

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com