Possessed

The Chasm – The Scars of a Lost Reflective Shadow [Things You Might Have Missed 2022]

By Steel Druhm on December 20, 2022 in Things You Might Have Missed 2022, Death Metal, 27 comments

“The Chasm have achieved legendary cult status in the death metal universe. Bursting on the scene way back in 1992, this Mexican act essentially took the blueprint from Possessed’s Seven Churches, slapped some early Mayhem insanity on top, and off they went into the swirling madness. An album from The Chasm is guaranteed to throw more wild riffs at you than a sane mind can process and you will be battered and bewildered by the twists and turns their trademark style takes.” Where the wild riffs grow.

Ensanguinate – Eldritch Anatomy Review

By Steel Druhm on September 1, 2022 in Reviews, 32 comments

“I’ve listened to a goodly amount of death metal this year, and seem to be at a place mentally where I just want more and more of it. When I saw the name Ensanguinate in the promo sump, it spoke to me of wet, gruesome things and horrid death sounds most unappetizing. Naturally, I took it home to pet and cuddle.” Draining blood!

Abyssus – Death Revival Review

By Steel Druhm on January 19, 2022 in Reviews, Death Metal, Speed Metal, 33 comments

“Steps to ensure Steel Druhm throws his dirty ape cash at your old school death metal album: 1) Make it sound like it came from between 1987 and 1992, 2) Be as riffy and aggressive as possible, 3) Tie together nods to Obituary, Asphyx, and Death circa Leprosy / Spiritual Healing, 4) Cram some Possessed influence into all the cracks like so much snot grout. Greek death metal act Abyssus do all these things on sophomore platter Death Revival, and what’s more, they make it fun and mindlessly enjoyable to boot.” Abyssus for all of us.

Evoke – Seeds of Death Review

By Steel Druhm on September 19, 2020 in Reviews, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal, 15 comments

“I’m a hammer kind of guy. I wield the Banhammer in the comment section, one of my favorite historical figures is Charles “the Hammer” Martel, my favorite Avenger is Thor, and I love the throwback 80s speed and insanity of Norway’s Deathhammer. Albums like Evil Power take me back to the glory days of speed and provide all sorts of nostalgic amusement and berserker energy. Evoke hail from the same scene as Deathhammer and vocalist/guitarist Kato Marchant has played for them live. Seeds of Death is Evoke’s debut full-length, and it aims to hammer you with blinding speed and tongues firmly planted in the cheek of the 80s.” Feel the need for Seed.

Vulcano – Eye in Hell Review

By Mark Z. on March 11, 2020 in 2020, Brazilian Metal, Death Metal, Mighty Music, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Thrash Metal, 16 comments

“Over the years the band lost some members, went on hiatus from 1991 to 1996, and released a slew of albums that never seemed to generate as much fanfare as their debut. Other than some curious midnight listens of Vengeance, I certainly hadn’t heard anything from the group until I came across Eye in Hell while rifling through the promo bin. Freshly signed to Mighty Music, this is the the band’s eleventh studio album and shows sole founding member Zhema Rodero joined by a new drummer and a trusted cohort of musicians who’ve been with the group for a few years now. Almost four decades into their existence, do Vulcano still scorch your ass or are their brutal eruptions long behind them?” Nighttime eruptions.

Exhorder – Mourn the Southern Skies Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on September 20, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Nuclear Blast, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Thrash Metal, 51 comments

“Exhorder have returned. And they’ve brought their mucky, Southern-tinged thrash with them on Mourn the Southern Skies. And, after a twenty-seven-fucking-year absence, they’re still angry and they still don’t give a fuck.” Vatican on lockdown.

Total Hate – Throne Behind a Black Veil Review

By Carcharodon on August 7, 2019 in 2019, Black Metal, Eisenwald Records, German Metal, Industrial Metal, Punk, Reviews, Black Metal, Industrial Metal, Punk, 38 comments

“Metal, punk, alcohol, sex, & Satan. These are the band Interests listed by German metallers Total Hate on their Facebook page. Three of these are featured in the music put out by this Nuremburg five-piece, the other two may, or may not, have been instrumental in its creation. I make no promises.” Essential ingredients.

Infernal Conjuration – Infernale Metallum Mortis Review

By Mark Z. on June 21, 2019 in 2019, Death Metal, Iron Bonehead Productions, Mexican Metal, Reviews, Death Metal, 21 comments

“Barring pre-Hero Bölzer, I’ve never seen a band without a full-length generate as much passion as Sadistic Intent. The southern California death metal band formed in 1987 and have released little more than four EPs in their career, yet they’re still earning high slots at festivals and seem to be adored by a lot of people. It’s a testament to the quality of their music, I suppose, and I must admit their musty take on early Morbid Angel has tickled my fancy on more than one occasion. Yet their sporadic and limited output generates an obvious demand for more music in the style, and that’s where Infernal Conjuration come in.” Infernal overkill.

Possessed – Revelations of Oblivion Review

By Steel Druhm on May 10, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Death Metal, Nuclear Blast, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Thrash Metal, 47 comments

“Of all the bands I worshiped during my misspent youth in the 80s, Possessed felt like they had the most unfulfilled potential. After helping set the foundation for both death and black metal with their genre busting Seven Churches debut, the band shifted toward a more traditional thrash sound on sophomore outing Beyond the Gates, disappointing most of their fanbase with its underwhelming, often half-baked writing. They released the Eyes of Horror EP a year later showcasing a much slicker, more polished sound, and just like that, they were done and gone.” Repossessed.

Sacrocurse – Gnostic Holocaust Review

By Saunders on November 2, 2017 in 2017, Black Metal, Death Metal, Iron Bonehead Productions, Mexican Metal, Reviews, Turkish Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, 37 comments

“Sacrocurse’s 2014 debut Unholier Master holds a special place in my heart, but not for obvious reasons. If you’ll allow me to indulge in some selfish personal reflection. Unholier Master represented my first published piece here at Angry Metal Guy, so naturally, it has conjured up pleasant feelings of nostalgia as I prepare to sink my teeth into the band’s sophomore LP, Gnostic Holocaust.” And the AMG bathrooms have sparkled ever since.