PHTHISIS - Embodiment of Decay (Demo 2020)
USA
Brutal Cave Productions
“Embodiment
of Decay” is the debut demo from Colorado miscreants, PHTHISIS,
and was released by BRUTAL CAVE PRODUCTIONS (Portugal) on CD. The demo features
4 tracks of cavernous Death/Doom, with a pinch of power electronics
on the first and third track. The vocalist emits a powerful growl,
backed by hellish rasps here and there. The guitars are well
executed and do a good job at conjuring an ominous atmosphere. The
bass is nicely laced in the mix and add an extra layer of heaviness.
The drums are well implemented, with the drummer doing some pretty
inventive fills and stuff. The production also isn't bad for a demo
and does well at augmenting the performance. The atmosphere evokes
horrifying images of being locked in a dark room with some hideous
monstrosity. “Embodiment of Decay” is definitely a very solid
entry and considering that it's the band's first demo. 4 tracks of
pure sinister Death/Doom madness that clocks at 23 minutes.
Recommended. (HT)