This timely EP served as a taster for In Flames' third, and arguably best album, 1997's Whoracle, which struck a seamless balance between the band's melodic hard rock...
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A master of progressive death metal or the "Gothenberg sound" practiced by many a Swedish band, In Flames delivers one of its best efforts with 1997's Whoracle. One...
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The melodic sensibilities, classical style guitar, and modal dexterity employed on the Jester Race have precursors in Iron Maiden, Dio-era Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest....
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Despite their respectable place in the world of Scandinavian black metal, In Flames has never been at the front of the pack. Their albums are heavy, ugly affairs that offer...
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The production value on Clayman is instantly apparent; the album's initial sounds jump right out and pull the listener in, conveying a power and excitement that lasts the...
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Like their countrymen Entombed, In Flames add the familiar influence (and sense groove) of classic heavy metal to their extreme death-metal sounds, as well as progressive...
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Could this actually be European death metal's bid for a pop culture coup? In Flames already has a reputation as one of the best, most melodic death metal bands to come to...
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