UK death metal forerunners Horrified conjure up yet another imaginative albeit grotesque death metal epic after a remarkable debut in ‘Descent Into Putridity’. Eschewing modern trends, Horrified re-open the portals to the glory days of old, summoning influences from the Scandinavian scene inhabited by referential bands like Dissection, Sentenced, Gorement, Desultory, At the Gates and Sacramentum, probing further into the classic and well-entrenched sharp melodies that are juxtaposing with twisted yet thematically coherent structures. Rife with soul-piercing tunes, Horrified on their new album go further in elucidating the ancient art form, giving it a new expression, colouring chaos with the brushstrokes of anger and determination, highlighted by the bright overlapping dabs of inevitable emotion. This is where the release succeeds – where most other bands of this ilk dabble in dry, austere brutality, Horrified create a sensational slice of music that has emotive depth, stirring rhythms, intricate songwriting, and more importantly, the elusive old school charm intact.Track list:
1. Palace Of Defilement
2. Infernal Lands
3. Chasm Of Nihrain
4. Funeral Pyres
5. Amidst The Darkest Depths
6. Dreamer Of Ages
7. Of Despair
8. The Ruins That Remain
