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Deeds Of Flesh – Gradually Melted (1995)

Deeds Of Flesh's 1995 EP Gradually Melted launched one of the most interesting carreers during Death Metal's latest stages. in evolution. Eventually Deeds Of Flesh would found Unique Leader Records,…

By Sven Erick August 30, 2021Review

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Deicide – Legion (1992)

Deicide's second full length effort "Legion" is an album which I grew to like very quickly and it even propelled itself into one of my favorite albums. This, at first,…

By Sven Erick June 1, 2021Analysis

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Arrangement Analysis: Gorguts – The Erosion Of Sanity (1993)

When thinking about Canadian Technical Death Metal one might come up with bands playing power chords in fast succession and constant hyperblast overpowering the music to the point where structure…

By Sven Erick March 24, 2021Analysis

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Amorphis – Privilege of Evil

In recent decades Death Metal experienced a huge shift in style as Bands went from writing intricate arrangements with unique melodies towards a style that favours dexterity and ability to…

By Sven Erick March 8, 2021Analysis, Review

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Abigor – Nachthymnen (From The Twilight Kingdom)

With their 1995 release Nachthymnen (From The Twilight Kingdom) Abigor not only evolved and refined their intricate and glorious style of Black Metal, already present on their debut “Verwüstung –…

By Sven Erick January 17, 2021Review

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Arrangement Analysis: Sinister – “Awaiting The Absu”

On the band’s third full-length effort “Hate”, Sinister dropped their phrasal and maniacal approach to Death Metal and went for a more streamlined and focused work while still preserving extreme…

By Sven Erick September 13, 2020Analysis

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Ingurgitating Oblivion – Cadence and Perspective in Desolation

Ingurgitating Oblivion, formerly known as “Of Trees And Orchids” is a German Progressive Death Metal Band known for taking inspiration from Immolation and Morbid Angel while also displaying some stylistic…

By Sven Erick August 20, 2020Review

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Anata – The Infernal Depths Of Hatred

Hailing from Sweden, Anata is band known for their unique brand of Technical Death Metal which emphasizes unconventional melodies and harmonies. This style peaked on their 2006 release “The Conductor’s…

By Sven Erick August 5, 2020Review