Deals Death
Point Zero Solution
11 Track Album
Spinefarm Records/Universal Music
To Be Released 13th September 2013
Out very soon - Point Zero Solution
Deals Death – Gothenburg,
Sweden
Links:
Discography
Internal Demons - Full-length 2009
Elite - Full-length 2012
Point Zero Solution -Full-length 2013
Genre: Melodic
Death Metal
Biography:
“The story of
melodic death metallers Deals Death
began in a music college called Boomtown, where guitarist Erik Jacobson met a
couple of other students. With some further twists to the story, with which we
need not bother, the band released their self-financed debut ‘Internal Demons’
in 2009 to raving reviews.
In 2009 Deals Death recruited new members in
Gothenburg and made the city their base. The second album, ‘Elite’, was
recorded in May 2010 in Gothenburg and mixed by Jonas Kjellgren (Scar
Symmetry). ‘Elite’ was released in March 2012 via Finland's metal powerhouse
Spinefarm Records became their label debut. A promo video was shot for the song
‘Fortified’ and released in April 2011. The clip made waves on the metal scene
(surpassing already half a million views) and then, a fortuitous bounce
launched Deals Death to a larger than just metal audience, when vocalist Olle
Ekman's ‘Death Metal Vocal Exercises’ video became a surprise YouTube hit.
Now, after five
years of hard work and dedication, Deals
Death has earned their name in the world of metal with tours in Sweden,
Finland, Japan and the UK and having shared stages with bands such as Scar
Symmetry, Hypocrisy, Dark Tranquillity and making appearances at numerous
festivals such as House Of Metal, Rockstad Falun & Sweden Rock; Deals Death have just started to reveal
the tip of the iceberg to their potential.
The new album, ‘Point Zero Solution’, was forged in
the deep woods of Grangärde, Sweden and here is band`s statement of the record:
Deals Death brings good news!
The world is not
going to end; it’s only becoming a horrific and gruesome place to inhabit. On
September 13th Deals Death will give
you the details of this event as they release their third album via
Universal/Spinefarm. Follow this
step-by-step description of the process, which breaks down the systems of
nature and society. This album contains 11 songs packed with a lyrical edge,
delivered with all their blood, sweat and toil!
Having
introduced themselves to a wider audience with last year's ‘Elite’, the new
album ‘Point Zero Solution’ shows Deals Death's staying power and musical
evolution with lush arrangements, deadlier output through and through and
melodic hooks catchier than ever before”
Deals Death
Point Zero Solution
The sonic
imagery this band conjures up is phenomenal.
It is powerful as it stretches its tendrils of finely tuned and exciting
rhythmic swagger to its limits and as you would expect is immense in delivery.
Everything about Deals Death is
precise and professional. This is a
promising start but no less than you would expect for a band of this calibre
and well worthy of their reputation.
Facing the Echoes
With a flexible
hand the notes come raining down in quick succession – it stands proud on its
solid foundation of melodic grooves, and does not need much persuasion to be
caught up in what the band have to offer. Vocally stunning, it sends ice cold chills
down the spine and is a classic Deals
Death moment – it may be some time before the goose-bumps subside as a
torrent of melody surrounds you, so be warned!
Escalation
Deals Death are on a mission and they are the kind
of band that will not stop until it has been fulfilled and this track bares
proof of that as it more than ‘Escalates’ to another finely tuned track of
excellence. It holds plenty for the listener to absorb. With a roaring quality
that is rarely witnessed it possesses high reaching moments of absolute
intrigue, with the band all working together to perfection and it shows this as
it incites a pure spark of immense imagination.
Flatline
This track
rages under the skin and races around leaving scorch marks – it is like scabies
it leaves its mark and apart from that it gets into the brain and provoke
involuntary head movements, you will not be able to help yourself – and I
wondered why it was getting difficult to type! Forgetting to breathe is another
effect this band has over the listener as the track soars to far reaching
heights, mesmerising and offers superb fascination.
Passion for Infinity
Haunting, just
as it intriguing Deals Death reign
down another blow on humanity with sheer and utter abandon. A slower track that
gives you something to feast upon with a ravaging vocal and jagged melodies
that are so sharp they will draw blood. Antagonistic with uncompromising
temptation this track offers a deep and memorable radiance.
The Separation
Atmospheric,
with far reaching melodies that will ignite interest with vocal intimidation
that will strike the fear of wrath into every soul that listens. The melancholic
rhythms send one into a dream like stance whilst once again sending the
perpetual goose bumps down the spine.
There is so much going on in this track it is an insatiable force to be
reckoned with.
Paramount Authority
This is a track
that bounces with a spiteful brutality and brings with it imagery that in turn
sparks deep thoughts as it thunders past your ears, extreme and imposing it
conquers with a truly unique experience of mesmeric quality and seductive as it
spirals and swirls with sheer abandon through the thought process leaving one
exhausted at what they have just bared witness to.
Beyond Reason
A really
distinct track that takes you on personal journey of dark contemplation and
drives rugged emotions to a startling conclusion – it simply enslaves you in
its powerfully extreme embrace rewarding the listener with a brutally immense pleasure
of rich and fulfilling sounds that will satisfy in abundance.
Dark Dream Dawn
Dark and
sinister, yet bright and airy it possesses the soul quickly with tempestuous
rhythmic swagger and engrossing perplexities but it comes as no shock as people
who have and are following Deals Death
will be expecting that and they do not disappoint on that level or any level.
Back to Consciousness
With fierce
melodies, powerful rhythms and a vocal scathing like no other, giving attention
to the finest detail, this track is openly impressive and provokes the listener
with a ferocious and unbridled passion with the ability to make all who listen
succumb to its wildly charms.
Author of Arts
Quite a
dominating track with its untamed vocal flexibility that niggles the ears with
a vicious tongue and showcases Deals
Death with their extreme skillful capability producing some fantastic
mastery.
To Sum up:
This is one
highly intense album that I have had the pleasure and opportunity of reviewing
in its entirety and really grateful for that. It prods the senses and leaves
one thoroughly satisfied. It simply
bristles with clever precision, and is a raucous breath that when fused
together gives out 100% perfection. Its
insatiable appetite serves to feed the hungry masses and delivers a powerful
message – Deals Death is a force to
be reckoned with and masters of their finely tuned craft – long may they reign
supreme.
I cannot find
anything negative to say about this album except perhaps it is too short –
eleven tracks are just not enough for me, but then again 20 tracks would never
be enough. The whole album is magnetic as it pulls you into its seductive
creations and wraps you in a blanket of melodic swathe that cannot be rivalled.
If you have not
yet heard Deals Death then what are
you waiting for? I urge you to go out and get this album, if you like your
metal perfected, finely tuned and skillful then this album will be right up your
street. Buy it, listen to it and submerge yourself in its extremities of sheer
indulgence – you cannot fail to be impressed from start to finish. It is really hard to pinpoint a favourite
track as they all hold something special, but for the extra touches check out ‘Flatline’
and ‘Beyond Reason’ if ever an album paints a picture – this one is the bio
tapestry of the metal world.
10/10
Track List:
Point Zero Solution
Facing the Echoes
Escalation
Flatline
Passion for Infinity
The Separation
Paramount Authority
Beyond Reason
Dark Dream Dawn
Back to Consciousness
Author of Arts
Members:
Erik Jacobson - Guitars
Olle Ekman - Vocals
Janne Jaloma - Drums
Sebastian Myrèn - Guitars
Kammo Olayvar - Bass
