Fatal Embrace – Hail Down Deep

Releasedate:   13-12-2024
Label: Black Lion Records

Fatal Embrace is a Melodic Death/Black formation from Sweden. The band formed in the early 90’s and they released one full length album before they became inactive.

The Swedes seem to be on a quest to re-ignite their material and have re-recorded an album that was previously unreleased. The vault is opened and so we get to enjoy “Hail Down Deep” in 2025, a few decades after it was originally written.
Starting the album it seems like the band felt enough time has gone to waste and throws you right into a vehement sound so you know right away what you are up to. With a track like “Darkness Set and Done” the band is allowing you some time to soak it all in.
The guys lay a lot of variation in their songs, whether it is as a song as a whole but also within. Some intensity changes, a tempo picking up or slowing down, not just a train that keep on going. Creates a dynamic feel to the album. Look for example at the track “Of Unholy Measure” which seem to have all in it. The slower parts, the intensity and a heavy feel.

Altogether Fatal Embrace chose wisely to release this album to the world. It has its place here and is one that pleases many. Would be a waste to have it laying around much longer.

Line up:

• John Silver – Bass 
• Henrik Serholt – Drums, Vocals 
• Christian Silver – Drums 
• Andreas Johansson – Guitars 
• Manne Engström – Vocals, Guitars

Tracklist

1. Spirit of the Fiend
2. Darkness Set and Done
3. Death Blessing
4. Southern Malice
5. Drick av döden
6. Of Unholy Measure
7. Svärtan
8. Through the Speaking Veil
9. Digging Up the Hatchet
10. Soul of the Black Heart

Links:

Bandcamp