VITTRA Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash Outfit Drops “MOFO” Video
Vittra - Photo by Linus Brorsson
VITTRA Swedish Melodic Death/Thrash Outfit Drops “MOFO” Video; Intense Indifference Full-Length Out Now And Streaming!
Watch VITTRA’s “MOFO” video HERE.
Intense Indifference, the latest full-length from Swedish melodic death/thrash metal outfit VITTRA, is out today!
Intense Indifference follows VITTRA’s critically lauded debut, Blasphemy Blues, released in 2022, and centers on one’s own emotional journey — soul searching while simultaneously fighting an inner battle, all while presenting an untroubled, almost indifferent attitude. Inevitably, it all cracks.
In celebration of the release, the band has unleashed a video for opening track, “MOFO.” Comments guitarist Johan Murmester, "‘MOFO’ is the opening track of the new album and it sort of sets the tone for the whole creation. You got some thrash, death, and folk music vibes, and that music is about having fun!
“In the building where the recording studio is located,” he continues, “there used to be a research lab, now abandoned, that to some extend has turned into a film studio, where they do all sorts of movies and TV series. We got the opportunity to explore this environment with the amazing Snovonne during two days and the outcome is the video for ‘MOFO!’"
Watch VITTRA’s “MOFO” video HERE.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “The Leap” HERE.
Intense Indifference was recorded and engineered by Simon Johansson (Soilwork, Wolf), produced by Johan Murmester, and mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory (Lik, Bloodbath, Katatonia). The record includes several guest appearances including John Lönnmyr (Night Flight Orchestra) who adds piano to “Transylvanian Buffet,” Bastian Thusgaard (Soilwork) who contributes the shaker on “Burn(h)er” and vibra-slap on “Transylvanian Buffet,” and Linus Öhrn (Valkyrja) who contributes backing vocals on several tracks. Cover art for Intense Indifference was created by Hjules (Accept, Destruction, Jungle Rot) and based on his own interpretations of the record’s lyrics.
Intense Indifference is available on LP and digital formats. Stream/order the record at THIS LOCATION.
Intense Indifference Track Listing:
1. MOFO
2. Reign Supreme
3. Burn(h)er
4. Transylvanian Buffet
5. Soul Searcher
6. The Leap
7. Bound By Blood
8. Hate
9. End To It
10. Piece By Piece
Originally called Vildvittra, based on the characters created by Astrid Lindgren as part of Ronja Rövardotter [Swedish for Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter, a children’s fantasy book first published in 1981], their name later evolved into VITTRA, inspired by the mythical creatures appearing in Swedish folk stories. And while Swedish folk is a recurring theme weaving in and out of their music, the band is firmly rooted in melodic death and thrash metal in the vein of At The Gates, Dissection, and Megadeth.
“…bloody strong songs that have me at the edge of my seat. 8/10” – Metal Temple
"Intense Indifference isn’t a ‘fun’ album exactly, but VITTRA can turn their melodic death/thrash metal into a celebratory mood. The Night Flight Orchestra keyboardist John Lönnmyr plays piano on ‘Transylvanian Buffet’ as if he’s channeling Richard Tandy in ELO’s cover of ‘Roll Over Beethoven.’ It’s so bizarre to hear that against volatile riffs, yet it’s one of the instant highlights of the record." – Heavy Music HQ
“Where 2022’s Blasphemy Blues showed their technical prowess and thematic depth, this new album strips everything down to something more primal, more instinctive." – Capital Chaos TV
"...crisp, brutal, and mercilessly captivating." – Metal-heads.de
“VITTRA has crushed it with this record… 9/10” – The Rock Father
“…a short-whiled, mind-blowing listen. The overall tempo is high without losing grooviness, and there's enough variety to keep things interesting. VITTRA's sound comes along fat and heavy yet catchy, and I'm a sucker for these furious guitar solos as well as the playful details within the moshing madness, which clearly will work well in a live setting. Highly recommended to crank it up!” – Mostly Metal
"Intense Indifference ultimately succeeds because it balances polish with bite. VITTRA show a strong command of their chosen genre, but they also bring enough variety, structure, and instrumental interplay to reward repeated listens. This is a record to put a smile on your face, make you nod your head, and then press play again once it's finished." – Musipedia Of Metal
“…a varied and exhilarating sophomore album. VITTRA wear their Gothenburg-inspired influences proudly while twisting them into something fresh, surprising, and visceral. Grab your snus and let Intense Indifference slaughter your soul but wipe the blood from your nose before leaving the house, because these guys throw a mean punch.” – Black Angel Promotions
VITTRA:
Alex Smith – drums
David Döragrip – vocals
Gustav Svensson – bass
Johan Murmester – guitars
Lars Elofsson – lead guitar
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