Disfear : "the Last Nail"

The band's firs album in 18 years. It was recorded before the death of At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg and drummer Marcus Anderson, which presumably makes this the swan song for the band. The lead single "Early Graves" finds the more Motorhead-like rock n roll vibes sliding in during the chorus. Entombed guitarist Ulf Cederland plays on this album nd gives a very nuanced performance. . The rock nroll vibes are given a more prominent exclamation point on "Open to the Night Within". Lindberg's bark is more of a percussive instrument accenting the riffs. Though not an obligatory layer, it falls right where it needs to. 

Often referred to as a d-beat band, the first song you cna hear hints of this is on "Oblivion Bound," which is the second song that was released as a single, though the previous song might have been a better choice for that as it was catchier. The songs hover around the four-minute mark, so they are not short blasts of punk but more thought-through songs. "The Revenant" is a lyrical horror story that matches the darker mood conveyed in the music, which feels more deliberate.  There are punk moments but still rooted in punk, with a rock riffing sensibility. 

"Cyanide" is even more rock n roll, with a very 70s-inspired riff driving it. They do attack it with more than a rock aggression. This creates a more Kvelertak feel. This is the longest song at over five minutes. They really begin to bust out more guitar solos on the second half of the album. They kinda jam out at the end of the song. The title track closes out the album. They take their time getting into the meat of the song. This tacked on an extra minute to a song that is more of a rowdy punk rock explosion. I will give this album a 9.5, as it's more mature rock nroll than just beer-drinking punk. Not sure how many repeat listens I will get from it, but it's great for what it is if you are a fan of these guys, you should be pleased.