Sevared Records 2012
1.Preface To The Forlorn Spectrum 2.Pantheonic Synchroschme
3.Carved Inherent Delusion 4.Extinction Algorithm In Procession
5.Monochrome Obedience 6.Consequential Failure 7.Futile Colossus Decapitated
8.Anti-Genesis 9.Edges Of Disfigured Atrocity
10.Vacant Planets (Death Cover)
No messing around here, we’re straight into the onslaught as
‘Preface To The Forlorn Spectrum’ crashes open menacingly, a real brooding
atmosphere building through the heavy as fuck guitars, news clip samples and
ultra-guttural growls. It’s short and to the point and introduces the first
‘real’ track ‘Pantheonic Synchroschme’. U.F display an amazing technicality to
their music, ultra precise guitars are backed up by some crazed drum work with
Daniel’s ever guttural voice making the perfect accompaniment. It’s very bass
heavy, which is a good thing where brutal death metal is concerned, packing a
real punch as it does here, pounding mercilessly throughout. Tempo wise, the
band use a variety, from all out blast laden madness through to a sludge laden
crawl. Definitely adds the required variety, no fear of a one dimensional
sound. ‘Carved Inherent Delusion’ really shows off the production to the
extreme, the ultra-heavy guitars really smash through from the speakers.
There’s a lot more blasting here, which is going to please the speed freaks,
gravity blasts introduced by Doug which really add to the ‘Crazed’ feel of the
whole song. As the track breaks into its second half, the pace then drops
slightly, the menacing and brooding atmospheres return, things taking a really
sinister turn. The guitar harmonies/solos are one point to note, sounding
extremely catchy and providing the song with ‘something different’ – great
stuff!
‘Extinction Algorithm In Procession’ is an absolute monster of a track,
having already used these words to describe the band, they seem fitting again –
brutal and punishing. Again, the bands technical excellence shines through.
Speed and technicality are a hard balancing act, but U.F has found the balance
and are showing it off brilliantly. A theme followed through on ‘Monochrome
Obedience’ which opens up in a barrage of gravity blast laden brutality and
there’s real no let up. Sonic booms add to the intensity on offer.
‘Consequential Failure’ is yet another slab of extreme death metal played flawlessly
and effortlessly. Again, there is no let-up in the onslaught, the guitars and
drums an absolute whirlwind of grinding insane wizardry. These guys are
accomplished musicians and it really shows here. As ‘Futile Colossus
Decapitated’ begins it is delivered in a similar vein to the opening intro
track, slow and sludgy with a slight ‘slam’ edge to it. This is where Daniels
ultra-guttural vocal delivery is really pushed to the fore. I once mentioned in
a review of Daniels other band (Eye of Solitude) that I thought he was one of
the best death metal vocalists the UK has to offer, and I stick by that
statement. His style is best described as ‘Devastating’; in fact the whole
track is just that!
‘Anti-Genesis’ begins life rather differently than any of
its predecessors, having a very discordant, almost out of tune lead guitar
effect which actually works very well over the simple, but heavy guitars and is
only really used as an instrumental interlude, or filler. The last of the bands
own tracks, ‘Edges Of Disfigured Atrocity’ is a superb way to end the bands own
material. Another absolute torrent of technical and brutal death metal and
showcasing everything the band has to offer in terms of pace, ability and
technicality. A joy to behold, especially when the guitar solo kicks in towards
the end of the track; giving it a really amercian death metal feel with bands
such as Monstrosity and Brutality spring to mind. Their cover of Death’s
‘Vacant Planets’ is amazing and they have done justice to what is an amazing track
anyway. Well done, Chuck will be throwing you the horns from wherever he is now
(R.I.P). Yet again, a UK band has produced a ‘genre leading’ album that is
heads above many around them. The band has definitely improved since the
release of their first self-titled e.p. This is technical and brutal death
metal of the highest order, an album which many a band can only dream about
making. This could be the album which see’s the band springboard onto bigger
and better things, here’s hoping. A must have for fans of brutal death metal
who like their music to be challenging and interesting to listen to. Very highly
recommended
9 out of 10
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