Holy Blood
The Patriot
Hailing from Ukraine, Holy Blood combines traditional folk music with the speed and heaviness of death and black metal. The frequent use of instruments not often found in hard music, such as the flute and keyboards, along with several different vocal styles results in a full and distinctive sound that the band pulls off rather well. Compared to their first two albums, The Patriot is slightly heavier and has a stronger Viking metal influence a la Slechtvalk. The Patriot shows that Holy Blood is well accomplished at what they do; however, the album is relatively short and lacks any standout tracks like those found on their last release, Waves Are Dancing. Still, this is a solid album that provides a unique listening experience. [Bombworks] Chris Beck
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