Review Summary: Inherit Disease's magnum opus
In the world of brutal death metal, there are a few different styles to distinguish. Ground breakers Suffocation had (and have) quite a technical approach to death metal, employing lightning fast passages with blast beats, as well as crawling breakdowns and chaotic, atonal guitar solos. The first death metal bands that flirted with this style didn't stray too far away from this approach. That is until Disgorge came along. After Suffocation, Disgorge has had the biggest impact on the scene with their characteristic fast atonal riffing, furious rhythmic beating of a popcorn snare drum and unintelligible gurgling vocals. Guitar solos and breakdowns are usually absent in this style. The focus, as a result, is on the jigsaw puzzle of riffs. A ferocious chug fest ensues.
The first time you spend time with this album, it is likely to feel overwhelming and it could even seem incoherent at first glance. There is a significant influence of technical death metal here and with each repeated listen, more intricate details reveal themselves and the genius that is the album is unveiled to the patient and persistent listener. Every band member is at their best and each individual instrument is perfectly discernable. As a result, this album simply gets better and better, the more time you spent with it. What makes it stand out in the genre is the element of dissonance, reminiscent of dissodeath bands, such as Artificial Brain and Ulcerate. It's a sprinkle, just enough to detect and appreciate. All in all this is a rewarding listen and a gift that keeps on giving.
Inherit Disease's lineup:
Obie Flett - Vocals
Tom Wilson - Guitar
Derek de Roos - Guitar
Josh Welling - Bass
Dan Osborn - Drums (former owner of NSE)
Rating: 4.2
