Having released six albums that consecutively develop their technical prowess and deadly delivery, Decapitated has become one of the most notorious names in death metal over the past few years. Not only has did this band rise to prominence when they were mere teenagers, not only did they continue to produce consistently strong material after the tragic passing of Witold “Vitek” Kiełtyka 10 years ago but Poland’s Decapitated are now becoming a gateway band for those wishing to enter the extreme metal scene due to fact that the raging riffs Vogg churns out are both technical and destructive, but also groovily irresistible.
As a logical step up from 2014’s “Blood Mantra”, Decapitated’s seventh album, “Anticult”, upholds and progresses this newfound …show more content…
Amongst some gliding melodic passages, “Death valuation” commences with itchy staccato riffing before exploding into a frenzy of rampaging drumming and spiky guitars. These spiked, jagged riffs which erupt from the frantic rhythms are present in other tracks such as “Earth Scar” where even the simplest second-long spiralling melody magnifies the song’s chaotic nature. There never seems to be a moment of respite during “Anticult” and that is predominately down to Michał Łysejko’s relentless drumming. Alongside Vogg’s traumatic guitars, Łysejko’s volatile blast beats sound like a dam bursting after the alarming and impending tone set at the start of “One-Eyed Nation”. During these moments where every member of Decapitated binds together to focus on a specific rhythm section, the threatening delivery surges …show more content…
The fact that the band is leaning more towards groove-focused metal than slaughtering technical death metal opens up numerous possibilities such as varying their song structures, creating memorable hooks and altering their vocal delivery, all of which are exhibited on this album. Chugging guitars, oozing melodies and odd time signatures evoke a slight Meshuggah influence during the dissonant “Impulse” while Rafał ‘Rasta’ Piotrowski adopts a grimy, meaty rousing vocal style that Max Cavalera would be proud of during the rousing “Kill The Cult”. Clearly, Decapitated is beginning to establish a unique style of death metal that simultaneously appears violent and hostile but also approachable to anyone looking for a doorway that opens into the belligerent world of extreme metal.
Clocking at 37 minutes, Decapitated have produced a brilliantly extreme album infused with numerous accessible elements that contain no unnecessary fat whatsoever. Its delivery is threatening, it’s savage production is excellent and the album is submerged in a melancholic atmosphere and monstrous ingenuity; there’s no doubt Decapitated’s popularity will surge to new heights after the release of
As a logical step up from 2014’s “Blood Mantra”, Decapitated’s seventh album, “Anticult”, upholds and progresses this newfound …show more content…
Amongst some gliding melodic passages, “Death valuation” commences with itchy staccato riffing before exploding into a frenzy of rampaging drumming and spiky guitars. These spiked, jagged riffs which erupt from the frantic rhythms are present in other tracks such as “Earth Scar” where even the simplest second-long spiralling melody magnifies the song’s chaotic nature. There never seems to be a moment of respite during “Anticult” and that is predominately down to Michał Łysejko’s relentless drumming. Alongside Vogg’s traumatic guitars, Łysejko’s volatile blast beats sound like a dam bursting after the alarming and impending tone set at the start of “One-Eyed Nation”. During these moments where every member of Decapitated binds together to focus on a specific rhythm section, the threatening delivery surges …show more content…
The fact that the band is leaning more towards groove-focused metal than slaughtering technical death metal opens up numerous possibilities such as varying their song structures, creating memorable hooks and altering their vocal delivery, all of which are exhibited on this album. Chugging guitars, oozing melodies and odd time signatures evoke a slight Meshuggah influence during the dissonant “Impulse” while Rafał ‘Rasta’ Piotrowski adopts a grimy, meaty rousing vocal style that Max Cavalera would be proud of during the rousing “Kill The Cult”. Clearly, Decapitated is beginning to establish a unique style of death metal that simultaneously appears violent and hostile but also approachable to anyone looking for a doorway that opens into the belligerent world of extreme metal.
Clocking at 37 minutes, Decapitated have produced a brilliantly extreme album infused with numerous accessible elements that contain no unnecessary fat whatsoever. Its delivery is threatening, it’s savage production is excellent and the album is submerged in a melancholic atmosphere and monstrous ingenuity; there’s no doubt Decapitated’s popularity will surge to new heights after the release of