Welcome back folks. This week finds me dwelling in tech death territories with the occasional foray into calmer realms (to cleanse the pallette if you will). Without further traipsing down diatribe lane allow me to introduce…

Lots of detail, tentacles, kultists and a fiery tone. Lovin it.

Fast with a decidedly South American black metal vibe and lots of other influence to great effect. I’m intrigued.

Black/Death without too much emphasis on either. Swift tunes with groove blanketed by a menacing diabolical presence. I can detect varied influence ranging from Celtic Frost, Morbid Angel, early Morgoth, Death and many more. A great audio concoction just a great pity the band aren’t still around to grace us with another of the same quality.

I’m not really even sure what to think of this one. An album that promises vastness, a landscape devoid of industry… Wha-! I really don’t know what to think.

This is vastly different from my normal ear candy. Herein lies Instrumental audio with sufficient flow and power to keep the listener intrigued. A two-piece outfit comprising enough energy and creativity to keep the mere thought of ‘where’s the vocalist’ at bay.

Ranging from beautiful to cataclysmic soundscapes this album delivers surprising me when with its diverse content versus what I initially thought when the term instrumental composition popped up. A pallette cleanser for those who normally enjoy the more brutal district of the extreme metal arena and a worthy listen for all those open to new musical experiences.

Something awaits your approach and it’s wickedly vicious indeed.

I believe my curse word vocabulary was drained dry during this tracks length. Being out of words came, strangely, as somewhat of an advantage as I was forced to retrieve my jaw from the carpet. This is impressive, tight, hyper infectious audio indeed. It leaves you eager, salivating for more!

Admittedly I was unsure what to think when I learned of the original (Immortal release) vocalists departure. But it took very little time to fully get on board with a fresh set of lungs/throat and talent. The rhythms are here (so many damn passages of them), there’s atmosphere which isn’t at all overbearing, the drums are exquisite as too the production.

Boasts a moody, slightly menacing/sinister quality that hits the spot.

Old school Swedish death done right from those around at the time, not newer mere imitators of the scene. The drum sound in the mix is highly infectious and adds to the allure of the audio a billion percent.

What a way to end a stunning career!

A great album with enough changes in rhythm, enticing riffs and energy to keep the listeners attention. Through Aching Aeons is a fantastic example of the Gothenburg scene bursting with great production values and style its an album every fan of the genre needs to experience, so good in fact it could well gave been released twenty years previous to sit alongside those which today are celebrated to have forged the scene.

Pot plants and nekkiness, everything about this albums layout is tossing me back to an era before I was even a glimmer of hope in my father’s baby batter factory.

Distortion, fuzz and thunderous riffs. Kyuss influence as well a Soundgarden vibe. Although this is not my normal ‘ cup of tea’ but consider me like a fish out of water, on a line…Hooked!

A fantastic varied collection of tracks. Influence and style a virtual cornucopia ranging from The Doors, Led Zeppelin through Kyuss, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden but let’s not forget the heavy stoner rock and bluesy vibes too.

I couldn’t help but notice that Temple of the Acidwolf has a Defines-esque intro. An album that’ll have you waxing nostalgic with one foot firmly in the present.

I can’t tell if they are zombies or the band members, regardless creatires are rising out of the fiery depths to wreck havoc on… something.

The intro spunds good but hints at something other than the thrashy style that follows. Insanely fast has a distinct could have been released on the Noise label (alongside Sabbat, Deathrow, Kreator and Voivod) in the late eighties feel to it. Neck snappingly catchy but a tad wordy in instances.

Infectious thrash/death with a slew of influence including vintage Exodus and Slayer towards albums end. A great album providing energy, riffs aplenty and distinctive vocals for those yearning an injection of speed metal/thrash nostalgia.

Chilling. I find it hard to tell if that’s a moth or a malformed creature. Regardless, I’m intrigued and TtEotD are back so I’m all ears!

Trademark style, the utterly recognizable vocal duality and driving tempos. Unmistakably TtEotD material. Not the most remarkable of starts, but still candy to the ears…I’m all in!

A fantastic collection of tracks, that only gets better as the album progresses, that distinctly bears a tone and style that any fan of the band expects yet with an added classical element that adds another level.

A scene from Clockwork Orange comes to mind with this vivid cartoon image. Bold and stunning in detail it certainly leaves an impression.

Death, slam with significant ‘crunch’ this is nothing new to the genre but still remains utterly listenable.

Precise riffage, “slam” death style that fans of the band have come to appreciate. Only two tracks to this EP but still provides a great introduction to a band who are certainly making waves in the scene with their work ethic, audio output and willingness to party. Recommended for fans of jabbing riffage death metal rather the fluid melodic approach.

Alongside The Nomad release this is one of my favorite images/album covers of most recent weeks. I want this on a shirt!

Technical, tight, atmospheric and menacing all the most important indications are here for a tremendous album.

Riffs upon riffs upon riffs. A myriad of pace and atmosphere combine intricately to form a finely crafted album showcasing top notch musianship, amazing drum salvos and rhythm. My only qualm is that sometimes it sounds like just a ‘little too much’ at the same time, as if the band wanted to cover all bases and then some. Albeit far from horrid in the slightest this is highly impressive, ultra listenable though borders on the fanatical arena of the technical realm (alongside Rings of Saturn).

And thats about it! Until next time keep those fleshy flaps to the ground (that sounded rather wicked not to mention sticky) and don’t be afraid to dip your toes into unchartered depths.

Your slave to audio extreme, unpredictable and often so damn fast it’ll melt the face off an Indy fan.