After a series of demos which were a hit in the underground from 2006-2014, Finnish Blackened Death Metal maniacs VIOLENT HAMMER return with a long-anticipated debut full length record. Set for release via Hells Headbangers on May 29th.
Ferocious riffing and hammering drums blast in the bestial hell blazing inferno of mighty extremity. Clearly sharing the brutal blasphemies of countrymen Archgoat and Beherit, the storm of morbid riffs and blastbeats amidst a ravenous display of growling snarls with a raw, cutting production certainly delivers us into a demonic sound from the onset. Crushing instrumental tempests and vocals that swirl with a ritualistic incantation spirit, this Blackened Death Metal machine of unholy warfare marches forth, taking no prisoners.
Packed with groove, occultist hooks and downright mean execution, this ripping slab of death-marches will have the hardened underground maniacs won over by its many primitive charms from early on, while alienating those who have an affinity for the pretty or atmospheric side of Black Metal, this is not for everyone, which is clearly intentional. Savage solos shred forth maniacally over the caustic rhythmic battery while the barbaric riffs and drum assaults combined with a hideously torturous vocal performance are the main focus here.
Unrelenting, remorseless and clearly fuelled by a demonic aggression from beyond the Extreme Metal hotbed of Finland, Violent Hammer’s name is not only a cool band name but an accurate testament to the bands sound. Spewing darkness and Satanic glory from every musical orifice, this album will leave all those who do not submit crushed by its obliterating might. In less than half an hour we see total devastation as we are dragged through hell and abyssal realms beyond it, rekindling the undead slaughtering sounds of War Metal in its prime.
Truly an astounding effort of groove-laden, blast-ridden War Metal savagery that leaves nothing but chaos and destruction in its wake. While the demo period may have hinted at greatness, this fantastic debut was worth the fourteen year wait since the bands inception, truly unearthing something monstrous and evil in their work. A masterful onslaught of hellish Heavy Metal for only the truest, most blasphemous maniacs. Do not miss out on this speeding inferno of rampant Black-Death brutality. -8.5/10
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