Abysmal Torment
Epoch Of Methodic Carnage ()
Wydane przez Brutal BandsRok wydania Kraj MaltaNapisał Wouter7
While originality isn't their forte, Malta's Abysmal Torment do an admirable take on the technical brutal US death metal genre. Working with the same producer and studio as their more popular peers Beheaded this band does show some notable differences. The riffing tends to varied: either simple heavy-brutal in Devourment style or more complex leaning somewhat towards California's Disgorge or mid-nineties Cannibal Corpse. Drumming is pretty high speed, whilst not relying on constant blasting, it reminds somewhat of Chad Walls-era Brodequin. Overlaying this unrelenting barrage with a dual vocal assault and stomping breakdowns (Vomit Remnants is a definite influence here) Abysmal Torment take everything you heard done before, but still manage to make it sound reasonably fresh and exciting. Production courtesy of David Vella and Temple Studios sounds akin to the last Beheaded record, while the drum sound here is far better. The artwork by acclaimed artist Tony Koehl is rich in detail and brings back the spirit of many classic death metal covers. Abysmal Torment isn't the most groundbreaking stomping death metal act to date, but what they do sounds convincing enough to these jaded ears. "Epoch Of Methodic Carnage" won't probably go down in history as a brutal death metal classic, but it's an incredibly consistent record. This is another strong addition to Brutal Bands' limited but impressive roster. Fans of brutal US death metal can't go wrong with this.
www.abysmaltorment.net
