FIrebreather interview METALLOID Magazine

METALLOID

From Gothenburg, Sweden, Firebreather’s latest album Under a Blood Moon has huge sludgy riffs that are like moving though tar. Mattias Nööjd’s gravelly vocals accompanied by thick licks from Kyle Pitcher on bass create a an almost visceral experience. Meanwhile, Axel Wittbeck’s drum groove gives visions of ironclad warriors on horseback galloping through a dark forest in slow motion.

The opening track, Dancing Flames is great for anytime in my “metalhead” opinion, but it doesn’t get much better than watching smoke rise from a fire under a star lit night. When you hear the track Firebreather, the pace kicks up a notch, but keeps the bone crushing fuzz created by Mattias and Kyle. I would say We Bleed is their “signature” track. It’s the single I personally send to my friends to turn them onto Firebreather, and sometimes it honestly becomes a tossup as to which track is better than the other. The album ends on a strong note with The Siren, a fitting end to a consistently hard-packed sophomore effort. Some albums give you room to breathe, and you need it to make it to the end. Firebreather’s Under a Blood Moon gives no sun relief but you find you’re grateful for the gasping.

All in all this is a GREAT album and if you are into grit, fuzz and a big sound, I highly recommend you give these guys a listen. You won’t be disappointed.