Now it's time for top-of-the-line massive death metal
extravaganza. The Italian duet comes back with a stunning parade of
5 tracks displaying a radical step onward as to brutality and music
vision, that is what one's feelings are and one's own chosen way to
express them. Besides the disturbing intro, "Fobia d'essere"
includes a slapped bass in a short texture that makes sound not distant
from Dillinger Escape Plan as to the way the guitars are used, but,
like in the resting songs, it's a frantic drum machine, dictating very
fast and convulsive times to stand out along with a mix of growls and
high vocals in the vein of Brutal Truth. Maybe the other songs lack
a bit of variety or incisiviness upon the first listens, but then their
plots become clearer, which doesn't happen with "Re-manufacture
of Mental Violence", that involves you from the beginning and
also containes a greatly upset guitar solo (well done, Steph!). A slight
betterment in the songwriting and there's nothing more we can ask these
guys. (86/100).
The other 11 tracks will punch you from the beginning to the end like
very few have ever done before. The Belgian dudes achieve high levels
of paroxystic grind mixing wacko intros, huge doses of the blackest
humour and sickness in their titles. They don't use a drum machine either,
and that's why their style reminds me of unforgettable albums of Flesh
Parade, Dismembered Fetus, Hemdale (at the times of the split with Exhumed)
and early Napalm Death, thanks to some riffs. "Depraved"
and "Testicles Implosion" seem to be the most impressive
and memorable tracks, and it's superfluous to say you'll find no fillers
here; nevertheless the palm of most amusing, disgusting titles ex aequo
goes to "The Liquid of My Shit Is on My Ears" and "I
Cum in Your Baby's Mouth", based on rotting and pulverizing
vocals . Sick & Proud!!! Need I add more? (80/100).
MARKUS GANZHERRLICH - 1/6/03
