When Spawn of Possession were in their heyday during the early part of the century, death metal was a genre where pushing the limits of speed, technicality and tempo were the standard, not the exception. Bands like Necrophagist, Augury, Lykathea Aflame and Anata were the modern Titans, and most death metal fans (at least the ones I knew) worshiped at the altars of Suffocation, Gorguts, Atheist and Cryptopsy. Death metal didn't just flirt with jazz and classical music, they were starting to become attached at the hip. Rampant experimentation was commonplace, and the sheer technical prowess of the musicians in these bands rivaled musicians in any genre. Death metal was becoming a bit of a thinking man's genre, much to the chagrin of old-school purists, who quickly and loudly decried the end of death metal. [1]
One of the strong points of this album is far more memorable and varying: The main issue that I had with Noctambulant was that the songs meshed together a little too well. Now I can't say anything for Cabinet, but this was a drawback for that album. This one, on the other hand, has more variety in songs due to more tempo changes and different atmospheres in each song. The bass is relevant as well, thanks to the superb work of Erland Caspersen, the increase of lead bass work is increased. A problem with many bassists these days is the lack of credit that they get, generally being the sidekick to the guitarist. Such an example of said bass lead is in the beginning of Servitude of Souls. [2]
It's brutal, yet atmospheric: From the dark riffs to Rondum's Motor Mouth that are also deep enough, on top of insanely fast music that also has atmosphere, they also focus on capturing a sense of unease through countless amounts of riffs. [2]
Tracks
- Abodement
- Where Angels Go Demons Follow
- Bodiless Sleeper
- The Evangelist
- Servitude of Souls
- Deus Avertat
- Spiritual Deception
- No Light Spared
- Apparition
If you like it, please buy it on their official website/merchandise.
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