GOATWHORE – Angels Hung From the Arches of Heaven
Metal Blade Records
Here we have the eighth full length by this long time blackened death thrash act from New Orleans, Louisiana. Just for the record I got into GOATWHORE with their third album. That was 2006's A Haunting Curse and to be honest it's still my favorite album by em. But I'm honest enough to admit that Carving Out the Eyes of God from 2009 was their breakthrough album. It put em on the top tier where they've stayed ever since.
But that was then and afterwards what followed were a decent run of releases. Although I did think their last one, Vengeful Ascension, from 2017 was where the formula of their sound had run it's course. To me it was a beer coaster to say the least. So here we are five years later and have things gotten better? Well yeah actually and I think this album is pretty cool.
Aside from the worthless instrumental opener, "Invocation 3", the album kicks in a ferocious bite with "Born of Satan's Flesh". From that point onward I knew this was a comeback to when GOATWHORE were exciting. And of course it lies with the individuals.
First and foremost is guitarist Sammy Duet. This guy is one of the best guitarists in extreme metal. It's his songwriting, the jagged riffs and the wild soloing style he creates. He's the main reason why I like GOATWHORE. Next up of course is vocalist Ben Falgoust. With a genre sound which is black, death and thrash metal his vocals reign.
Drummer Zack Simmons has been with GOATWHORE since I got into em and has always been this powerhouse behind the kit. For a three genre style act he has always provided an amazing background performance. On this album he just has gone to a perfection level. New bass player, since 2017, Robert Coleman finds a few ways to stand out.
All in all GOATWHORE have returned to the exciting category in my opinion. Angels Hung from the Arches of Heaven is eleven songs and that opening instro. The majority are hard hitting cuts. It's the return of extreme NOLA.
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