Here we are in 2023 with Obituary’s latest album and where do you begin? Well, for a start, Obituary are back, kicking off with the brutality of 'Barely Alive', it may not be 'Slowly We Rot' but it is a fantastic way to announce that Obituary have returned to kick your fucking skull, Tardy’s voice is on point and never mind the foot tapping that goes along with it, before too long you’ll notice that the head starts to bang too! Tardy has a distinct voice, that clawing shout to growl which make Obituary instantly. Obituary never lets up, it clocks in at around 45 minutes making it short, sweet and difficult to lose your attention; all the hallmarks of a brutal album. The ever present Trevor Peres’ guitar claws through the mix, chugging away like a chainsaw swallowing down its gasoline, helped along with the insane drumming of Donald Tardy which make tracks such as 'The Wrong Time', the superb 'War' and 'Weaponize The Hate'. The lead guitar slot is still taken by Kenny Andrews, even though Andrews has been a solid part of the line-up for a while now, it is 'Obituary' where Andrews comes into his own with some sick solos. When you think about it, Obituary have possibly recorded one of the best albums for this new 2023 and certainly it is their best work since 'Cause of Death' in 1990. Obituary are back and doing what they do best. If you happen to be one of the lucky few enlightened death metal enthusiasts in this world, but have not yet explored the grisly wonders of Obituary, do so now and waste not another minute of your decaying, rotting existence on this Earth and go get this album.... NOW!
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Review by Paul Caravasi
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