Infesticide – Envenoming Wounds (2020)
Mexico
Blood Harvest
Every now and then I like to check out some newer death metal bands that will kick me on my ass, and that is exactly what these Mexican maniacs have done with their latest album called Envenoming Wounds. The name itself is a testament to all things rotten and impure. The music is very well played and exudes a repertoire similar to bands like Repugnant, Beyond, and Superstition. Every song is packed to the brim with intense sledgehammer riffs and the production really hits the nail on the head as far as giving everything a clear sound without it sounding sterile. This is basically an old-school death metal album drenched in modern production. The raspy mid-range growls are fierce and complimentary to the band's style. In fact, they kind of remind me of Mike Browning's vocals (Abominations of Desolation era), but more aggressive. The band is signed to Blood Harvest, so that itself should attest to the band's quality. Envenoming Wounds doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything, but that's hardly a negative trait when the execution is this thorough. The album starts off at a steady pace and batters you with insane riffs and monstrous rhythms from the get go, but what makes it work is how cohesive everything sounds. The album isn't exactly on the slow side either, with various mid to fast tempos scattered throughout. So if you want to hear some killer new death metal that is guaranteed to beat your brains into a pulp, this is it. For its 29-minute duration, this album sure packs a meaty wallop. (HT)
https://bloodharvestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/envenoming-wounds