Depraved Murder’s “Manifestation” is a short, 29-minute, excursion into the absolute maddening, and twisted insanity that is the world of death metal. From the first note to the last, the listener is going to know the massive force of the band through influences and vibes ranging from Broken Hope, Suffocation, and Cannibal Corpse; to Carnifex Devou...

24/10/2019

Skelator’s “Cyber Metal” is an exquisite journey into the many facets that envelope heavy metal in its most absolute and purest form. Treading those grounds where the foundations of such glorious music was laid, this band stakes their claim as a force to be reckoned with by giving a nod to the classic bands such as Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, Hellowee...

22/10/2019

10:13 is certainly a strange name for a band, but even stranger is their sound. In fact, I am not sure what it was I just listened to. It could be best described as some sort of progressive industrial death fusion with elements of grind. In any event it is certainly a unique combination of sounds and vibes. Regardless of this fact, I found it insan...

14/08/2019

Body Harvest’s “Parasitic Slavery” is an album sure to be talked about in the metal underground if not the metal world entirely. From beginning to end, it embodies the essence of old school death metal while incorporating the transcendence into the modern-day attitude and vibe. In years to come, this will be an undeniable classic to say the least....

02/08/2019

Iron Fire “Beyond the Void” starts off with a haunting ancient type intro, then into one of the finest examples of face ripping, neck snapping classic/power/progressive metal songs I’ve heard this year. There’s a thrash element in there too which makes the beginning of this album reminiscent of influences such as Iced Earth, Realm, Sacred Steel, Ev...

06/05/2019

Sweden’s Mourning Sign return with their latest offering entitled “Contra Mundum”. This is a band that transcends genres while maintaining the foundation of standards that true metal is based upon. Melodic in theory, and technical in precision and delivery, this album hits true and it hits hard. While labeled as progressive metal, this album sound...

10/04/2019

Hailing from the USA, Texas Metal Outlaws unleash their self-titled debut upon an unsuspecting world. These guys hit the target on all aspects of what it takes to create a memorable release. Everything from the music to the vocals, and even the layout intertwine to make this experience one that should not be forgotten. Throughout the album, the rif...

03/04/2019

Greece’s Mass Infection have returned with "Shadows Became Flesh" which picks up right where their previous effort, <a href="https://brutalism.com/review/mass-infection-for-i-am-genocide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"For I Am Genocide"</a> left off. Prepare to be snatched up by the throat and cast into a maelstrom of absolute devastation and ag...

03/01/2019

California’s Wurm Flesh have burst upon the scene with their debut offering entitled "Excoriation Evisceration", and this is one release that will surely satisfy the craving for all things death metal. Fans, new and old alike, are sure to appreciate the efforts put forth by the band as each track is as pummeling and punishing as anything put out by...

02/01/2019

Italy’s Corpsefucking Art return with a monstrosity of a release entitled “Splatterphobia”. This band can be considered one of the sickest bands in the genre of brutal death metal. The riffs are a more grinding version of what bands were doing in the mid to late 90’s with an ever so slight technical edge. Compared to the bands <a href="https://brut...

17/12/2018

Valdur’s “Goat Of Iniquity”, is the follow up to last year’s “<a href="https://brutalism.com/review/valdur-divine-cessation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Divine Cessation</a>” and the band seemingly pick right up where they left off with the last album. The elements and vibes of this album wrap themselves up in each other for a listening experien...

13/12/2018