Cannibal Corpse
February 25th, 2004
By Archived Story
On February 24th, Cannibal Corpse will unleash upon the world The Wretched Spawn. Cannibal Corpse is the ultimate brutal death metal band, for those sorry individuals not yet aware of this fact. Cannibal Corpse are just as brutal and pummeling as on 2002’s Gore Obsessed, but they have stepped up the technical level of the material on this one. This is generally non-melodic, utilizing instead much more complex structures and riffing than melodic death metal. Pat O’Brien and Jack Owen play some of the most elaborate guitar parts I have ever heard, and they play them faster than almost anyone. Alex Webster may be one of the best bass players on the planet, and he certainly shows it here. The intricacy, speed and force he utilizes on these thirteen tracks is simply mind-boggling. Paul Mazurkiewicz drumming, though not as impressive as the work of his bandmates, is quite admirable. The vocals of George “The Corpsegrinder” Fischer are deep, abrasive, throat-tearing death roars. CC’s songwriting is an improvement over their last couple offerings. Instead of rehashing their old riffs, they are truly inventive, and, at times, remind of the obscure brilliance of The Bleeding and Vile. The album closer is a great summarization of the album: ferocious and absolutely brilliant
