Debut album by hardcore metal act formed by members of At The Gates, Seance and Witchery. Signed to the potent Earache label, they've been described as prime Slayer with hardcore vocals. 12 tracks. 1999 release.
Debut album by hardcore metal act formed by members of At The Gates, Seance and Witchery. Signed to the potent Earache label, they've been described as prime Slayer with hardcore vocals. 12 tracks. 1999 release.
cosmokane31 | San Francisco, CA United States | 05/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This debut album from At the Gates alumni should have been called "Out of the Gate." Opener "Hate Song" explodes out of the speakers with minimal fuss and maximal fury, and the rest of the album never looks back. Peter Dolving's vocals are hardcore-influenced and somewhat monochromatic, but they fuel the astonishing energy here. A strong Slayer influence pervades; at times, the band's roots peek through with trademark Swedish melodies. The band's later releases with Marco Aro are more polished, with better songwriting. But for sheer impact, it's hard to top this."
Slayer-esque classic through and through
Michael | FL United States | 08/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A year before their original lead singer Peter Dolving left, they debuted with this monster here. Although in my opinion rEVOLVEr (which features his return) is easily the best when compared to this, their self-titled release is just simply undeniable. Marco Aro (who replaced Dolving for two albums) is an awesome vocalist, Peter just fits the build for the band, no question about it. If you're a fan, there's no reason not to own this cd."
The haunted is my favorite band.
marilyn fan | 07/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"an execellent cd a good album from beginning to end."
Pure Thrashing Mayhem
Jeremy Brackeen | Cameron, WI United States | 08/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're looking for a pure straight up, no nonsense, balls to the wall, thrashing, headbanging assault that will leave your ears bleeding and shattered and your brain smashed against the concrete wall, well you've come to the right place with Swedish thrash metal merchants The Haunted's self titled debut album. I went out and bought this album over the weekend, and of course being a fan of these guys, I was quickly hooked to this album right after the first listen. This album has absolutely everything: Angry brutal hardcore style vocals, raging thrashing guitar riffs, brutal slamming drums, what more can you ask for. Peter Dolving's hardcore style vocals are just angry, brutal, and vicious beyond words. Anders Bjorler and Jensen deliver a barrage of lightning fast heavy guitar riffs that thrash and slam throughout and awesome solos that are just smokin. Jonas Bjorler's bass lines are solid and audible, and Adrian Erlandsson's drumming is fast, brutal, and absolutely slamming throughout. The opening track and my favorite on here "Hate Song", is just pure bliss, and it will immediately have you hooked to this album throughout. Other favorite songs on here include "Chokehold", "In vein", "Bullet Hole", "Chasm", "Blood Rust", "Shattered", "Undead", and "Soul Fracture". Actually ever song on here rocks hard. So anyways, if you're a fan of At The Gates, Carnal Forge, Lamb Of God, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, Slayer, Sepultura, or even Pantera for that matter, you will definately like The Haunted. So do yourself a big favor, go buy this album now, I guarantee you'll love it. The Haunted Rules!! 5 stars all the way.
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
