Pissgrave “Malignant Worthlessness”

Label: Profound Lore Records · Year: 2025

These maniacs, who play death metal straight out of the dark backstreets of Philadelphia, had been silent since 2019. But with their new album—featuring yet another grotesque cover—dropped into my inbox, they’ve once again flooded my life like a bleak ray of nihilism and obscurity.

It seems like they’ve picked up right where they left off in 2019, but this time, their guitar sound is slightly stronger and more defined. The riffs have even more psychotic ups and downs, and their signature full-on scratching composition style is still dominant throughout the album.

A Pissgrave album wouldn’t be complete without sheer aggression and gore-driven content, and this one is no exception. Old-school gore-grind-infused, full-throttle death metal is something I always need in my life, so naturally, within my personal hierarchy of needs, this album sits at the top. And lastly- don’t forget to bring these savages to Europe!