Vaticinal Rites - Cascading Memories of Immortality (2024)
"Cascading Memories of Immortality" by Vaticinal Rites marks a significant step for the London-based death metal band. Their debut full-length album builds on the promise of their 2021 EP with a mix of old-school death metal influences and modern production quality. Tracks like "Foiled Skirmish" and "Siphoning Plasma From The Gods" highlight their ability to blend raw aggression with complex, melodic structures. The album is characterized by its powerful riffs, guttural vocals, and dynamic pacing, creating an atmosphere that is both oppressive and captivating (Metal Forces Magazine) (BLABBERMOUTH.NET) (Acta Infernalis).
The album's thematic exploration of existential and philosophical concepts, such as the eternal nature of the soul and the transient nature of physical existence, adds a layer of depth to the brutal soundscape. Standout tracks like "Bowels of Gargantua" and "Corporeal Affliction" demonstrate the band's proficiency in crafting intense, headbanging-worthy compositions (AllMusic) (Decibel Magazine).
Overall, "Cascading Memories of Immortality" is a cohesive and powerful album that solidifies Vaticinal Rites' place in the death metal scene, appealing to fans of both classic and contemporary styles (Metal Forces Magazine) (BLABBERMOUTH.NET).
Genre: Death Metal
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 406th / 589
Highlight: Cascading Memories of Immortality
Made me think of:
Morbid Angel
Vital Remains
Immolation
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