Review by UnhinderedbyTalent for Visceral Mass - Visceral Mass (2020)

Over the top vocals in death metal are kind of a read, right?  Well, I would argue that in a genre exemplified by extreme vocal performances that you still have those that standout from the rest by having something that makes them more memorable.  Within in 30 seconds of hearing Visceral Mass it is clear that vocalist Jack Scully has a decent set of lungs on him.  Possibly the mic is a little too far down his larynx at times but still his Suffocation-like style is noticeable as the driving force in Visceral Mass' one release to date.

That's not to say that there is nothing else going on here.  The guitar work (also handled by Scully) is a great example of simple riff structures hitting the sweet spot every time.  As an accompaniment to the vocals they do a great job in beefing out the sound of the EP that is a bit lacking in the drumming department it has to be noted.  The skins are most definitely there but are not allowed much space in the mix with those spewing and guttural vocals riding over those bludgeoning riffs taking up most of the available soundscape.

With the longest track coming in at just under the five minute mark, the EP does not run the risk of outstaying its welcome and in a longer format I am not sure how Visceral Mass' consistent approach to tracks would fair.  This is an EP with a demo mentality (as is much of the stuff Maggot Stomp puts out on it's roster) and as such the shortened format works well to compliment the direction of the band.  For a thirteen minute mosh you cannot go wrong with this really.  However, the longevity of it is questionable given the lack of variety on display.