Portrait
The Host
| Year | 2024 |
| Label | Metal Blade Records |
| Country | Worldwide |
| Status | Official |
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- Hoc Est Corpus Meum (Intro) (1:17)
- The Blood Covenant (4:14)
- The Sacrament (5:26)
- Oneiric Visions (5:53)
- One Last Kiss (5:38)
- Treachery (5:40)
- Sound the Horn (5:02)
- Dweller of the Threshold (3:58)
- Die in My Heart (4:49)
- Voice of the Outsider (5:30)
- From the Urn (4:58)
- The Men of Renown (5:02)
- Sword of Reason (The Steel of Revenge) (5:29)
- The Passions of Sophia (11:27)
About the Band
Portrait is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed in 2004. Their studio albums include Portrait (2008), Crimen Laesae Majestatis Divinae (2011), Crossroads (2014), Burn the World (2017), At One With None (2021), The Host (2024). They record for Metal Blade Records.
Source: MusicBrainz
Album Review
Portrait's latest album, 'The Host', is a haunting and atmospheric journey into the realms of classic heavy metal. The band's signature sound is on full display here, with soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and thunderous drums creating a powerful and immersive listening experience. Standout tracks like 'The Blood Covenant' and 'Voice of the Outsider' showcase Portrait's ability to blend aggression with melody, while 'One Last Kiss' and 'The Passions of Sophia' add a touch of dark romance to the mix. The production quality is top-notch, with every instrument and vocal line coming through crisp and clear. 'The Host' fits seamlessly into Portrait's discography, serving as a testament to their growth and evolution as a band.