Revolver (The Haunted album)

Revolver is the seventh studio album by the Swedish melodic death metal band The Haunted. Released on May 29, 2011, through Century Media Records, it marked a significant shift in the band's sound compared to their previous work. While retaining elements of their signature melodic death metal style, ''Revolver'' incorporated more groove-oriented and thrash metal influences. The album received generally positive reviews, praised for its heavier sound and aggressive energy, and often cited as a return to form after the perceived stylistic departure of its predecessor, Versus. Several reviewers noted the increase in both the speed and brutality of the songs, contrasting it with the more considered pace of some of their earlier works. While not commercially as successful as some of their previous releases, ''Revolver'' solidified the band's standing within the melodic death metal scene and is frequently cited by fans and critics alike as a strong entry in their discography. Key contributors to the album include guitarist Ola Englund and vocalist Peter Dolving. The album's production is considered to be heavier and more raw than some of their earlier records, contributing to its overall aggressive feel. The lyrical content, while not explicitly detailed across all sources, generally reflects the band's typical themes of dark and violent imagery.