Year : 2022
Style : Heavy Metal , Female vocals
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 116 mb
Bio:
HEXED was formed in 2015 by Vocalist/Songwriter Tina and Lead Guitarist/Songwriter Stellan Gunnarsson in Uppsala, Sweden. Both of them played in several bands before and had an early history in the metal scene and of music composing.Now they wanted to create and write music together, something completely new.They started writing songs and soon they knew exactly what kind of sound they were aiming for. Since both of them had the source of inspiration from bands such as Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory and Pagans Mind they knew that they wanted to create metal music with focus on strong and powerful vocals combined with melodic guitars.When they had the songs ready and the preproduction was about to start they had to find members who got the qualitys required to setup the band. The driven Bass player Daniel Håkansson who played earlier in other metal bands, were chosen to take place along with the experienced musician Teddy Möller on drums.HEXED was now formed and complete as a band.The debut single and lyric video release DREAMS was launched in the beginning of May 2016.Meanwhile the album NETHERWORLD was recorded and produced in 2017, HEXED released their second official music video EXHALING LIFE. This song and video contains guestvocals from Thomas Vikström and it is filmed and produced by the talented Magnus Ewald who also produced videos for Liv Sin, Crucified Barbara, Firespawn etc.The interest and response for HEXED after the releases has been overwhelming. HEXED got several proposals to consider and are proud for the decision to sign with Thomas Hörnkvist at VICISOLUM PRODUCTIONS. This Swedish label already have several established bands in its row, such as Persefone, Loch Vostok, Divine Ascension.HEXED debut album NETHERWORLD are going to be released March 30 2018 and the album contains 10 tracks and will be available on all major stores. The album is produced and recorded by Stellan at Blueflame and Hexed Studios. All vocals are produced and recorded together with the experienced Tord "Diztord" Bäckström at TB Music Productions. The album is mastered by Stellan and the mighty Jouni Niemi at Big Jambo Studios.All the awesome coverart for the album Netherworld are made by the fantastic Mattias Norén at ProgArt Media who also made covers for amazing bands like Epica, Kamelot and Evergrey.
Album:
The Swedish Symphonic Progressive Metal band is back with their second album “Pagans Rising”. Along with the powerful lead vocals of Tina Gunnarsson, this theme album definitely has great songwriting mixed with strong choruses and male growl. It´s a perfect blend of spellbinding guitar melodies, chugging riffs, dark symphonic orchestrations and progressive elements. It has been written with inspiration and history of Sweden’s witch-hunting hysteria in the late 17th century. Behind the unique sound of this masterpiece is the talented mixing/mastering engineer Ronnie Björnström. This release is a much heavier and darker version of HEXED. The album contains ten tracks.“Pagans Rising” is the first cut. From the start, the roaring and commanding vocals of Tina Gunnarsson are vibrant and in your face. She could cut through several layers of pure steel with her voice. The music is rich, full dark, brooding, and full of symphonics. The might and power of the sound is very evident, and when Tina reaches the upper ranges, glass shatters. “Resurrection” is another strong piece that features flowing melodies that are as dark as the deep ocean, and are turned up to 11 in the chorus. The background is full of other elements that compliments the main sound, and the band is off to a raucous start. “Stigma Diaboli” begins with backing vocals and keyboard notes that lead to a murky and energetic riff. The shadowy, overcast music plays very well with the tender clean vocals. Tina seems to have a never-ending well that she can dig into when the music calls for dramatics.“Repentance” is the act of atoning for one’s sins. But don’t look to half-hearted apologies here…indeed, the subject roars back and fights against the unfair judgement of her and her peers. You can hear her scream, “I AM NOT A WITCH” at the top of her lungs. “Stellan’s harsh vocals accentuate this feeling. “Incantation” is a spell used to conjure the dead. In this case, the subject uses the spell as last ditch effort to free herself from the dungeon where she awaits a deadly trial for her life. The music is full of desperate and longing qualities, and you can feel her final effort to free herself in any way she can. “Prophecy” is, as expected, a darker and more vital song with plenty of foreshadowing. The harsh vocals are tenacious and durable, and the push-and-pull between them and the clean vocals is one thing among many that the band is very good at. “Symphony of Tragedy” chronicles the calamity of the entire trials. You can feel the subjects trying to plea one final time to their captors that they are innocent, but they turn a blind ear towards them.“Blasphemy” is a dark and moody song where the heresy is hung out for all to see. The music is heavy and aggressive but not without comfortless melodies. The harsh vocals are what you remember most in this song, and fire comes from the depths. “Dark Storm” is the final warning of what is to come. “Paralyzing fear” is one thing that Tina calls it. The storm is on the horizon, and what has been put into motion from the Gods (or lack thereof) cannot be stopped. “Moorfield” closes the tale. I’m not sure where the reference is from, but the tale end bloody. Tina reaches deep for the vocal performance to end all, with a heavy, burdensome quality that will forever couple you with the subject matter. Stellan’s closing harsh vocals cast the final blow.I love a good story as part of a listening experience, and the tale they tell is both vivid and interwoven into the music so very well. The tale comes to life in the music, and draws you into the subject matter so easily. Both vocalists are outstanding at their trade, and the music can be dark, clouded and cold at times, but never without wondrous melodies in support. HEXED have done it again, with a standout album that shows the world the unforgiving and fierce songwriting team that they are.
Line-Up:
Tina Gunnarsson - Vocals (female) (2013-present) - See also: Detained
David Nyman - Guitars
Daniel Håkansson - Bass (2015-present)
Stellan Gunnarsson - Guitars, Vocals (2015-present) - See also: Fuel for Nightmares
Patrick Wahlberg - Drums - See also: ex-Drenched in Gasoline, ex-Nocean
Tracklist:
01. Pagans Rising 05:15
02. Resurrection 04:18
03. Stigma Diaboli 05:49
04. Repentance 04:51
05. Incantation 04:26
06. Prophecy 04:58
07. Symphony of Tragedy 05:32
08. Blasphemy 04:54
09. Dark Storm 04:25
10. Moorfield 04:29
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