NECROT - Mortal
Tankcrimes
Here's the second full length by California's vintage death metal worshiping NECROT. I learned about these guys a few years ago via their debut, 2017's Blood Offerings. Two of their members are also in a cool West Coast DM act called VASTUM who I got into a while back. Nowadays any band, well almost, playing something sinister sounding as far as OSDM goes will get my attention. NECROT's debut just had a better edge to it for me to consider it great.
So here we are with the all important sophomore album and obviously this three piece act was no fluke early on. First off Mortal not only continues the greatness of their debut album but it packs an even heavier punch. From the opener " Your Hell" to the eight minute plus album titled closer, this release is a perfect example of OSDM 101. In their case the band invites you in, ranks you over the coals and finally sacrifices you. It's all done in just slightly over thirty eight minutes.
Everything about Mortal is a highlight whether it's Luca Indrio's deep cavernous vocals, the filth ridden distorted riffs and choice solos by Sonny Reinhardt or the pummeling drum work by Chad Gailey. The songs on here are a mixed bag of militaristic death cadence, furious assaults as well as a slight technical complexity to the song arrangements. Something else of importance is how NECROT does not waste time on here with unnecessary intros or instro interludes of atmosphere to bulk up the run time. One of the best DM albums you'll hear this year.
LISTEN HERE:
https://downloads.tankcrimes.com/album/mortal
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