Review of MAGNADUR - Beautiful Nightmare / Sliptrick Records

Beautiful Nightmare by Magnadur is one of those albums that really tries to push the boundaries of what you’d expect from mix of metal, electronics, and Melodic Death Metal. Tomi Perrakoski, the main guy behind this project, clearly has something personal to say, and he mixes some deep emotional themes with heavy, brutal metal sounds. There’s a lot of passion in this one, but it’s not without its ups and downs.

What I really liked about this album is how it blends different feels. You’ve got the full-on metal aggression, with some raw, but seriously intense riffs, but then you get these softer, more atmospheric parts that bring a whole different vibe. It’s cool because it keeps you on your toes—you’re never really sure what’s coming next. The production here also deserves a mention.

That being said, I think the album sometimes gets a bit too caught up in its own complexity. There are moments where the transitions between the quiet and heavy parts don’t quite flow as naturally as they could. You’re vibing to a mellow, atmospheric section and then—boom—it hits you with a full-blown breakdown. It kind of pulls you out of the moment, and I found that a little jarring. Also, while the lyrics and the story behind the album are cool, I think the music sometimes overshadows them. The riffs and drums are so powerful that they kind of drown out the more subtle emotional elements that Tomi was probably hoping would come through.

Beautiful Nightmare is definitely an album that shows Magnadur is trying to push their sound forward. There’s a lot of creativity here, and I think metalheads who like something a bit different will find a lot to enjoy. It’s not flawless, but there are enough cool moments to make it worth a listen. If you’re into metal that mixes power with emotion, Beautiful Nightmare does a good job of showing that combo, even if it doesn’t always nail the balance.

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