Hellsongs from Sweden began as an acoustic three piece with a brand of 'lounge metal' that rendered acts like Slayer and Megadeth palatable to polite society.
The first track of their fifth album (These Are Evil Times) is a cheesy synth version of Black Sabbath's Iron Man to show that they are not abandoning this novelty road but Equality,the first single from the album, sees them branching out into a sound of their own making.
Described as a "DIY boot in the head of overwhelming consumerism", it's a vaguely unhinged orchestral pop anthem that manages to be both rousing and bonkers.
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The tongue in cheek video shows that the band don't take themselves too seriously and the manner of the delivery is full blooded enough to carry it off.
A guilty pleasure.
Hellsongs' website
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