Decapitated – Winds Of Creation (2000)

February 25, 2024

Nihility has always been my favourite Decapitated album but in recent times Winds Of Creation has crept up there to rival it. Winds… is an absolute belter of a record, combining all of the best elements of metal music and pushing them to 11 (not in a Spinal Tap way, but in a fuckin’ ferocity overload kinda way). As a drummer myself, early Decapitated’s sticksman Vitek always stands out to me, with his insane flurries of double bass action and lightening fast rolls. The guitar riffs here though are just an absolute delight to listen to. They are elastic, sprite-like, dancing through the music yet leading it into heavy and exciting territory.

Winds is bolstered by a warm and balanced production which allows every member to shine without the sound becoming fatiguing or overwhelming. To be honest, this should be a reference point on how to mix a “melodic” death metal record, the sound is really that good.