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Band
The Haunted
Title
Exit Wounds
Type
LP/EP
Company
Century Media
YOR
2014
Style
Heavy/Extreme
10/10/2014 - Review by: Greg Watson

The Haunted
Exit Wounds

Company: Century Media
Release: 2014
Genre:
Reviewer: Greg Watson

  • Straight-to-the-point aggression



  • The Haunted is one of those bands that will forever be equated with the "Gothenburg"--melodic death--sound. Formed from the ashes of At the Gates, The Haunted continued to bring the "Gothenburg" sound to the forefront of metal. With the reformation of ATG being announced earlier this year, The Haunted underwent some personnel changes. Returning to the fold are former vocalist Marco Aro, whom I'm a huge fan of, and Adrian Erlandsson returning to handle the drumming. That being said, I wasn't sure what to expect out of this album as the last few releases from the band had been lackluster for me. But once "Cutting Teeth" kicked in, I knew I was in for a treat. With a sound that harkens back to 'The Haunted Made Me Do It' days, 'Exit Wounds' is a vicious uppercut to the jaw. From start to finish, it's clear the latest incarnation of The Haunted wanted straight-to-the-point aggression. Tracks like the aforementioned "Cutting Teeth", "My Salvation" and "Kill the Light" are perfectly crafted songs. Not going over the four minute threshold, the songs pack a punch like an MMA figher on crank. As the album played, I found myself constantly banging my head and throwing the horns up. This album, in my humble opinion, is a return to form for The Haunted and an album that places them once again at the forefront. Production is nothing short of perfect, as we've all come to expect with the band's releases.


    • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
      4.5 :AVE RATING

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    DOR
    COMPANY
    REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
    Exit Wounds
    2014
    Century Media
    Greg Watson10/10/2014
    4.5
    One Kill Wonder
    2003
    Earache
    Nate Turpin1/30/2003
    -
    rEVOLVEr
    2004
    Century Media
    Eric Compton10/15/2004
    -
    Strength in Numbers
    2017
    Century Media
    Eric Compton9/1/2017
    4
    The Dead Eye
    2006
    Century Media
    Weasel3/9/2007
    -

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