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Necrowretch –
Putrid Death Sorcery (2013)
Century Media
Review by
Jude Felton
Death Metal
came into my life back in the late 80s by the way of Slayer and Possessed. It
was a natural progression with bands like Death, Obituary and the like paving
the way. Since then the music has changed, evolved and pushed the boundaries in
many different directions, but it’s always good to hear bands that remain true
to that old school Death Metal vibe.
One such band
is Necrowretch, a French band consisting of Vlad and Amphycion, who are intent
on blasting brutal Death Metal for all to hear. Their debut album, Putrid Death
Sorcery, is 35 minutes of unrelenting savagery that delivers 11 tracks that are
designed to slay.
Musically,
although it has a traditional Death Metal sound, also incorporates an almost
Black Metal feel to it at times, with Vlad’s vocal being screamed forth with
incredible venom. The opening track, Ripping Souls of Sinners, sets the stall
perfectly, delivering a memorable yet brutally hostile 2 ½ minutes. This is
continued throughout the album, which includes tracks such as Impious Plague in
Catacombs and Soiled into a Crypt, this is sick and evil music, and quite a joy
to listen to.
The
production is spot on, allowing the music to spew forth clearly, without
sounding at all muddy, with each instrument having its own identity. This is
definitely one Hell of a debut album and bodes incredibly well for the future.
Stick this in your cd player, or wherever you play your tunes, and play loudly,
very loudly, because Necrowretch want to rip your ears off.
Putrid Death Sorcery is released by Century Media on January 28th, in Europe, and February 5th in North America, and can be purchased here.
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