Mercenary - 11 Dreams

11 Dreams is a critically acclaimed album that seamlessly blends melodic death metal with power metal and progressive rock. It was released in 2004 by the Danish band Mercenary. The combination of harsh and clean vocals gives the record a highly distinctive sound.

The album features the vocals of Mikkel Sandager, who provides clean singing, alongside harsh vocals from guitarist Jakob Mølbjerg. Their dual vocal approach was a hallmark of Mercenary's sound during this era. Mikkel remained with the band until their eventual hiatus.

Tracks like the title track "11 Dreams," "Firesoul," and a cover of Death's "Suicide Machine" are standout moments on the record. Fans often praise the progressive structure and guitar work of these specific songs. The cover of "Suicide Machine" was notably included as a bonus track.

Mercenary released 11 Dreams in 2004 through Century Media Records. This record is often considered the band's breakthrough and most highly regarded release. It firmly established them in the European metal scene.