Run With The Torch

Following the immense praise of the masterpiece ‘Come Clarity’ (2006) with song ‘Take This Life’ featured on the new Guitar Hero III (sold six million copies), In Flames returned last year with ‘A Sense Of Purpose’, recorded and produced by the band together with Daniel Bergstrand (vocals), Roberto Laghi (Bass, guitar & drums). Mixed by Toby Wright in L.A. (Metallica, Slayer, Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Motley Crüe etc) and mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering Studios in L.A., the album and crushingly heavy live shows that left audiences astounded marked the return of the band in style. In Flames now release new bludgeoning single ‘Delight And Angers’. Enjoy!

Nik Says…

With In Flames it is safe to say you know what you’re going to get, unlike other bands though, they still manage to sound fresh and non repetitive. The formula the band uses works very well, and they obviously have their heads on straight, as unlike many many other instances, they don’t try to fix something when it aint broke! But this also makes reviewing hard! You know what they sound like, they still sound great, so what do I do? Sit back and mosh in my swivel chair and urge you to join me! ★★★★✩

Tina Says…

Personally, I’ve never really ever listened to that much by In Flames but I was very much impressed by this latest effort and it has certainly spurred me on to check out more of their work!
From the opening riffs to the last drumbeat you are carried upon a sea of head-banging bounciness with the added bonus of a catchy chorus and standard guitar solos.
This is perhaps textbook In Flames, nonetheless, it is a textbook that rocks with the best of them.
★★★★✩