Shred Heaven, Drum Hell
Riffs of Rebellion
Dark Symphony🎵 Tracklist:
Track 1: Drilling of the Cerebellum
Track 2: What Lies Within
Track 3: Beast of Jersey
Track 4: Killing Under Possession
Track 5: Murder by Proxy
Track 6: Skid Row Slasher
Track 7: Carve Out the Eyes
Track 8: Fetal Devourment
Track 9: Crawl Space Burial
Track 10: Human Extermination
🎸 Album Review:
“Raptures Of Psychopathy” marks a bold and brutal return for death metal outfit Stages Of Decomposition, delivering a relentless onslaught of ferocious tracks that delve deep into the darkest realms of human depravity. With a tracklist that reads like a descent into madness, this album showcases the band’s unapologetic exploration of the macabre and the visceral, cementing their status as pioneers of extreme metal.
From the opening track “Drilling of the Cerebellum,” listeners are immediately thrust into a maelstrom of guttural vocals, thunderous blast beats, and razor-sharp riffs that set the tone for the rest of the album. The production on “Raptures Of Psychopathy” is top-notch, with each instrument cutting through the mix with surgical precision, creating a wall of sound that is as punishing as it is captivating.
Thematically, the album delves into the twisted minds of serial killers and psychopaths, exploring the depths of human darkness with unflinching honesty. Tracks like “Beast of Jersey” and “Skid Row Slasher” paint vivid portraits of heinous acts and the minds that perpetrate them, while songs like “Carve Out the Eyes” and “Fetal Devourment” delve into the gruesome aftermath of these atrocities. It’s a chilling and unsettling journey that will leave listeners simultaneously horrified and mesmerized.
Standout tracks on the album include “Killing Under Possession,” a relentless assault of blast beats and frenetic riffing that showcases the band’s technical prowess and unbridled aggression. The haunting melodies and eerie atmospheres of “Murder by Proxy” provide a welcome contrast to the album’s more frenzied moments, adding depth and complexity to the overall sonic landscape. “Crawl Space Burial” stands out as one of the album’s most intense tracks, with its crushing grooves and menacing vocals creating a sense of claustrophobic dread that is truly palpable.
In comparison to their previous albums, “Raptures Of Psychopathy” sees Stages Of Decomposition pushing their sound to even greater extremes, with a heightened sense of urgency and brutality that sets it apart from their earlier work. While their previous releases have been lauded for their technical precision and relentless aggression, this album takes things to a whole new level, with a rawness and intensity that is truly electrifying.
Overall, “Raptures Of Psychopathy” is a tour de force of death metal mastery, showcasing Stages Of Decomposition at the peak of their powers. With its unrelenting brutality, uncompromising themes, and stellar musicianship, this album is a must-listen for fans of extreme metal and a testament to the band’s uncompromising vision. It’s a harrowing and exhilarating journey into the depths of human darkness, and one that is sure to leave a lasting impact on all who dare to listen.
Revolution of Metal!
Shattering Eardrums