I thought I would do something a little different this time around and write a few thoughts on a few death metal albums from this year, namely from some big American names in death metal. As I don't get to write these as often anymore, maybe I will continue doing it this way. We'll see. Anyway...
Suffocation - Pinnacle Of Bedlam
If ever there was an album modern day death metal and deathcore bands should take note of, it is this. The keyword to this album? 'Balance'. A combination of the deep stomping riffs, the technical bursts, the quickfire blasts, yet still taking enough breaths for you to absorb it all in. Not too brutal, not too technical. The key is Suffocation doesn't over do it with any elements here. It slightly hints at the modern day sound, but rather than adapting to the aforementioned styles, they simply show all modern day death metal and deathcore bands how it should be done.
Autopsy - The Headless Ritual
Autopsy's return has been REALLY good! After so long, they have still maintained that production that is a little murky. The rusty riffs and leads continue to tear through, the doom plodding continues to feel like the one taking a step back and glancing in admiration at the gore like scene they just envisioned on a black canvas. It gallops and it paces as Reifert's echoing harsh yells take chilling command. The best thing after all these years is that they still sound like they did in their prime.
Immolation - Kingdom Of Conspiracy
No doubt Immolation these days seem to have taken their brutality to some futuristic realm. Controlled heavy bursts and blistering speeds with moments of just shifting it back with pounding riffs. It feels mechanical and everything timed to perfection as if they each have the same mind chip planted in their brains. My only issue is that the drumming is mixed a bit too high and can really take away from the riffs at times. Otherwise, this is bellowing stuff.
Ikil
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