Diablo – When All the Rivers Are Silent
Sakara Records
9,0/10,0
Brief:
One of the biggest names in the Finnish metal scene, the masters of outlaw metal DIABLO, was born by the banks of the river Kalajoki in the west coast of Finland in the late 1990’s. Diablo’s talent was soon noticed by Poko Records, which released the band’s debut album ELEGANCE IN BLACK in 2000.
Diablo albums are known to be carefully handcrafted, and “When All The Rivers Are Silent” makes no exception. The leading duo of the band, Rainer Nygård (vocals & guitar) and Marko Utriainen (guitar), have written an intense collection of songs which radiate great care for detail.
The album concept and visuals take the band back to its very roots, river Kalajoki in the Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. “When All The Rivers Are Silent” was recorded by Samu Oittinen (Insomnium) and mixed by Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy, Opeth, Kreator).
Tracklist:
- The Well of Grief
- Unhola
- Grace Under Pressure
- Jack of All Mistakes
- Titan
- The Stranger
- The Extinctionist
- Shackles of Fear
- Parathon
- When the Rivers Are Silent
Main Focus Tracks:
- The Well of Grief
- Grace Under Pressure
- The Stranger
- When the Rivers Are Silent
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Unhola
- Parathon
Line-Up:
Rainer Nygård – vocals, guitar
Marko Utriainen – lead guitar
Aadolf Virtanen – bass
Heikki Malmberg – drums
Comments:
When All the Rivers Are Silent is a superb album, a perfect balance between accessible melodies, technical rhythms and contained rage.
Contact:
Diablo
Videos:
Selected Discography:
Elegance in Black (2000)
Renaissance (2002)
Eternium (2004)
Mimic47 (2006)
Icaros (2008)
Silvër Horizon (2015)
When All the Rivers Are Silent (2022)