Enforcer - Zenith

http://bravewords.com/news/enforcer-to-release-zenith-album-in-april-first-details-revealed

"It's been silent for a while in the camp of Swedish metallers Enforcer. But now the quartet is back with their fifth studio album, Zenith. The record will be unleashed on April 26th via Nuclear Blast Records, and contains 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes, but also fresh blood to the band's unique sound. In addition, guitarist Jonathan Nordwall debuts as new permanent member of the group on the forthcoming offering.

Comments guitarist/vocalist Olof Wikstrand, "Zenith is definitely the most ambitious project we ever engaged ourselves in. I think all together we spent over two and a half years to write, produce and record it all. We are super excited to finally get this one out to you all. Beware the 'Zenith Of The Black Sun'."

With the drums having been recorded at Soundtrade Studios, Stockholm and the rest of the tracking completed at Hvergelmer Studios, Arvika, Zenith was produced by Enforcer themselves. The artwork was created by Italian artist Velio Josto."

Here's the video for the first single - Die For The Devil:

Nice. Always in the mood for some new Enforcer .

I am extremely, extremely excited for this album. From Beyond is probably my favorite 21st century metal album, and the rest of their output is up there too. Better with each record.

However, though I really like the new song, I was expecting to be absolutely floored, considering how each of their albums has been better than the last. So I guess I had a really high bar set for myself.

Still, probably the most anticpated album, I think, of 2019 for me that I know of so far.

Looking forward to this album!

I like the sounds of that.

I wish their fellow countrymen Wolf release a new album. It's about time. I miss new material by these guys.

Great band, very excited we're getting some new material!

WEAK!!! Sounds like Warrant and Skid Row mixed with the latest Motley Crue song LOL!

Here's the lyric video for the new song - "Searching For You."

I really want to like this and get excited for it, but I feel like it's just more of the same I heard on their last 4 albums. It's not bad, but "been there, done that".

It is a bit of a departure from previous albums, a lot lighter on the heavy side. A bit of a disappointment.

Wargo60

I'm listneing to this on Spotify now, and while it's not as good as From Beyond, this another stellar release for Enforcer.

Someone, I think MetalGuy, commented above about more of the same from the other four. I feel like Enforcer actually are pretty varied across their albums so far. No great departures on any, but they mess with and tweak their sound on each effort.

I'm really digging this record. From Beyond is their actual zenith, to date, but Zenith is still good as hell.

Between this, Hollywood Vampires, Springstee and Amon Amarth, so many of my favorites are releasing stuff this year. 2019 is some good shit for my ears.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

Someone, I think MetalGuy, commented above about more of the same from the other four. I feel like Enforcer actually are pretty varied across their albums so far. No great departures on any, but they mess with and tweak their sound on each effort.

I just meant I don't feel like I'm missing anything if I never get this new album. I enjoy their past output, but I think I've got enough to keep me occupied for now. I'm feeling that way with alot of bands these days, not just Enforcer.

It's the getting old thing, not much stirs my blood to make me want to run out and spend the money.

Dark Horseman wrote:

It's the getting old thing, not much stirs my blood to make me want to run out and spend the money.

I ended up feeling the same way after a careful listen. That said, i will eventually pick it up once i find a used copy.

Gilbert wrote:

Dark Horseman wrote:

It's the getting old thing, not much stirs my blood to make me want to run out and spend the money.

I ended up feeling the same way after a careful listen. That said, i will eventually pick it up once i find a used copy.

Funny thing. My brother just sent me a message telling me that he has picked me a copy of the new Enforcer .

Wargod wrote:

It is a bit of a departure from previous albums, a lot lighter on the heavy side. A bit of a disappointment.

Wargo60

After giving it a couple of spins I was let down. The songs just don't seem to be as strong as on their earlier albums.

Here's some trivia for you:

The song "Regrets from the new album -



- is a reworking of the Terminal song "Zadnji Izlet" -



Terminal is a side project of Enforcer's guitarist Tobias Linqvist and the lyrics are sung in Slovenian.

That song is quite good.