For many, the original wave of death metal was best showcased by the Swedish contingent, most notably Entombed, Dismember, Grave, and Carnage. That now-familiar HM-2 buzzsaw guitar tone, groovy d-beat rhythms, Maiden-esque leads, and unearthly growls became the template for the genre at its most misanthropic and vile. With the resurgence in old-school death metal over the past decade, the Swedish camp has had many new players and some amazing releases from Entrails, Demonical, and a host of others that have not only stuck to the template but also become solid colleagues to the ‘90s legends. Over the past six years, Stockholm’s LIK has quickly risen to the top with only two full-length albums and an EP to their name. In that short time, they have made their presence known with strong ...
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