Halo of Blood
by Children of Bodom
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Kerrang!
    Jun 26, 2013
    80
    This is a bloody good CoB album. [8 Jun 2013, p.54]
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  2. PopMatters
    Jun 19, 2013
    70
    Death metal could very well re-enter mainstream consciousness through Halo of Blood, the most accessible Children of Bodom release yet.
  3. AllMusic
    Jun 10, 2013
    70
    If you're a free agent in the market for a band that delivers some serious melodic death metal without feeling the need to take itself too seriously, Halo of Blood is an album that you should definitely check out.
  5. Exclaim
    Jun 10, 2013
    70
    This is a deeply enjoyable, satisfying and fun slab of melodic heaviness.
  6. Alternative Press
    Jun 10, 2013
    50
    Though fast and dynamic, it's just not exciting in the way it should be, and it's impossible to shake the feeling that something is missing. [Jul 2013, p.96]
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  7. Revolver
    Jun 10, 2013
    50
    The tracks on Halo of Blood sound more like computerized vessels for showing off their considerable skills than songs played by actual human beings.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Matsoni93
    Jan 23, 2015
    9
    A true return to form after the disappointing RRF, Halo of Blood has an old-school bodom feel to it, and trademark dual-solo-battles and aA true return to form after the disappointing RRF, Halo of Blood has an old-school bodom feel to it, and trademark dual-solo-battles and a myriad of catchy riffs and moments. Songwriting and musicianship are top-notch and the production is crystal clear. Features strong songs from start to finish, highlights for me would have to be Waste of Skin, Scream for Silence, Bodom Blue Moon, Your days are Numbered and the title track.… Full Review »
  2. Sylero
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    Unlike some bands it seems COB manage to get better with every album they release. While this doesn't have the same level of ferocity as HCDRUnlike some bands it seems COB manage to get better with every album they release. While this doesn't have the same level of ferocity as HCDR it's still a very enjoyable listen and something I'd personally could leave on repeat for countless hours. A definite candidate for metal album of the year, along with TBDM, Carcass and Exhumed.… Full Review »
  3. pawlik23
    Jun 17, 2013
    1
    This album sucks and it's not surprising at all the last two albums by CoB suck too, I didn't expect much. While listening to it, I felt likeThis album sucks and it's not surprising at all the last two albums by CoB suck too, I didn't expect much. While listening to it, I felt like the band lost all its creativity. The riffs are cheap, drums are boring, bass guitar follows the rhythm guitar all the time, and the solos... They all follow the same pattern they're fast and chaotic and they would be cool, if the pattern didn't repeat in every song. This album was supposed to be more close to older stuff, but unfortunately it isn't. I'm afraid they sold out.… Full Review »
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