Possessed - Revelations of Oblivion PRIDE followed by the critically revered

followed by the critically revered offerings of Down II (2002)

Maximum Rocknroll's Jay Bentley's 1984 review of Detestation made that sentiment clear

Ensiferum is a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal

you can hear noises in the vast corridors of the ship

This band went on such a prolific streak of songwriting magnificence that unknown gems were bound to slip through the cracks

Possessed - Revelations of Oblivion PRIDE followed by the critically reveredThere was a time in which genuine power was felt erupting from the sonic landscape that is now referred to as "old school" death metal. It's genesis was filled with a fresh and vibrant energy and it was the mighty Possessed who initially breathed life into this new and exciting genre. With writing that started in 1982, the first official death metal band created the now classic record "SEVEN CHURCHES" and established the face of the genre permanently.