Deathrite - Delirium (2022)Release ID: 62914
I've been in quite the heavy/power/melodic progressive metal zone lately ever since I fully restored my interest in those genres. But every once in a while, I feel the need to balance things out with something dark, something violent, something brutal. I don't wanna go too bright and I don't wanna go too dark either. I just feel like making sure I have diversity in my metal palate. This may not be the best release at that, but it's worth a try...
Deathrite is a German band that's all about darkness and violence. They've taken a lot of punk and metal sounds and made them more bludgeoning. The end result is a full-on blast of hardcore/blackened death 'n' roll in the face. Delirium is a short yet savage release that can cut more than a razorblade.
The metallic title opener is filled with underground deathly heaviness. "Repulsive Obsession" continues that sound from the depths, with more of a hardcore death 'n' roll sound similar to Entombed's Wolverine Blues. Amidst the rough raw production are the vocals, guitars, and drums cutting through your eardrums. This is only for the experienced who have already gotten used to such a style, and I'm in that category.
"From the Edge to the Abyss" is the first of two dark synth-laden spoken-word interludes. It segues to the haunting "Someone to Bleed". It's the longest track at only nearly 5 minutes. What makes it a highlight is the tempting noise-filled atmospheric black metal sound while still having some guitar aggression.
"Vortex" continues the usual blackened death 'n' roll, although it's a little too scattered for good listening. "Vicious Nights" is another short track, having just pure industrial there. We get to a solid ending for the EP with "Sepulchral Rapture" having the last of the deathly chaos. Once it's all over, you would feel all refreshed and ready for more of those band. At least the more deathly metalheads and punk rockers would be...
Delirium is a decent EP of hardcore/blackened death 'n' roll. But with that said, I feel like there should've been more cohesion and variation. I would recommend this EP for punk/metal fans wanting some apocalyptic fury....
Favorites: "Repulsive Obsession", "Someone to Bleed", "Sepulchral Rapture"