Once the listener hits the play button, they are immediately immersed in the first of three tracks: Death By Love, Dark Side, and I See I Kill. The album kicks off with an infectious rhythm and intense vocals that carry on throughout the entire collection.
Atomic Spitfire is a familiar name, and I have to say that Death By Love exhibits a more profound development than their previous three singles. Their highly aggressive sound is still present, but their music’s clarity and production quality feel more improved. Blending the raw intensity of death metal with a balanced rock ‘n’ roll vibe. This likely involves a combination of both analogue and digital methods to create a sound that is both polished and gritty.
The music of Atomic Spitfire fuses the unwavering intensity of Entombed with the fiery hard rock and rock ‘n’ roll passion of Motörhead. Producing a distinctive and visceral sound by fusing this with the wild thrash, death, and sludge metal, as well as heart-pounding rhythms and anguished vocals. This powerful combination immerses listeners in a captivating sonic journey that is truly one of a kind. The band’s fruit of artistic technical skill shines through, eliciting a raw emotional reaction that resonates profoundly with heavy music enthusiasts.
Not only has Atomic Spitfire returned with an EP, but they also have, what feels like, a revamped sound and have added a new drummer, bassist, and a guitarist, while Claes Töyrä remains at the helm! This revamp has polished the band’s sound and atmosphere, delivering a vibrant and energetic musical experience. Each composition is a testament to their devilmanship, showcasing a fruit of art-blend of musical and instrumental prowess. This creative collaboration not only strengthens their sonic identity but also invites fans into an engaging and immersive journey.
Johnny Salminen’s guitar prowess is on full display in Atomic Spitfire, which features downtuned melodic leads and driving rhythms together with the raw strength of powerful, hard rock riffs. Erik Vieira‘s bass lines are both thick and groovy, laying down a robust foundation while also shining through with intricate fills. A strong performance is provided by Stefan Lindqvist‘s drumming, which combines rock-inspired grooves, double bass patterns, rhythmic beats to advance the songs and to enhance their dynamic essence. Claes Töyrä‘s vocals range from gritty growls to fierce singing, successfully conveying the lyrics directly to the listener.
As the band steps into this exciting new phase, listeners can look forward to a captivating mix of innovation and nostalgia that honours their origins while exploring new sonic territories. Overall, Atomic Spitfire has delivered a raw and powerful artistic creation that is gritty, rhythmic, and intense—an essential listen for enthusiasts of Motörhead and Entombed.
As the album reaches the closing piece, I See I Kill. As the gritty, rhythmic, and intense, and filthy music comes to stop, we want to give a shoutout to Atomic Spitfire for letting us review their single Death By Love. We’ll wrap it up by discussing the final three sins and concluding the review.
