Inhuman Depravation is a one-man death metal band from Spain and this is his third album.
With a brutal concept, brutal artwork, a brutal logo, and a brutal sound, this is definitely brutal death metal. Across 31 minutes the artist behind Inhuman Deprivation brutalises the listener with post-apocalyptic brutality in ugly death metal form.
This is death metal that’s fast and harsh, with a blunt efficiency of form and more riffs than you can shake a stick at. This latter part is actually a bit atypical in this style, and we’ll return to this point shortly. The blast and groove technique is a tried-and-tested one that is utilised very effectively here. The well-written songs are engaging and satisfying examples of the genre, and the artist clearly has not only a good knowledge of the style, but a clear passion for it too.
So, what makes Inhuman Depravity stand out in a sea of ostensibly similar acts, I hear you ask? Well, there are a few things, actually. The first is the amount of catchy and memorable riffs on Servants of Supremacy. As alluded to above, this is relatively unusual to hear in a style that typically prioritises brutality over everything else. It’s great to hear, and is one of the reasons why this album is so enjoyable to listen to. The second is the use of melody. Granted, there’s not much of this, but it is here, and when deployed is very effective. The third is macabre atmosphere, which is used in a similar way to melody; infrequently, but effectively. Finally, I’ll mention the overall songwriting itself. More engaging, thoughtful, and holistic than that of many of this band’s peers, the artist has a good grasp of how to create death metal that’s not only scathingly barbaric, but has enough detail and depth to keep the listener returning for more punishment.
Yep, Servants of Supremacy is definitely an above average brutal death metal album. The artist behind Inhuman Deprivation has made a strong impression.
Very highly recommended for fans of the style.
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