Swedish deadly Thrash Metal pioneers and purveyors THE HAUNTED are releasing their 10th studio album “Songs of Last Resort” today worldwide via longtime partners Century Media Records.
A newly launched video clip for the album track “Death to the Crown” can now also be seen here: https://youtu.be/jq-pGALGCGU
THE HAUNTED guitarist Ola Englund comments about “Death to the Crown” as follows: “’Death to the Crown’ is one of those songs that just came out of pure frustration. It’s about that feeling when you’re watching politicians or leaders treat real people like pawns in some kind of game. It’s not about any one person or country – it’s about the bigger pattern. Power going to people’s heads, egos growing out of control, and the rest of us left dealing with the mess. It’s heavy. It’s aggressive. It’s THE HAUNTED.”
The previously released singles/videos for the album can still be checked out here:
“Warhead”: https://youtu.be/itmNIR-akwk
“In Fire Reborn”: https://youtu.be/KbpFFUAegTw
“Songs of Last Resort” has been receiving praise by media outlets all around the globe and among others also won the “album of the month” award in the Metal Hammer (Germany) and Sweden Rock magazine. Here are some selected album review quotes:
“Courageous, refreshing, tough, and extremely angry, they mercilessly mow down the competition and take what is rightfully theirs: victory at the soundcheck! Must-buy!” – Metal Hammer (Germany) – 6/7 Points review
“With Songs Of Last Resort, THE HAUNTED have released their best album in their current lineup, which has been together since 2013. The Swedes aren’t reinventing their style, but are focusing on what they do best: Uncompromising Thrash Metal!” – Rock Hard (Germany) – 8/10 Points review
“Even after eight years of radio silence, THE HAUNTED haven’t forgotten how to butcher. ’Songs Of Last Resort’ turns the shattered thrones of Slayer and Sepultura into wood pellets.’ – Visions (Germany) – 10/12 Points review
