2024 Memento Mori Records (CD) / Crypt of the Wizard Records (LP) / Headsplit Records (Cassette)
www.memento-mori.es
I was vaguely aware that I'd missed a lot of Dipygus' discography over the past few years, but I'm glad this came across the review desk when it did. Dipygus clearly interprets their death metal anti-art through the lens of old Autopsy, which is perfectly fine with me! They don't exactly clone them, which is nice. They also keep it a bit primitive, much like Rademassaker from Germany, who, like these guys, have a prominent bass sound. There seems to be a bit of Massacre in their sound as well, perhaps pre-prog Death in the solo department.
The artwork is perfect, and it seems the cryptid obsession continues - the last thing I'd heard from this band was the 2018 EP "Long Pig Feast," which also had a tune about a cryptid. I like it. It's an unusual subject for metal to explore, and I would like to see more of this. All of the songs are quite varied, with a ton of killer riffs and some short solos. One thing that stood out to me is the creepy-ass synths that are used in the doomier portions of the record - this is a great idea, as it drives home the horror aspect. They're mixed perfectly, as well, not overpowering the actual songs in which they appear.
I don't have a ton to say about the record otherwise, except that it's excellent, and if you like the more primitive end of death metal, this shit's for you. I love everything about the album, and I look forward to catching up on Dipygus' back catalog, as well as being on the lookout for new material from them. They have the true feel of real death metal!
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| They also have one of the most badass logos on the planet. |
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