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The struggle and perseverance to get this output from the Cerebras CSL compiler 😌
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Unleashed – Fire Upon Your Lands Review
By Steel Druhm
One of the most amusing stories in metal lore is how every single member of influential Swedish death metal act Nihilist left because they didn’t want to work with Johnny Hedlund any longer. These wayward musicians then formed Entombed, leaving Hedlund to his own devices to create Unleashed and chart his own course into Swedish metal history. That course often involved tales of Viking raids and drunken toasting to the Norse Gods, beating Amon Amarth to those now well-worn tropes by some 5 years. The typical Unleashed sound is riffy, hooky, and a touch anthemic, but heavy enough to leave hammer marks. It’s been a long, strange voyage since 92, and they’ve had their share of ups and downs, but they’ve been trending in the right direction since 2012s Odalheim. It’s been almost 4 years since they dropped 2021s No Sign of Life, but here they come again with 15th album, Fire Upon Your Lands. Are the longships still seaworthy? Does the fire still burn in Eitri’s foundry? Let us test the runes.
I’ll say this for the 2025 version Unleashed: they still pack a lot of vim and vigor in their raiding kit. Opener “Left for Dead” gives no quarter, coming for your head like a rabid berserker. It’s heavy, mean, and reminds me of the extra-nasty stuff on their Where No Life Dwells debut, before they adopted the whole Viking schtick. Hedlund sounds large and pissed off, and the riffs have weight and teeth. “A Toast to the Fallen” keeps the heaviness flowing while shoehorning in lines about toasting the fallen and hailing Thor at every possible opportunity. Since I’m never opposed to hailing and toasting Thor, I have no beef, and it’s a fun, beer-swigging tune for the bold. From there, Unleashed run like an everflowing stream from one ballsy beat down to another like “War Comes Again,” with aggression and urgency balanced adroitly with nods to macho melodeath. It’s a classic Unleashed cut and hits the spot like the blood of one’s enemies. The burly, battle-hardened title track feels like it came from their Midvinterblut album, which is one of my personal favorites, so I enjoy it plenty.1
The best part about Fire Upon Your Lands is the overall consistency of the material. There’s a pornucopia of raw energy and sizzle over the album’s 38 minutes, with pretty much every song delivering body blows. Even cheese-stuffed anthem “Hold Your Hammers High” works due to sheer caveman death metal seduction. Are there issues? Well, the track “To My Only Son” is like a shameless reboot of Manowar’s classic gem “Defender,” about a warrior’s letter to his son telling him how to live proudly. Hell, they even borrow the line, “As you read these words, I want you to know…”. Since I grew up blasting “Defender” a zillion times in my formative years, my brain autofills with “…that I would have been there to watch you grow. But my call was heard, and I did go.” It’s not a bad song, but it cuts way too close to a legendary moment in metal.2 Closing cut “Unknown Flag” is a bit odd, since it seems to be about pirates and therefore conflicts with the whole Vikings ethos. It’s the weakest track here, but it isn’t a dead loss, just a touch underwhelming. With all the songs in the 2-4 minute window, things blast along at a frantic pace, their tried-and-true style sounding refreshed, reborn, and badass. It’s one of the most lively Unleashed platters, and it all hangs together well.
With the same lineup in place forever, the playing is tight, crisp, and effectively minimalist when needed, maximalist when it helps. Johnny Hedlund’s booming death vocals sound surprisingly ageless. He’s found the Fountain of Death Youth and snarls and roars like a much younger man throughout the Viking blitz. He’s always had a certain Neanderthal charm to his delivery, and it’s still present as he regales you with yarns about conquest and chronic mead abuse. Long-time axe tandem Tomas Olsson and Fredrik Folkare bring their riffy, gritty style to the field, delivering thuggy grooves, vicious leads, a touch of classic d-beatery, and interestingly fluid and melodic solo work. The riff quality is above average, and they drive the material hard. I’m especially fond of their work on “Left for Dead” and “A Toast to the Fallen,” and they bring just enough blackened rage to the party to spice up the more typical death lines.
After some 33 years in the raiding game, Unleashed don’t show their age on Fire Upon Your Lands. All the classic Unleashed trademarks are present, the writing is sharp, and the attitude is appropriately beastial and unyielding. I didn’t expect this much fire, and I’m very happy to be burned by it. Now it’s your turn to gird thy loins and push that enemy shield wall into the sea. Do it for Johnny!
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: NA | Format Reviewed: Damn This Goddamn STREAM to Hades!!
Label: Napalm
Websites: unleashed.se/website/index.php | facebook.com/unleashed | instagram.com/unleashed_official
Releases Worldwide: August 15th, 2025#2025 #35 #AmonAmarth #Aug25 #DeathMetal #Entombed #FireUponYourLands #NapalmRecords #Review #Reviews #SwedishMetal #Unleashed
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Haut feiere mir dem Sir David #Attenborough säin 100. Gebuertsdag. Hien huet Generatioune gewisen, wéi wäertvoll an zerbriechlech eis Natur ass. Säi Liewenswierk erënnert eis drun: De Schutz vun eisem Klima a vun eiser Aartevillfalt si keng Optioun, mee eng Verantwortung vis-à-vis vun eisen zukünftege Generatiounen. 🌍💚 Happy Birthday Sir David Attenborough.
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https://www.europesays.com/nl/155223/ Ivo van Aart over Telefilm Geestig #Amusement #Dutch #Entertainment #Nederland #Nederlanden #Nederlands #Netherlands #NL #telefilm #TV
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The #Christofacists are coming for everything - IVF, birth control, porn, same sex marriage, gay adoption, ... pretty sure it doesn't stop but there's always “one more thing” https://infosec.exchange/@josephcox/112095493063529051
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Scary stuff: ”WE AFFIRM that in addition to possessing the titles of Savior, Messiah, and many others, Jesus, the Son of God, Who is truly God, is also the King of all earthly kings, the Lord of all earthly lords, and the Lawmaker for all earthly lawmakers. “ https://www.statementonchristiannationalism.com/ #Christofacists https://mastodon.social/@indivisibleteam/112079742195434159
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Next up? Maybe banning girls from going to school past the 3rd grade since what good is education for females when their job is to serve men and make babies. If people don't speak up because it doesn't effect them right now - drip, drip, drip - once it effects you it will be too late. Some Republican women in Alabama trying to have babies via IVF found this out the hard way. #Christofacists #MAGARepublicans #transphobia https://ohai.social/@johnglass/112027598741567929
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King Arthur Flour is getting boycotted—after conservatives discover it has a baking program for people of color
I guess the racists are mad King Arthur flour doesn’t have a baking contest for them.
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/king-arthur-baking-dei-competition/#Christofacists #GOPClownShow https://tech.lgbt/@Caution/111977777263902106
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“the Christian right wants to end IVF for two reasons: First, because of the bottomless misogyny and homophobia that fuels the movement. Second, because the end goal for the Christian right is to turn the U.S. into a theocracy, and banning IVF helps them get there. “ #Christofacists #RepublicansAreTheProblem #GOPHypocrisy https://mstdn.social/@amydiehl/111982078885996692
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My brain is absolutely fried.
Today is the last day of coursework submissions for this semester. What a hectic month.
DNN with PyTorch, Brain model parallelisation with MPI, SYCL and OpenMP offloading of percolation models,hand optimizing serial codes for performance.
Two submissions due today. Submitted one and finalising my report for the second one.
Definitely having a pint after this#sycl #hpc #msc #epcc #cuda #pytorch #mpi #openmp #hectic #programming #parallelprogramming #latex
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Started SYCL this semester in my MSc, and I have a coursework on it.
I have never been more frustrated in my life.
I am not saying SYCL is bad. I might just be too dumb to master it in a sem in order to port an existing CPU code to use MPI & SYCL together.
CUDA was much easier for me for the same task.#sycl #hpc #parallelprogramming #gpu #nvidia #cuda #msc #scientificcomputing #amd #mpi #epcc
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8 years ago: Vacansoleil team accused of using cortisone TUEs for several riders https://www.cyclisme-dopage.com/actualite/2018-05-02-cyclingnews-com.htm #cycling #doping #Cortisone #TUE # #JohnnyHoogerland #AartVierhouten #LieuweWestra #PeterJanssen
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Vansind – Hævnen Review By ClarkKent
If these Danes had their way, the entrance to Valhalla would greet the deceased with the sounds of bagpipes, tin whistles, violins, and, of course, your standard heavy metal instruments. Vansind has been marrying Viking metal with folk instruments since 2019. While it took them four years to release their debut, Mørket, they released singles and an EP in trickles while showing off their stuff live. Now, 2026 sees them return with a vengeance on Hævnen. I mean that semantically rather than literally—hævnen is the Danish word for revenge, and Vansind seeks to explore “themes of revenge, betrayal, freedom, and sacrifice.”1 So put on your best Viking garb and pour yourself a heaping cup of mead as we check out what these Danes have to offer.
Take the melodic death metal of Amon Amarth and mix it with the energetic folk of Finntroll, and you’ve got a good base for Vansind. Despite the darker subject matter at hand, Hævnen is a much more upbeat sort of Viking metal than the likes of Bathory or Thyrfing—in fact, it’s much closer in style to symphonic power metal. Songs follow formulaic structures with catchy choruses and tons of hooks. Vansind has a little Coronatus in them, and their blend of beauty and beast style vocalists bears comparisons to Epica. J. Asgaard takes on the role of the beast, with death growls reminiscent of Amon Amarth’s Johann Hegg, and he allows enough melody to permeate his performance to create a compelling presence. Line Burglin, as Asgaard’s foil, has an uplifting, folky lilt and practically steals the show. Just listening to her part on the showstopping opener “Det Største Offer,” as she accompanies an inspired tin whistle, is pure bliss. Then on “Alvild,” while Asgaard’s growls portend darkness, Burglin’s catchy chorus transports you to a happier place. When Hævnen ends on the lower energy “Skæbnens Tunge Vej,” it’s thanks to her that the track doesn’t feel out of place.
Due to their adherence to unique folk instruments, Vansind has a distinct sound. And boy do they have hooks: guitar hooks, bagpipe hooks, tin whistle hooks, vocal hooks, right hooks, left—whoops! Wrong sport. The promo credits Rikke Klint Johansen with the bulk of the folk stuff, namely bagpipes, tin whistles, and keyboards. She does a commendable job of making those instruments some of the most memorable parts on Hævnen. The whistle in particular, plays a surprisingly prominent role. Along with the opening song, Johansen performs some catchy whistle parts on “Blodhævn” and “Det Sidste Nådeskys.” She’s also excellent on the bagpipes, with some great moments on “Alvild,” “I Yggdrasils Skygge,” and the finale.2 And, of course, the heavy metal parts are no slouch either. Danni Jelsgaard’s work on the kit provides a huge boost of energy that never wavers until the final tune. Kirk Backarach and Nikolaj Madsen both play some enjoyable melodic leads (“Det Største Offer,” “Blodhævn,” “Truslen Fra Dybet”) and a nice solo on “Alvild.” Instrumentally, there’s no weak link.
Though tons of fun, Hævnen lacks the edge and daring to really push it into great territory. One issue is Asgaard’s vocals. While overall an enjoyable performance, they feel too polished, monotonous, and lacking in power. Some extra volume and depth from his growls would have helped the tracks carry more weight, but either Asgaard or the mixing falls short. While the formulaic nature of the music serves to highlight the hooks, it also means Vansind plays things a little too safe. Some might also take issue with the song lengths, which mostly run at 5+ minutes. “Det Største Offer,” for example, is the longest at nine minutes, but I personally never felt bothered by this. When the hooks are as great as they are here, it’s tough to complain about repetitive formulas or songs running a little longer than usual.
Vansind have put out an incredibly fun piece of folk metal. “Det Største Offer” currently sits atop my song o’ the year list, and it’s going to be a tough one to top. While the rest of Hævnen doesn’t quite reach the lofty heights of that opener, there are plenty of other bangers throughout. This fun sophomore outing instills lots of hope for what Vansind can offer in the future. While the halls of Valhalla promise plenty of ecstasies for warriors slain in battle, Hævnen serves as an adequate substitute for the rest of us, especially alongside a generous helping of mead.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #35 #AmonAmarth #Bathory #Coronatus #DanishMetal #Epica #Finntroll #FolkMetal #Hævnen #May26 #MightyMusic #Review #Reviews #Thyrfing #Vansind
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Mighty Music
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
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Guten Morgen! Heute habe ich etwas ganz Besonderes für dich. Es gibt ein Interview. Ich konnte den deutschsprachigen Autor @Sascha_Raubal (Kurt-Reihe, Abartigen u. v. m.) für ein tolles und aufschlussreiches Interview gewinnen. Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß dabei!
Link zur Folge: https://spoo.me/DKF194InterviewS
Die Quelle u. Copyright des Fotos liegen beim Autor.
Kontaktmöglichkeiten des Autors:
Homepage: https://www.sascha-raubal.de/
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My implementation of the GaussSeidel smoother using a Diagnol direct access scheme in OpenFOAM as compared to the default GS smoother LDU gives almost ~50% improvements in cache misses and hits for a structured 3D cavity tutorial. Profiled using the amazing LIKWID profiler. Will share a deep technical report soon. Check it out and use - https://github.com/amartyadav/DIAGaussSeidel-Smoother-OpenFOAM
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My work for the month is to optimise the matrix adressing scheme of OpenFOAM to reduce cache miss. Initial idea is to replace the LDU Matrix addressing scheme with Diagnol matrix addressing scheme using multiple arrays for structures meshes. Will check it out on a simple 2D Poisson equation using Gauss-Seidel solver to check performance benefits, and will eventually proceed to introduce a new solver as a plugin if benefits are noticeable.
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Might publish a blog or two in a few weeks about my work with OpenFOAM, different profilers, and an implementation of an LBM CFD kernel on RISC-V with POSITS.
What a great company to be working for. Learning so much!
#posit #RISCV #cfd #openfoam #lbm #cfd #scientificcomputing #profiler #Linux #blog #technicalblog #ieee754 #calligotech
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Hyvää ystävänpäivää vanhasta metsästä! Orpon hallitus ja #metsähallitus ovat käynnistämässä hakkuita valtion omistamissa luonnonmetsissä. Tule mukaan puolustamaan ja suojelemaan Suomen luonnon aarteita. #ystävänpäivä #metsät #luontokato #rakkaus
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Kaivatuttaako?
"Kriittisten mineraalien tuotantoketjua hallitsee Kiina. Erityisesti Yhdysvallat pyrkii Kiina-riippuvuudesta eroon kaikin keinoin. Niinpä se on kääntänyt katseensa tutkimattoman merenpohjan aarteisiin."
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Listening to “Lekin” by JJ47 while running experiments using OpenMP on Cirrus as part of my coursework. Nice Saturday evening.
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Made it to the team - TeamEPCC for the Student Cluster Competiton at the International Supercomputing Conference 2025 in Hamburg, Germany!
#epcc #isc2025 #hpc #EdinburghUni #uniofedinburgh #uk #britain #supercomputing #scc2025 #scc #programming
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Looking to connect with researchers/programmers using the Cerebras WSE for scientific programming. I’m currently implementing CFD on Cerebras WSE-3 as part of my MSc project.
#cerebras #wse #waferscalecomputing #ScientificProgramming #hpc #cfd #programming
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Decibel Magazine 🤘 Track Premiere: Fimbul Winter – “Crowned In Ash”: Fimbul Winter preent “Crowned In Ash,” their latest release following the 2025 debut EP What Once Was. With a line-up formed of three previous members of Amon Amarth, and completed with Clint Williams, Fimbul Winter embark on greater exploration and development of melodic death metal. “Crowned In Ash” emerges from the flames in an enticing… http://dlvr.it/TSXZVk LinkInBio for More 🤘 #DecibelMagazine #Metal #HeavyMetal
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Kommentar: KI-Bücher, Slop und die unbequeme Wahrheit über den Massengeschmack
Dass KI-generierte Bücher inzwischen die Plattformen fluten, ist ein Problem, keine Frage.
#Amazon #KI #KIBücher #KIKinderbücher #Massengeschmack #Populär
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Und #mdRnH ist wieder abartig warm. 16°C und Sonnenschein sind viel zu viel Energie!11!1! XD
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Und #mdRnH ist wieder abartig warm. 16°C und Sonnenschein sind viel zu viel Energie!11!1! XD
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Und #mdRnH ist wieder abartig warm. 16°C und Sonnenschein sind viel zu viel Energie!11!1! XD
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Und #mdRnH ist wieder abartig warm. 16°C und Sonnenschein sind viel zu viel Energie!11!1! XD
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Und #mdRnH ist wieder abartig warm. 16°C und Sonnenschein sind viel zu viel Energie!11!1! XD
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Logo Abarth : que signifie le scorpion de la marque ?
https://auto-mania.fr/passion-collection/logo-abarth-que-signifie-le-scorpion-de-la-marque/