Silent Murder by FreaKozaks: A Heavy Metal Gem That Still Kicks Ass
Alright, let’s talk about Silent Murder, the 2010 heavy metal beast from FreaKozaks. Released under Drakkar Records and hailing from Europe, this album is a no-nonsense punch to the gut in all the best ways. If you’re into rock with some serious heft, this one’s gonna grab your attention real quick.
First off, the tracklist has its fair share of bangers, but two songs really stuck with me—Ghost Of A Soldier and Warda The She-Wolf. Let’s break ‘em down.
Ghost Of A Soldier hits hard right outta the gate. It’s got this raw energy that makes it feel like the band just let loose in a basement somewhere. The riffs are crunchy as hell, and the vocals carry this mix of anger and desperation that feels super authentic. You can almost picture yourself standing knee-deep in mud at some battlefield while listening to it. Maybe that’s what they were going for? Either way, it works.
Then there’s Warda The She-Wolf. This tune takes things up a notch with its relentless pacing and killer guitar solos. There’s something primal about it—like you’re running through the woods being chased by wolves or something (but in a cool, metal way). The chorus is catchy enough to stick in your head without getting annoying, which is always a win in my book.
Now, I gotta mention the oddball on the album—Prelude In C Minor (J.S. Bach, WTC Book 2). Yeah, they threw a classical piece in the middle of their heavy metal record. At first, I was like, “What the heck?” But honestly? It kinda works. It gives your ears a breather before diving back into tracks like Darkness and Silent Murder. Plus, it shows the band isn’t afraid to get experimental. Respect.
One thing I dig about Silent Murder is how unapologetically heavy it is. These guys aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel here—they’re just doing what they do best: cranking out solid, riff-driven metal that’ll make your speakers beg for mercy. Sure, not every song will blow your mind, but the overall vibe keeps you hooked.
In the end, Silent Murder feels like an underrated gem waiting for more people to discover it. And hey, maybe it’s fitting that an album full of chaos ends with a track called Darkness. Because when the music stops, you might find yourself sitting there thinking, “Damn…what just happened?”
Oh, and fun fact: apparently, the drummer broke his foot during recording but still nailed every beat. True story—or so I’ve heard. Rock 'n' roll, am I right?
