Mitochondrion
Vitriseptome



Release Date: 11/01/2024 | Tracklist

Review Summary: Mitochondrion unleash another twisted labyrinth of dark riffs and textures

It's been thirteen long years since Mitochondrion blessed us with an album. With two well-acclaimed releases under their belt, brimming with atmosphere and dissonant hooks, the band has garnered a devout following in the extreme metal world. But after such a long hiatus, does the band still have the spark that made them so special? For the death metal aficionados, the answer is plain as day. With "Vitriseptome", Mitochondrion have unleashed yet another inhuman nightmare very much on par with their prior work.

Among this album's greatest strengths are vision and diligence. The band molds an unequivocal identity through track upon track of dark cosmic energy. They hold no reservations in delivering ideas, frightening as they may be. With the utmost dedication to their craft and technical ability, they come across as more than musicians, but rather as harbingers for some unspeakable prophecy. Take for instance "Flail, Faexregem!", an insane 11 minute long track which exhibits virtually every strength of the album. The guitar work is elevated OSDM riffage as Nick and Shawn frantically leap between tremolos, hammer-ons, pinch harmonics, divebombs, scrapes and dissonant chords, all while incorporating a variety of tones. Karl's drumming is fierce, yet delicately phrased, with blasts only served in warranted pockets. These elements come together with walls of layered vocals, morphing the music into a lurching monster of bellowing madness. While every track is fully realized and adds to "Vitriseptome" as a complete work, "Flail, Faexregem!" is the greatest embodiment of the whole.

Although Mitochondrion commit to their brand of death metal, this album isn't plagued by monotony. The melodic forays of "Argentum Mortifixion" and "The Erythapside" keep us on our toes, while not straying too far from the thematic path. Interludes are also scattered throughout, making the length more palatable and giving us a well-rounded listening experience. From the ominous passages of "(malascension)" all the way to the crushing and reeling riffs of "Antitonement", this record is an extremely dense and dynamic offering from a very capable artist.

While the size of this album may be daunting for some, it's very rewarding for those who are patient with it. Mitochondrion have risen again to boast their many talents, and proven time is no obstacle on their quest for sonic destruction. I would recommend this to anyone into dissonant death or black metal. Check this gem out!



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NexCeleris
November 27th 2024


867 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Finally, a review for this! With the correct rating to boot.

brickhed
November 27th 2024


9 Comments


I'll be sure to check this out. Huge fan of dissonant death metal and this seems right up my alley.

Hawks
November 28th 2024


94902 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Was gonna write a review up and now I don't have to!! Nice work buddy. Album rips.

Wildcardbitchesss
November 28th 2024


14205 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Damn this is fucking sick

Wildcardbitchesss
November 28th 2024


14205 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

dub post

NightOnDrunkMountain
Contributing Reviewer
November 28th 2024


890 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Nicely written, glad to see this band back

Orb
November 28th 2024


9519 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I have boundless respect for this band but goddamn, they don't make an easy listen do they. They really make me ask "can too much of a good thing be bad?"

Skye09
November 28th 2024


5 Comments


I have boundless respect for this band but goddamn, they don't make an easy listen do they. They really make me ask "can too much of a good thing be bad?" (2)

pretty much

Space Jester
November 28th 2024


11337 Comments


Easier to listen to if you split it into two discs, as per the intended experience by the band

Disc 1 is called Dissolution and is tracks 1-8, the remaining are disc 2 which is called Coagulation

DDDeftoneDDD
November 28th 2024


22868 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5 | Sound Off

This album pissed me off

toolguitarkid
November 28th 2024


310 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Nice, this finally has a review! Fantastic return to form for the band.

Hawks
November 28th 2024


94902 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Uhhhhh Def 2.5?????

Veldin
November 29th 2024


5440 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Hmm DDD, maybe try breaking the album up into smaller sections or listening sessions? Glad this got a review, cheers

Demon of the Fall
November 29th 2024


35923 Comments


I'm intrigued but 85 mins is a monstrous commitment (especially in this style). Ah, Space has the info I needed! I should check before I comment. Cheers

Demon of the Fall
November 29th 2024


35923 Comments


like a maverick I checked the 2nd half first. Slays

seems like maybe one of those making consonance out of dissonant cacophony type deals and I’m all for that

toolguitarkid
November 29th 2024


310 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

The length is a bit of an issue on this. Not that anything is bad, but I get fatigued and usually check out somewhere during the interludes on the back half.

Space Jester
November 29th 2024


11337 Comments


Listen to them separately

evilford
November 29th 2024


67337 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Lol ddd

Gameofmetal
Emeritus
November 29th 2024


11764 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

IMMENSE



The outro to Vacuuole is one of my favorite bits.

DarkNoctus
November 30th 2024


12370 Comments


really fond memories of parasignosis, loved that one



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