The Arrow of Satan Is Drawn, Bloodbath's sixth full-length album, saw the band return to their roots with a raw and aggressive sound. This album marked a shift back towards a more traditional death metal style after their previous, more melodic offerings.
- The album was recorded at Soundtrade Studios and the Manor, and mixed by Jens Bogren. It features guest vocals from Witchcraft's Magnus Pelander on the track "Drawn to the Abyss." The album reached number 39 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.
- The Arrow of Satan Is Drawn was the first Bloodbath album to feature guitarist Tomas Åkesson and drummer Michael Amott. It was also the last album to feature vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt, who had been with the band since their inception.
- The album's cover art was created by Zbigniew M. Bielak, known for his work with other metal bands. The lyrical themes on the album explore darkness, death, and the occult.
Bloodbath is a Swedish death metal supergroup formed in 2008. They are known for their old-school death metal sound inspired by the late 80s and early 90s.
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