SLAUGHTER MESSIAH - Putrid Invocation (GOAT KULT - 12"EP 2014)
This is the newest release
from Belgian tormentors, Slaughter Messiah and it’s a 12”EP titled “Putrid
Invocation”, released on Goat Kult Symphonies. Some may dispute a point of
releasing 13 minutes of music on 12” as it would easily fit a 7” format, but
who cares. I think that 12” size is the best, especially when we have such an
awesome artwork as the one on “Putrid Invocation” (by killer artist Mark
Riddick!). Besides, it reminds me some of my old 12” singles, like Entombed’s
“Crawl”, not to mention dozens of Iron Maiden 12” singles. So, great decision
for releasing this music as it is.
Now, as for the content of
this EP, I already described my enthusiasm and support for Slaughter Messiah
music few times. “Putrid Invocation” confirms that it’s a killer band and more
so, this is actually their best recording so far, in my opinion. Side A begins
with “Swamp of Torment” and fuckin hell, for me this is the best Slaughter
Messiah song so far. It’s quite different to most of the other songs from this
band, as it’s not as harsh and furiously aggressive as songs from “Black Speed
Terror” EP for instance, although such riffs / fragments are here also… but
this song is surprisingly melodic, for example the opening theme sounds a lot
like classic Swedish death metal! Of corpse later on Slaughter Messiah brings
their usual weapons, which are thrashing black metal riffs, violent and
relentless, with the characteristic harsh vocals of Sabathan… Anyways, the song
is quite memorable and definitely it is my favourite track from this band so
far! And when listening to it, it’s also noticeable how much better is the
production of “Putrid Invocation”, when compared to the previous EP especially.
And I like that change. Don’t get me wrong, “Black Speed Terror” was fine and
solid effort, but maybe sound wise it could have been better, more powerful and
straight to the guts, less chaotic and obscure… and “Putrid Invocation” is
exactly like I like it! The production is cleaner, but still very aggressive
and powerful as hell, keeping the morbid aura intact. Awesome! And it’s also
why all songs sound so just better.
Yeah, basically the whole content
sounds killer. I mentioned “Swamp of Torment”, but “Hills County Witch Trial”
(with its more old school, thrash / black metal riffing) and “Consecration”
(which is more like a classic black metal song) have no bad moments, this is
just brilliant, neckbreaking stuff. So, I recommend “Putrid Invocation”
totally. Furious, merciless thrash / black / death metal, the old school way. Fantastic.
Standout track: “Swamp of
Terror”
Final rate: 90/100
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