Horizon – album overview
Horizon by MINDSHIFT is jam-packed with fifteen amazing tracks of mind-blowing melodic metal that’s guaranteed to offer something new, and showcase some of the best new music coming out of the Swedish metal scene today. The title track, ‘Horizon’ is a stellar composition mixing vocal melodies and brutal guitars in the perfect proportions. Mindshift vocalist Mao explains, “Horizon is about the senseless tragedy of things that happen in the world around us. The Charlie Hebdo attack, the brutal massacre at the Bataclan Concert Hall, the senseless wars in the Middle East, etc… One day I just asked myself, what can I do to make this world survive, prevent it from tearing itself apart?” ‘My Revenge’ is an energetic masterpiece which features Bjorn ‘Speed’ Strid from Soilwork on guest vocals. ‘Absolution’ addresses the fact that everyone has a deep dark secret which they want to repent for, so they can just start over. Last (but certainly not least), ‘A Thousand Scars’ is by far the heaviest song on the album, with crushing rhythm and beats that’ll knock you off your feet!
Whether they’re weaving a soundscape of technically-progressive metal, or layers of sonic textures to mesmerize the listener, MINDSHIFT are always pushing the boundaries of modern music to the next level. The voice of their souls translates into the honesty of their music, and after all… isn’t that what we all want to hear?
Press Quotes & Highlights
- “a searing smattering of blistering riffs, concussive drumming, and stunning vocals” – Starpulse
- 5/5 “Horizon highlights the ultimate message of hope overcoming despair” – Planet Mosh
- 9/10 “Horizon is a prime example of modern metal fortitude” – Metal Temple
- 8/10 – Closeup Magazine
- “more than just metal for metal’s sake – this record has a meaning” – Examiner
- “an effective balance of memorable choruses and clever guitar work” – About Heavy Metal
- “crank this shit up!” – Fearcast Radio
- “absolutely no arguing that Horizon is a striking record” – Get Exposed Music
- “a heavy, complex, ambitious album!” – Lords of Metal
- “refreshingly varied, exciting, and quite catchy” – AAA backstage
- “Mindshift is a band to keep an eye out for” – Music Existence
- “Horizon is sharp, aggressive, and a solid album” – Heavy Metal Bands
- “Horizon doesn’t play it safe by regurgitating stuff that’s been done before” – Wonderbox Metal
- “81/100 – Horizon shows us that music, regardless of our own beliefs and faiths, can bring us together” – Metal Reviews
