Larvae - Sickening Cadaveric Perversion (2020)
Italy/Romania
Independent
LARVAE is the putrid manifestation spawned from the darkest recesses of Lucilia's Sericata's morbid mind. The monstrosity that is LARVAE has its disgusting roots in Italy, but since Lucilia now resides in Romania, the band can be seen as an Italian/Romanian collaboration. The vocals are absolutely sick – even terrifying. I don't think I've heard many woman lay down such evil, eerie, and twisted vocals. (Sonya Sepulchral from BESTIAL HOLOCAUST is another great female vocalist that comes to mind.) There's even segments of maniacal laughter in the songs, which is quite inventive, if not disturbing. The music can be classified as Death/Doom, but of the heaviest, sickest kind. The atmosphere radiates pure fucking decay, as a variety of abysmal vocals are vomited over the mic, supported with riffs heavier than king kong's balls. The primitive drum beats by Disgusting Dennis are well done and fitting for this style. I like the implementation of horror movie samples, which definitely adds more texture to the music. You know you're in for something utterly morose when an EP is called “Sickening Cadaveric Perversion.” Fans of GOATLORD will go absolutely apeshit for LARVAE, as they embody the true and unholy essence of Death/Doom, but with an approach closer to early CARCASS in terms of themes. Overall, an excellent fucking EP that comes highly recommended. (HT)