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This beast of a tune dropped in 2017, from Melech, a side-project of two members of Pantokrator (with Ricke Gustafsson handling all instruments and Karl Walfridsson on vocals and lyrics). The Swedish melodeath duo tread similar waters as their counterparts, but emphasize the melodic aspects of death metal even more strongly. I’m highlighting the English lyric version of the song here, but there is also a Swedish version. “Befriare” is Swedish for “liberator” and refers to the freedom Jesus won through his atoning sacrifice and resurrection from the dead, and yet also points to the hope of future resurrection for all who die in the Lord.… Continued →

This Swedish death metal band formed in 1996, and has been active ever since. They immediately began recording cassette demos, initially focusing on traditional death metal and morphing over time into more a melodic and progressive take on the genre. Of course, Sweden is known for its melodeath sound, centered in Gothenburg, but Pantokrator are from the opposite side of the southern peninsula. Lyrically the band tend to feature songs about biblical mysteries, not your typical Christian metal fare. Rather than topics of salvation and judgment, they tell stories about obscure characters like the Nephilim, the legendary and quasi-biblical Lilith, and Melchisedec, featured here.… Continued →

Swedish death metallers Pantokrator have released a new video for “We the People.” The song is presumably the lead single from their brand new album Marching out of Babylon, which released just a few weeks ago through Nordic Mission.… Continued →

Swedish Death Metal band, Pantokrator, are back with a brand new song titled “We The People” off the album “Marching Out of Babylon” due out January 29th via Nordic Mission. Pre-Order the album in several different formats including CD, Vinyl, and Tape, right here. This is quality stuff my friends and showcases a band that straddles the line between the brutally heavy and melodic. It’s like a battle between darkness and light but in music format. Check them out.… Continued →

The death metal band Pantokrator has a new song out! The band has released the first song off of their upcoming new record. The song is called “Day of Wrath”. Check it out here.… Continued →

Becoming Saints just dropped their debut album, Oh, the Suffering on Rottweiler Records. Becoming Saints started in Arkansas in 2003, but ended in 2006, with Bassist Jeff Bowie most notably joining Soul Embraced. The band reunited in 2013, as one-off reunion, but later started back in 2014 as a full-time thing. The band, previously only released two EPs, now have their debut album released on Rottweiler Records, home to Grave Robber, Soul Embraced and Pantokrator. Physical albums are up for pre-order now. Go buy it here.… Continued →