There are bands that are hardly known in their home country, yet are popular in countries thousands of kilometers away. One example of this is DEFUELD from Stockholm, Sweden. There, they are just one of many metal acts. Here in Germany, I haven't heard anything about the band either. However, the band has been active in Senegal for quite some time. I have no idea how those connections came about, but the band is quite big there. On the one hand, because they collaborate with local musicians and have organized workshops and joint concerts that are unparalleled in Senegal, and on the other hand, because their music is actually quite good. DEFUELD plays a mix of bombastic rock, hard rock, and heavy metal in the style of Metallica. The songs on their debut album are varied and can definitely convince due to the sophisticated song structures and catchy vocals. Personally, I find the production a bit too clean, but the band hasn't been overly polished. The guitars, the vocals, the driving drums, everything fits well. DEFUELD doesn't reinvent the genre and certainly isn't the most innovative, but for fans of refined metal, the Swedes are definitely worth a listen.
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