Posthuman Abomination - Transcending Embodiment

Posthuman Abomination’s “Transcending Embodiment” has everything a brutal death metal fan could ask for, but sadly, that is all the band, and this release, has to offer. There is definitely a skill and talent factor to consider here, yet, somehow, somewhere, these two things get lost in the immense stagnation that, from time to time, plagues this genre. With that being said, I will say that this band plays with more passion than a lot of bands playing this type of metal, so their efforts are to be commended and respected. In fact, it is this same passion that makes this release stand out if nothing else.

You will find the riffs are pretty standard if not rehashed styles played time and time again, however the low end pummeling of said riffage is quite nice as if these guys are emerging from the muck of hell! If you can imagine slightly sludgier versions of Internal Bleeding and Dying Fetus, then you have the perfect vision of what’s going on here. Even though there is little innovation, the material presented will definitely strike a chord with the most diehard fans, especially with the higher scale riffs which carry a traditional 90’s death metal vibe. Every dark cloud has a silver lining, indeed! The drum work is a nice showcase of the drummers ability, but beyond that, don’t hope for too much. There are times where the drums sound like a lot of the South American gore grind bands. While I do like this sound, it really doesn’t mesh well with the rest of the music on this CD. The rest of the drumming is really powerful even if it is a bit stale, so adding something so “hollow” as something like a filler almost negates the rest of the effort.

The bass is really nice for this release, but what really makes this release enjoyable for me is the production. From the first note to the last, you get a fantastically thick presentation that will fill your auditory senses to capacity. The band did an excellent job producing this album. I only wish they had spent more time on the music. Had they done so, they would have totally blown the roof off this genre. The vocals, however, were right on point and the perfect pattern and style for this material. Nothing above a mid level growl which really set the mood for this aspect of the album. The vocals were matched perfectly for the slower parts of the album. There is no doubt that these guys have a lot of talent, therefore, I will be keeping my eye on them. This wasn’t the greatest album, but it wasn’t the worst either. It will be interesting to see what changes, if any, the band makes on their next release. Until then, this CD will suffice.


  1. Transcending Embodiment
  2. Systematic Ecophagy
  3. Cyberbrain Drain
  4. Autogenetic
  5. Apocatastasis
  6. Crafting Life
  7. Simulacra/Simulation
  8. Planned Obsolescence
  9. Posthuman