Bloodred Hourglass – Lifebound

Releasedate: 24-08-2012; Label: Spinefarm Records
By: Sabine van Gameren

The Finnish formation Bloodred Hourglass is founded in 2005. They make Death/ Thrash Metal and released a couple of EP’s before the band started working on their debut album “Lifebound” which is released right now.

At first it seems a bit hard to find the identity of this band. It sounds familiar, a strong sound but while listening a bit careful you hear some of the bands personality. Death/Thrash, Children of Bodom-like compositions worked in such a level that it surprises you to read it is the band’s debut. Some great guitar solos are included in their sound, listen to a track “Scapegoat” for example, the vehemence they bring falls into place as a perfect puzzle. Another plus is that they have a good production on the album, that creates the extra shine on the sound. If you have to say something about this release it must be that the guys can put some more effort in highlighting their identity and own sound. With “Lifebound” I can go on and on about how alike it sounds to others but in fact it makes more sense to realize that they have made an album of good quality and it only being their debut it is much likely they become one of those bands mentioned in other band’s debuts someday.

Line Up:
Jarkko Koukonen – vocals
Jose Moilanen – bass
Jarkko Tiilikainen – guitar
Antti Nenonen – guitar
Jarkko Hyvönen – drums

Tracklist: 01. We Lived Like Kings 02. Above All 03. Speed Superstar 04. Arcadia 05. Castle Ashtray 06. Ghost Wounds 07. Scapegoat 08. Leverage 09. The Conquerer 10. Of Regret, Fear, and Forgive 11. We Die Like Heros

Links:
Bloodred Hourglass Official