<p>It's Friday, and that means <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#DeathMetal</a> <a href="/tags/dadjokes/" rel="tag">#DadJokes</a> are on my mind.</p>
deathmetal
<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/4cniZAIa4M4jHlxbd7hMjp" rel="nofollow">Never To Grow Old</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 <br>1A Todessound, Bolt Thrower Worshipping, läuft auf Dauerschleife<br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/metal/" rel="tag">#metal</a> <a href="/tags/boltthrower/" rel="tag">#boltthrower</a><br></p>
<p>DAVID VINCENT IN A LOOOOOOOONG INTERVIEW ABOUT ”BLESSED ARE THE SICK”, TRACK BY TRACK (SWEDEN ROCK MAGAZINE) TRANSLATED<br>Sweden Rock Magazine (SRM) is a Swedish Metal magazine written in Swedish, but ON OUR BLOG is a translated to English for you.</p><p><a href="https://defendersofoldschoolmetal.blogspot.com/2025/05/david-vincent-about-blessed-are-sick.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="defendersofoldschoolmetal.blogspot.com/2025/05/david-vincent-about-blessed-are-sick.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">defendersofoldschoolmetal.blog</span><span class="invisible">spot.com/2025/05/david-vincent-about-blessed-are-sick.html</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/morbidangel/" rel="tag">#MorbidAngel</a> <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#DeathMetal</a> <a href="/tags/davidvincent/" rel="tag">#DavidVincent</a> <a href="/tags/blessedarethesick/" rel="tag">#BlessedAreTheSick</a></p>
<p>This week's <a href="/tags/thursdeath/" rel="tag">#ThursDeath</a> is a killer new find, Hyvinkää, Uusimaa Finland's DEATHGOAT and their fucking EXCELLENT new LP 'Dragged Into Realms Below' that Xtreem just put out. This thing is a churning, raging, roaring mass of filthy death metal. Riffs, solos, it's got it all. Finnish death metal doesn't fuck around, man. And there's often a lot of gems via Xtreem. A surprising contender this year and REALLY worth a listen.</p><p><a href="https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/dragged-into-realms-below" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/dragged-into-realms-below"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album</span><span class="invisible">/dragged-into-realms-below</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/metal/" rel="tag">#metal</a> <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#DeathMetal</a> <a href="/tags/finland/" rel="tag">#Finland</a> <a href="/tags/finnishmetal/" rel="tag">#FinnishMetal</a> <a href="/tags/deathgoat/" rel="tag">#Deathgoat</a> <a href="/tags/xtreem/" rel="tag">#Xtreem</a> <a href="/tags/2025albums/" rel="tag">#2025Albums</a> <a href="/tags/2025records/" rel="tag">#2025Records</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@wendigo" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>wendigo</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@HailsandAles" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>HailsandAles</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/@rtw" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>rtw</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@Kitty" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Kitty</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://thickliquidsonly.fyi/@lola" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>lola</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@umrk" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>umrk</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://follow.coryd.dev/@cory" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>cory</span></a></span></p>
<p><a href="/tags/nowplaying/" rel="tag">#NowPlaying</a> <a href="/tags/themetaldogisnowplaying/" rel="tag">#TheMetalDogIsNowPlaying</a><br><a href="/tags/morbidangel/" rel="tag">#MorbidAngel</a><br>Illud Divinum Insanus<br>I Am Morbid</p><p>YouTube Search:<br><a href="https://youtube.com/results?search_query=Morbid+Angel+Illud+Divinum+Insanus+I+Am+Morbid" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="youtube.com/results?search_query=Morbid+Angel+Illud+Divinum+Insanus+I+Am+Morbid"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/results?search_que</span><span class="invisible">ry=Morbid+Angel+Illud+Divinum+Insanus+I+Am+Morbid</span></a></p><p>Songwhip:<br><a href="https://songwhip.com/Morbid-Angel/I-Am-Morbid" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="songwhip.com/Morbid-Angel/I-Am-Morbid"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">songwhip.com/Morbid-Angel/I-Am</span><span class="invisible">-Morbid</span></a></p><p>LastFM:<br><a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Morbid+Angel/_/I+Am+Morbid" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.last.fm/music/Morbid+Angel/_/I+Am+Morbid"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.last.fm/music/Morbid+Angel</span><span class="invisible">/_/I+Am+Morbid</span></a></p><p>Lyrics:<br><a href="https://genius.com/Morbid-angel-i-am-morbid-lyrics" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="genius.com/Morbid-angel-i-am-morbid-lyrics"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">genius.com/Morbid-angel-i-am-m</span><span class="invisible">orbid-lyrics</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/metal/" rel="tag">#metal</a> <a href="/tags/oldschooldeathmetal/" rel="tag">#oldschooldeathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/morbidangel/" rel="tag">#morbidangel</a> <a href="/tags/thrashmetal/" rel="tag">#thrashmetal</a></p>
<p>hat angefangen sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/0ga8UrOOgvlpW4rrgLmWU2" rel="nofollow">Mind Trap</a> anzuhören <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/osdm/" rel="tag">#osdm</a><br></p>
<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/retching-charming-the-decomposed-review/" rel="nofollow">Retching – Charming the Decomposed Review</a></p><p>By Saunders</p><p>Part of the appeal of my long-standing relationship with death metal is the sheer diversity of the genre and its many sub-genres. There is something for all moods. So while stylistic preferences remain, most forms of death I can happily jam with, whether it be old school primitive clubbings, tech shredding, gnarled dissonance, emotive melodeath, brutal slam, or successful forays of doom, blackened and prog influences into deathly frameworks. But in the end, it’s the genre’s simplified, core values and slimy, grimy atmospheres that warm the heart. Throwing their hats in the old school death revivalist ring, relative newcomers Retching explode out the rusty graveyard gates with a no-nonsense, pretension-free blast of old school death. Seeking to add their own spin and identity to separate themselves from the horde of old school aficionados, while leaving reinvention for other folks, the Rhode Island duo unleash debut, Charming the Decomposed. Let us explore whether Retching possess the songwriting smarts and tools of destruction to make an impact outside of aping the genre’s proud past.</p><p>Thirty-two minutes is all it takes for Retching to deliver eight slashing cuts of riff-driven, blasty, gore-soaked death, American-style. Charming the Decomposed is an old school brawler with a mean streak, chock to breaking point with parasitic grooves, gut-busting riffs, brutal percussive assaults, and appropriately grisly, brutal vocal eruptions. All that said, Charming the Decomposed doesn’t take itself too seriously, loading the rabid, bloodied collection with a variety of part goofy, part unsettling samples, adding to the album atmosphere, even if they are a little overdone at times (see bludgeoning opener “Moonlight Perversions/Gorging on Ecstasy”). Otherwise, efficient, high-energy cuts are the order of the day, drawing influence from the esteemed likes of early Exhumed, Mortician, Carcass and Cannibal Corpse.</p><p>“Shower Curtain Silhouette” builds from a rugged, grinding base, ratcheting up tension before exploding into speedy, punk-infused rampages, stomping verses, and skillfully fluctuating tempo shifts. The deceptive songwriting diversity poking through the muck and feral abuse adds a layer of intrigue to otherwise more traditional, blunt force beatings, amid a couple of less impactful tunes. Another of the album’s stronger examples, “Septic Entombment,” features a creative arrangement, allowing breathing space for the meaty, yet wickedly infectious riffs and bouncing grooves to ride shotgun with aggressive, blast-riddled surges. Retching operates effectively in high-speed savagery, yet the writing tends to appeal most when mixed with slower, malevolent tempos, lending a doomy, leaden weight to proceedings, such as the tormenting melodies and ominous vibes emanating from “Fetid Abattoir.”</p><p></p><p>Energy rarely drops, as brutality and raw-boned explosions of speed and blast-riddled mayhem ensue. Retching wisely integrate structural and tempo variety, coupled with razor-fine slivers of melody and raucous, crunchy riffs to stave off monotony and lend the album an infectiously headbangable streak. Along with the aforementioned tunes, this is further highlighted on the brooding, ominous swagger of ‘Vulgar Celluloid Trophy”. The anonymous duo of Latex (drums, vox) and Mondo (guitars) forge a powerhouse combo, perfectly suited to the lean, mean, and cutthroat nature of the album’s tight construction. Latex whips together a punchy, inventive performance behind the kit, proving adept at deploying slower, groovier rhythms and finesse to go with the rip-snorting blasts and thrashy tempos. His serviceable vocals get the job done, adding a gritty, guttural edge. Meanwhile, partner in crime Mondo serves up an unhealthy dose of meaty, genuinely catchy riffs, which, if maintained consistently across the album, may have elevated a solid experience into something more substantial. Still, there is some excellent axework and riffs to sink into.</p><p>Retching’s impressively no-nonsense debut won’t challenge the upper tier of death metal albums in 2025 or threaten many year-end lists. But what it does, it does well, with a no-fuss, belligerent charm that is easy to like. While there is little fat or unnecessary bloat to be found, the songwriting has room for improvement to live up to the quality of the album’s stronger cuts and create a more consistent, compelling listen. However, signs are bright and the potential promising for Retching to build something more formidable down the track.</p><p><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></p><p>Rating: 3.0/5.0<br>DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3<br>Label: <a href="https://tometal.com/" rel="nofollow">Transcending Obscurity Records</a><br>Website: <a href="https://retching-label.bandcamp.com/album/charming-the-decomposed" rel="nofollow">Bandcamp</a><br>Releases Worldwide: August 22nd, 2025</p><p><a href="/tags/2025/" rel="tag">#2025</a> <a href="/tags/30/" rel="tag">#30</a> <a href="/tags/americanmetal/" rel="tag">#AmericanMetal</a> <a href="/tags/cannibalcorpse/" rel="tag">#CannibalCorpse</a> <a href="/tags/charmingthedecomposed/" rel="tag">#CharmingTheDecomposed</a> <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#DeathMetal</a> <a href="/tags/exhumed/" rel="tag">#Exhumed</a> <a href="/tags/mortician/" rel="tag">#Mortician</a> <a href="/tags/oldschooldeathmetal/" rel="tag">#OldSchoolDeathMetal</a> <a href="/tags/retching/" rel="tag">#Retching</a> <a href="/tags/review/" rel="tag">#Review</a> <a href="/tags/reviews/" rel="tag">#Reviews</a> <a href="/tags/transcendingobscurityrecords/" rel="tag">#TranscendingObscurityRecords</a></p>
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<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/0ga8UrOOgvlpW4rrgLmWU2" rel="nofollow">Mind Trap</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑 <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/osdm/" rel="tag">#osdm</a><br></p>
<p>möchte sich demnächst <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/6C5Ndw5NTW55zDl3TdYw09" rel="nofollow">Bestial Possession</a> anhören <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a><br></p>
<p>🔗 Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation via <span class="h-card"><a href="https://journa.host/@Toastie" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Toastie</span></a></span> <a href="/tags/blackmetal/" rel="tag">#BlackMetal</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#Music</a> <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#DeathMetal</a></p><p>I’m interviewing fellow Indigenous metalheads at a heavy music festival on the Blackfeet Nation, with Russel Daniels (Diné and Ho-Chunk descent), a photographer who’s not into metal.</p><p><a href="https://www.hcn.org/issues/57-11/heavy-metal-is-healing-teens-on-the-blackfeet-nation/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.hcn.org/issues/57-11/heavy-metal-is-healing-teens-on-the-blackfeet-nation/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.hcn.org/issues/57-11/heavy</span><span class="invisible">-metal-is-healing-teens-on-the-blackfeet-nation/</span></a></p>
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<p>Seit 35 Jahren höre ich Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg zu. Heute seinem allerletzten Release. Macht traurig. Danke, Alter<br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/grotesque/" rel="tag">#grotesque</a> <a href="/tags/atthegates/" rel="tag">#atthegates</a> <a href="/tags/rip/" rel="tag">#RIP</a></p>
<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/4QykxWAhkHLjlQV8TNd4O3" rel="nofollow">Visitations From Enceladus</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 <br>psychedelischer <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> a la Blood Incantation<br></p>
<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/7MYNp4G05WxKjgK8YQXoZv" rel="nofollow">Altered Realities</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a><br></p>
<p>experimental weekly playlists for <a href="/tags/metal/" rel="tag">#metal</a> releases on <a href="/tags/deezer/" rel="tag">#deezer</a> based on the great metal releases app on android: <br><a href="/tags/blackmetal/" rel="tag">#blackmetal</a> <a href="https://www.deezer.com/de/playlist/14885970423" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.deezer.com/de/playlist/14885970423"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.deezer.com/de/playlist/148</span><span class="invisible">85970423</span></a> <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="https://www.deezer.com/de/playlist/14885970143" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.deezer.com/de/playlist/14885970143"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.deezer.com/de/playlist/148</span><span class="invisible">85970143</span></a></p>
<p>Fulci @ <a href="/tags/logo/" rel="tag">#LOGO</a><br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/metal/" rel="tag">#metal</a></p>
<p>möchte sich demnächst <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/4a7gS2zew04fQEzYezB6J8" rel="nofollow">Lethal Abuse</a> anhören <br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> <a href="/tags/suffocation/" rel="tag">#suffocation</a> <a href="/tags/sanguisugabogg/" rel="tag">#sanguisugabogg</a><br></p>
<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/6bFg3vSEz17zx4gFuD6IuH" rel="nofollow">Longing Voracity</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 <br>sehr schöner, dumpfer <a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a> mit fast rockigen Soli<br>aus#Berlin und auch bald dort live mit <a href="/tags/undergang/" rel="tag">#Undergang</a> und <a href="/tags/vastum/" rel="tag">#Vastum</a><br></p>
<p>hat sich <a href="https://neodb.kevga.de/search?r=1&q=https://neodb.kevga.de/album/0JT4cR8S492zoN0ypA7Jab" rel="nofollow">Infectious Pathological Waste</a> fertig angehört 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 <br>netter slamming death metal mit ultra gegurgel<br><a href="/tags/deathmetal/" rel="tag">#deathmetal</a><br></p>