One of the most enduring names in Swedish metal, Sparzanza returns with a new album for the first time in almost a decade. The band’s ninth album, From Dust to Darkness, is wrapped in the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs, dark melodies and choruses that hit the listener straight in the gut. The album is being released by Despotz Records.
“Our sound has evolved into something heavier and more brutal. With From Dust to Darkness we’ve tried new things and pushed the boundaries. Our guitarist Calle has written a ton of inspiring riffs, with plenty of challenging tempos. The album sounds really good and we’re excited to be back in full swing,” says vocalist Fredrik Weileby.
“We wanted to push ourselves out of our comfort zone so we could create something really crushing. I’m sure our fans will love this album,” continues bassist Johan Carlsson.
The album also features more different vocal techniques.
“For example, The Great Noise has all the possible vocal styles – raw aggression and delicate tones – as you should when you’re singing about witch hunts and being born in blood,” Weileby laughs.
With the new album, Weileby proves that he’s at the best of his career, and bassist Johan Carlsson gives credit to the band’s guitarist for this:
“Our guitarist Magnus Eronen also worked as a recorder this time, and he has developed the whole band, especially when it comes to the songs. He knows exactly when and how to push the best possible performance out of Fredrik,” says Carlsson.
From Dust to Darkness tracklist:
1. Fear the Night
2. This is not a Love Song
3. The Accuser
4. Bloodborne
5. Bad Motherfucker
6. Twitch of the Death Nerve
7. The Blinding Absence of a Light
8. The Great Noise
Sparzanza is:
Calle Johannesson – Guitar
Anders Åberg – Drums
Johan Carlsson – Bass
Fredrik Weileby – Vocals
Magnus Eronen – Guitar