execrated.bandcamp.com
6/10 CRUSHED FUCKING SKULLS
This is the first and only release from this Romanian death metal band. We get four songs and a musical intro, which I think is ok for a release that's testing the waters. The vocals are quite breathy, almost like some old Beherit vocals, but punctuated with a roar here and there. The vocal patterns could use some work, however, as they're a bit haphazard. Riff-wise, they tend to be a bit repetitive, but other than that they're pretty good. They just go on a bit too long in some songs. Creepy synths are added in a few of the songs, which is a nice touch, because not every band is doing something like that. The synths actually match the feel of the cover art nicely - morbid and obscure! I do like the chunky-ass breakdowns they include in some of the tracks, too. I think this is a satisfactory effort for a first release from a young band, and they're smart to put this up on Bandcamp as Pay What You Want.
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