Architectural Genocide “Malignant Cognition”

Label: Comatose · Year: 2026

A fairly new band from the Texas Houston death/grind crew, they released their first album in 2020. This 2026 album is a slamming-influenced death/grind release similar to the first one. They blend brutal slamming death metal with old-school American Texas death-grind style, and there is also some old Suffocation influence lurking in the guitarist’s riff work.

Some riffs are truly mind-opening and can feel like you’re going through brain surgery, but sometimes the groove riffs and drum parts remain a bit cynical and don’t hit as hard as they could. The vocals are all guttural force and deep growls, while the lyrics and concept take you into a sci-fi-influenced snuff world dripping with cold violence.

The songs are definitely not long — they perform the surgery quickly, around 2–3 minutes in length, cutting straight to the nerve without wasting time. When they add a bit more speed and combinations, with a sharper mix and recording, they will become a much more killer band. I liked the album — fans of this style should not pass on it, you will enjoy it.