2026 Iron Fortress Records (CD/CS)
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9/10 CRUSHED FUCKING SKULLS
Let me be clear - the only reason this didn't get a 10/10 rating is because it's a mini-LP. I want that full length! This band worships at the altar of Corpsegrinder-era Cannibal Corpse, and they have done a hell of a job. It's absolutely bonkers how much they sound and play like Cannibal. It's completely uncanny, even the guitar tuning and bass guitar sound like they should. They nail this target, writing not just in the style of Cannibal Corpse, but writing incredibly good songs on top of that. The vocals sound exactly like Corpsegrinder, right down to the excellent and tight vocal patterns, with just minor differences. If you played this for a casual fan of Cannibal (is there such a thing?), they would be hard pressed to tell it's a different band. They play this material with the greatest affection for a great band. But let's ask ourselves - why do we need a "worship" or "clone" band in this style? Well, it's goddamn fun, that's why. It's interesting to see how this group of gentlemen have interpreted Cannibal Corpse, and how they chose to write, versus how the object of their worship writes. We accept so many Sodom and Destruction and especially Hellhammer black thrash clone bands, so why not Cannibal worship bands? Their sound is as distinct as those bands, for sure, being almost its own style of death metal. This material, however, stands on its own and doesn't need the association to be good. Sure, it creates interest from the fans of Cannibal Corpse, but that does not take away the ability and power on display here. It's a damn fine record, and one that I'll be buying soon.
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