Various Artists
From Kaamos to Midnight Sun
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
This Finnish Metal Compilation brings to these shores the best of the hard music that this country is known for. The death/unblack - sometimes gothic-influenced - metal of Immortal Souls screams of high grade musicianship and quality production. Manifestum also impressed me with their creative textures, keys laying a smooth foundation for the variety-conscious vocals (which are sometimes similar to early Vengeance Rising). We've heard the harsh realities of Deuteronomium before. We even put 'em on our sampler CD! Their song, "Abortion," is quite powerful, driving along at a quick pace with some occasional stops and starts. Scream belies their name, and actually has some melodic vocals, though they could use some help. In all, quite a harsh compilation. To order, send $20 (the label suggests sending "well hidden cash") to: Little Rose Productions, PO Box 533, FIN-40101 Jyvaskyla, Finland