Barbarous Unveils Debut Album ‘Initium Mors’ in Metal Landscape

Barbarous, a fierce death metal outfit hailing from Oakland, California, burst onto the scene recently with a potent two-song demo that caught the eye of Creator-Destructor Records. This Bay Area quintet quickly found a home among the label’s roster, sharing space with heavyweights like Spinebreaker, Doomsday, and Sunami.

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The band’s upcoming debut album, “Initium Mors,” set for release next month, promises a relentless sonic experience, encapsulated by the haunting cover art crafted by the renowned artist Dan Seagrave, known for his work with iconic bands like Suffocation and Pestilence.

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As Barbarous gears up to unveil their musical prowess to a wider audience, they graciously share a selection of albums that have shaped their creative journey leading to “Initium Mors.”

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Cannibal Corpse’s “Evisceration Plague” from 2009 stands as a cornerstone influence for Barbarous, with the band aiming to infuse a contemporary twist into their sound while honoring the brutal legacy of death metal.

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Reflecting on The Black Dahlia Murder’s “Nocturnal” released in 2007, Barbarous acknowledges the profound impact of TBDM on their approach to crafting macabre themes, drawing inspiration from the intricate guitar work, powerful drumming, and menacing vocals that define the album.

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Necrot’s “Mortal” album, unveiled in 2020, played a pivotal role in shaping Barbarous’ track “Conscious Decomposition.” Guitarist Zach Weed’s exploration of Necrot’s death/thrash style infused a gritty edge into the band’s signature mid-tempo old-school death metal sound.

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Turning to Monstrosity’s “The Passage of Existence” from 2018, Zach Weed found inspiration in the track “Cosmic Pandemia” while crafting the title track “Initium Mors.” This deep dive into Monstrosity’s catalog added a layer of complexity and artistry to Barbarous’ musical narrative.

Skeletal Remains’ “The Entombment of Chaos,” released in 2020, left a profound impact on Barbarous’ original guitarist and primary songwriter, influencing the band’s sound with its modern death metal sensibilities. The relentless heaviness of Skeletal Remains’ discography resonated deeply with the band’s creative vision.

Set for release on August 1st via Creator-Destructor Records, “Initium Mors” by Barbarous promises to deliver a cathartic blend of death metal intensity, paying homage to the band’s diverse musical influences while carving out a distinctive sonic identity in the metal landscape.

As the countdown to the album release begins, Barbarous invites listeners on a visceral journey through their dark and atmospheric soundscapes, channeling the spirit of death metal legends past while forging a path towards a new era of sonic brutality.

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