Magick Records has described as a German band with a Swedish-style approach to what has been termed 'melodic death metal' -- in other words, bands like,,,,. Those Nordic outfits have combined death metal elements with a genuine sense of melody, harmony, and craftsmanship; unlike grindcore bands, they aren't strictly about bombast for the sake of bombast. Should be placed in that Nordic-style melodic death metal category? Death metal/black metal is an influence, but what transpires on this 2005 release can't really be lumped in with the melodic death metal and symphonic black metal releases coming out of Scandinavia.

Burden of grief - fields of salvation - remedy/magick Burden Of Grief may hail from Germany, but the bulk of the band's material is inspired by the Swedish stylings of Dark Tranquillity, Eucharist et al. Burden of Grief - Fields of Salvation [New CD] Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest. License plate recognition camera.

Instead of sounding like or, gives the impression that 's main influences are American and British bands -- not Scandinavian bands. Instead of favoring a Swedish-type sound, 's material is really more of a blend of death metal and thrash with power metal references -- is a major influence, as is (although is generally faster and much harsher than 's albums). Mike Huhmann's lead vocals don't favor the deep, guttural, demonic-style growl that death metal is famous for; instead, his gruff vocal style sounds like 's by way of thrash and hardcore. (which was, in 2003, produced by of and fame) won't win any awards for being innovative or pointing metal in new directions -- anyone who was listening to a lot of death metal and thrash in the late '80s and early '90s will hear and think, 'Been there, done that.' But if falls short of earth-shattering, it's still decent. The material can be exhilarating -- certainly if one has a taste for high-speed bombast -- and the performances are generally likable on this noteworthy, if derivative, release.