heavy-metal-darkness: Midnatt |Skräckfylld Förtjusning |Jawbreaker Records

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Midnatt |Skräckfylld Förtjusning |Jawbreaker Records

Release Date 27.03.2026
Format LP/CD/Cassette/Digital
Genre Heavy Metal
Country Sweden

Midnatt comes crashing out of Sweden's frozen woods, ready to claim territory in the underground metal scene. They dropped the "Metallisk Hetta" demo in 2022, turning heads among metal maniacs worldwide looking for maximum volume. Armed with new guitarist Edward Pancetti alongside Eric Björklung, the band unleashes their debut album "Skräckfylld Förtjusning" via Jawbreaker Records. The lineup brings a massive, street-fighting mentality to the stage.

"Skräckfylld Förtjusning" translates to terrifying delight, delivering a feral, analog punch. The production captures a completely stripped-down, primitive heavy metal assault. Guitars crash and thunder through these tracks, trading melodies and aggressive riffs guaranteed to cause severe neck damage. Aron Torstensson screams with a maniacal edge over his own rumbling bass lines, channeling the wild energy of Heavy Load, Axe Witch, Gotham City, and Jonah Quizz. Robin Bidgoli batters his drums into absolute dust, keeping the pacing chaotic and relentless.

The album unleashes pure heavy metal anthems alongside strange, melancholic eastern block tributes. Tracks like "Marken Brinner" and "Transylmani" offer a primitive fire wrapped in darkness and steel. The guitars trade off scorching leads and menacing rhythms without adding any unnecessary studio tricks. Every song runs on pure adrenaline and rough energy. There are zero frills here, just ripping riffs, smashing cymbals, and harsh screams about death and destruction.

Midnatt strikes hard on their debut. The analog production keeps the energy completely untamed. Sometimes the raw execution creates a slight chaotic blur, keeping this release from reaching absolute perfection. Despite those minor flaws, the riffs rule supreme. "Skräckfylld Förtjusning" is loud and fully loaded with genuine Swedish steel. It delivers a serious thrashing for any headbanger seeking raw power.

Score: 7.8