Diabolizer
– Khalkedonian Death
Turkey
Everlasting
Spew Records / Me
Saco Un Ojo Records /
Desiccated Productions / Dark Desires Records
I’ve always had an affinity for Turkish Black/Death Metal ever since I discovered bands like Malefic Order, Impuration, Godslaying Hellblast and Sarinvomit some years ago. The band in question, Diabolizer, hail from the city of Kadıköy and play some truly menacing death metal informed by bands such as Deicide, Vader, Krisiun, etc., though it must be noted that the references does not necessarily suggest a similar sound, but more certain elements that are comparable. Diabolizer is a much more brutal machine and does not spare a single second from assaulting the listener with their absolutely visceral attack of diabolical death metal, which is absolutely profane in its essence.
I like pretty much everything about this release, but my favourite must be the vocals – the vocalist belches out a fiercely intimidating growl that strikes a middle-ground between a vicious bestial grunt and more Glen Benton-esque type growling. Absolutely magnificent! There’s something about Turkish bands that’s just next level in terms of how utterly relentless they are. I personally think the environment plays a contributing factor. Whatever the case, these Turks are PISSED!
I’ve noticed some really cool and more progressive parts in Diabolizer’s sound, where the bassist shows off some juicy jazz licks, which adds a heightened sense of composition, all the while still keeping the music tight and straight-forward. There’s no doubt to the fact that the musicians are very adept at playing their instruments. You’ll hear anything from precise and rampant blasting to razor-sharp guitar solos. This whole thing is a mammoth beast of brutalizing death metal infused with an eminently malicious edge. The need to artistic expression knows no barriers of country or state, as the devilish fires of hell reign supreme in Turkey. “Khalkedonian Death” gets my utmost and highest recommendation. Favourite track: Sulphurous Vengeance (HT)
