Cutting the Throat of God by Ulcerate Review!
GOD DIED FOR THIS!
Rating:
9.4/10
Genres:
Dissonant Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Atmospheric Sludge Metal
Release Date:
14/06/2024
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Ulcerate's eighth album, "Cutting the Throat of God," is a furious and unrelenting ride that well exceeds expectations and solidifies the band's status in the death metal world. From the start of "To Flow Through Ashen Hearts," I was thrown into a dark and dreary world filled with horrific voices and raucous guitar solos that are simultaneously satisfying and cruel. This album demonstrates Ulcerate's ability to produce an immersive and atmospheric experience that keeps the listener captivated from beginning to end.
One of the highlight songs, "The Dawn Is Hollow," surprised me when I originally heard it as a single. However, within the context of the album, it struck me with great intensity, displaying the band's ability to create songs that grow on you over time. Driven by some of the most melodic riffs and professional percussion work, the album maintains a high level of intensity throughout. "Undying as an Apparition" exemplifies this, with an instrumental solo that strikes the ideal balance of ferocity and melody.
The drumming on this album is also remarkable, offering a dynamic counterweight that alternates between slow-burning intensity and wild, adrenaline-pumping beats. This unrelenting tempo is continuous throughout the album, kept me headbanging for the most of its nearly hour-long duration. Despite the aggressive and relentless character of the music, Ulcerate creates a consistent mood that is never monotonous or tiring, demonstrating their ability to produce a unified sound.
"Cutting the Throat of God" is as brutal and heavy as the title implies, with each track delivering a merciless, all-out attack that exemplifies the death metal genre. While certain moments might be more varied, the overall experience is unquestionably strong and well-executed. My favourite songs are "To Flow Through Ashen Hearts," "The Dawn Is Hollow," "Further Opening the Wounds," "Undying as an Apparition," and the title track, which stand out for their intensity and workmanship. The only song that didn't quite live up to the expectations I had was "To See Death Just Once," but that's a tiny nitpick in an otherwise excellent album. With its excellent production, wild guitars, and raw vocals.