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Shred Heaven, Drum HellVitriol Unleashes a Vicious Assault with New Album ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice’
Portland-based death metal band Vitriol has been making waves in the metal scene with their relentless aggression and unapologetic brutality. Their debut album, ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice,’ is a sonic assault that showcases the band’s uncompromising vision and uncompromising intensity.
Released on September 6, 2019, via Century Media Records, ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice’ has been met with critical acclaim and has cemented Vitriol’s status as one of the most exciting new bands in the extreme metal genre. The album is a blistering display of technical prowess, ferocious riffing, and guttural vocals that will leave listeners battered and bruised.
Vitriol was formed in 2017 by guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen, who is joined by bassist Adam Roethlisberger and drummer Scott Walker. The band quickly made a name for themselves with their intense live performances and uncompromising approach to death metal. Drawing inspiration from classic bands like Morbid Angel and Suffocation, Vitriol has crafted a sound that is both old-school and forward-thinking, pushing the boundaries of the genre while staying true to its roots.
‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice’ is a concept album that explores themes of violence, power, and the darker aspects of human nature. The album’s lyrics are filled with visceral imagery and bleak existentialism, reflecting the band’s uncompromising worldview and nihilistic philosophy.
Musically, the album is a tour de force of technical death metal, with blistering riffs, complex rhythms, and jaw-dropping solos that showcase the band’s virtuosity and skill. Tracks like “The Parting of a Neck” and “Legacy of Contempt” are relentless in their intensity, while songs like “Crowned in Retaliation” and “I Drown Nightly” showcase the band’s dynamic range and ability to create atmosphere and tension.
In addition to their musical prowess, Vitriol is also known for their intense live shows, which have earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands to watch in the metal scene. With their frenetic energy, technical precision, and raw aggression, Vitriol is a band that demands to be seen live.
Following the release of ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice,’ Vitriol embarked on a European tour with fellow death metal titans Nile and Hate Eternal, bringing their brand of extreme metal to audiences across the continent. The band’s live show was met with rave reviews, with fans and critics alike praising their intensity and musicianship.
As Vitriol continues to rise through the ranks of the metal scene, ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice’ serves as a statement of intent, a declaration of war against complacency and mediocrity. With their uncompromising vision and unrelenting aggression, Vitriol is a band that is set to conquer the world of extreme metal and leave a trail of destruction in their wake.
So, if you’re a fan of brutal, uncompromising death metal, do yourself a favor and check out Vitriol’s debut album ‘To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice.’ It’s a relentless assault on the senses that will leave you battered, bruised, and begging for more.
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