Artist: Dismember
Title: Where Ironcrosses Grow
Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Cat #: NBA68612
Release Year: 2004/2023
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel case
Special attributes: Reissue

Jewel case reissue of the sixth album from the Swedish death metal band Dismember 'Where Ironcrosses Grow" originally released in 2004.

After a prolonged wait of over four years, the verdict is in – it was unquestionably worth it. "Where Ironcrosses Grow" marks Dismember's triumphant return to their roots, delivering a level of brutality and unpredictability reminiscent of their acclaimed 1993 album, "Indecent & Obscene."

Gone are the Gothenburg-inspired melodies that characterized their last three albums, making space for unbridled heaviness to take center stage. While this album lacks the buoyant energy of their 2000 release, "Hate Campaign," it compensates with a notable increase in the complexity of individual tracks. The songs showcase a depth not seen since the late '90s, featuring intricate compositions like "Me-God" and "As the Coins Upon Your Eyes."

Despite the evolution in sound, the signature catchiness that has consistently positioned Dismember at the forefront of the death metal genre remains intact. The band successfully avoids staleness by skillfully incorporating enough variation to keep the listening experience fresh.

Enduring label switches, constant delays, and a four-year hiatus may have tested the patience of die-hard Dismember fans eagerly awaiting this album. However, the finished product guarantees satisfaction for anyone craving authentic and masterfully executed Swedish death metal.

Recommended if you like: Grave, Unleashed, Carnage, Benediction, Asphyx, Morgoth, Gorfest, Sinister, Massacre, Austopsy, Monstrosity, Incantation, Malevolent Creation, Immolation

Track Listing:
1. Where Ironcrosses Grow
2. Forged With Hate
3. Me-God
4. Tragedy Of The Faithful
5. Chasing The Serpent
6. Where Angels Fear To Tread
7. Sword Of Light
8. As The Coins Upon Your Eyes
9. Children Of The Cross
10. As I Pull The Trigger