When it comes to regular death metal, I'll admit I'm not the biggest fan. I like extra brutal, or I like black metal. However, there are a few unbelievable death metal bands out there that have that little something extra. Take for instance The Chasm, Demilich, Slugathor...and now Ignivomous. And guess who they're signed with? NWN!, of course! Imagine, if you will, being buried alive. Then, on top of being buried alive, being beaten relentlessly with a brick. Then gurgling on blood. Now, multiply that bludgeoning, claustrophobic feeling/terror by 25, and you have an idea how this album sounds. As of right now, there is rain falling, lightning flashing, and thunder booming outside, and this album is the perfect fit. Absolutely crushing.
Twisting, burning, crushing, and spewing forth the most venomous hatred, Ignivomous are damn near perfect. Interspersed throughout the wreckage lie moments of slow hyperventilation. The thick, claustrophobic feel brings to mind Hooded Menace, while some of the more extreme moments and vocals make me think of Coffins on steroids (and a big nod toward classic Incantation all the way through). While not polished to perfection in the production, everything is audible. The slightly low end production value adds to the eery, haunting feel.
If you plan to listen to anything death metal released this year, please make this number 1. Heavy, evil, unique, revolting, haunting, morbid...name it, and you get it here. Phenomenal release. Expect to hear more praise for the band in the future here.
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