Everlasting Spew Records - 2021
8.5/10
Starting with some grindy roots, the Finnish death metal act Galvanizer have been creeping in for almost a decade now. Despite moving away from a reckless grindcore sound, their brand certainly shows the chaotic roots in a more refined fashion. You would think it takes influence from their next door neighbor, Sweden, but their sound is actually far closer to the Florida periphery. The sophomore album Prying Sight Of Imperception is what got my attention, focusing on a loose foundation under clearly defined ideas.
For the most part, things are pretty one-dimensional. Marshy riffing with sharp percussion dominates the majority of this record, but the guitars aren’t so saturated to the point that they drown everything out. Vocally, it’s super guttural, riding the same muddy wave of the instruments. What lets this stand out is just how concise the leads are within an unsavory and thick foundation; the combo works wonders. Overlaying higher shrieks and letting booming bass punches through certainly boost the intensity at times.
Of course, some spots let the grinding background show more than others. “Blaze From Within” is a breakneck, quick hitter that focuses more on the brash speeds and attitude than it does on comprehensive construction. Similarly, the very next track “Chthonic Profanation” stretches this out and brings in more complex drum patterns. Its thrasher, borderline melodic bridge before the exit was certainly a welcomed surprise. So as typical as this style is, there’s still a fair amount of things worth listening deeper for.
It should go without saying that Prying Sight Of Imperception is aided by its brief runtime of a half hour, and the fact that there’s no emphasis on production. From the gate, this is an honest, right-to-the-face OSDM outfit that does everything I like about newer death metal bands. Nothing really goes the extra mile, but where it does go is great.
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