Putred “Megalit el Putrefectiei”

Label: Iron Fortress Records · Year: 2025

It’s not every day that an album from Romania lands in front of me. While there are underground metal scenes in every Balkan country, many bands struggle to gain recognition due to limited resources, recording opportunities, and touring possibilities. Overall I know, Romania isn’t a bad place for metal music.

Putred has been quite active since 2020, releasing singles and demos along the way. This is their second full-length album, and their style leans toward slow- to mid-tempo old-school death metal. The songwriting is average but contains some fundamental flaws—the drum accents and guitar work don’t sync up well, which affects both the musicianship and the album’s overall quality.

With better production and drum recording, this could have been a stronger release. However, some of the riffs and vocals stand out in a positive way. Recommended for fans of old-school gore-infused doomy death metal.