Detest - We Will Get What We Deserve
Denmark
Emanzipation Productions
Back In 1994, Danish death metallers Detest released a classic album entitled "Dorval," which is an underrated gem in the pantheon of '90s death metal that embraced sci-fi themes before it was even a thing. 27 years later, the band returns with an updated line-up, save for the bassist, who is the only original member left. The new album "We Will Get What We Deserve" is quite different compared to "Dorval", although one thing is certain: the lads made absolutely sure that the record lives up to the Detest name and crush the listener without mercy. The compositions on "We Will Get What We Deserve" are well put together and display a good deal of compositional depth. The production is somewhat modern sounding, although the music is pure old-school death metal through and through, as the band continuously belch out an array of pounding grooves and frenzied solos. References can be made to bands like early Grave, Obituary and Asphyx. The whole album is chock full of pulverizing riffs, heavy low-end and bludgeoning tempos that will leave you bloodied and bruised. Interestingly, the lyrics on this album seem more social in nature and a departure from 1994’s sci-fi themes from “Dorval.” Admittedly, I haven’t heard their 2019 EP yet, although I intend on giving it a listen soon. Overall, "We Will Get What We Deserve" is a pretty excellent return to form and comes recommended to fans of chunky, old-school death metal, especially fans of the bands mentioned earlier in this review. I also highly encourage the reader to check out their classic “Dorval” album from 1994 if you consider yourself a fan of death metal at all. (HT)