Upon first listen, one can immediately sense that Fisthammer possess the same knack for killer hooks and enthralling melodies that makes bands like Amon Amarth and Behemoth such great musical experiences. On their debut effort, the Philadelphia quartet lay down 11 perfectly memorable, brutal and technically proficient death metal tunes, combining heavy, crushing riffs with catchy harmonics and melody. I know we’ve already seen a myriad of death metal bands incorporating memorable melodies into their music, but these guys really nailed it.
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