Penny
Coffin - Τεφρα
Scotland
Self-released
The
debut EP by Scottish trio, Penny Coffin, offers three tracks of
unholy, knuckle-dragging Death Metal that leaves more than just a few
dead hippies in its wake. The music is reasonably well-recorded, with
a production job that allows everything to be heard and stand out.
The band employs blood-curdling vocals with meaty, galloping riffs
that is nothing short of devastating. The guitars sometimes venture
into more technical territory, with riffs sharp enough to cut through
bone. This whole release induces a menacing atmosphere augmented by an
array of sludgy rhythms and heavy low-end. The drums are mixed well
and consists of various tempos that compliment the music. I didn’t
hear any solos in the mix, although, the songs does not seem to lack
any depth without them and are well executed regardless. If you’re
looking for something slightly different, yet still totally heavy as
fuck, then check it out. “Τεφρα” is an auspicious first
offering and a hint of what the future holds for the band. For fans of: Cruciamentum, Cerebral Rot, Diabolizer. (HT)