Onset Of Putrefaction - Necrophagist

Advantages: Perfectly executed technical death metal of the highest order
Disadvantages: Lack of variation

...metal/hardcore label relapse records. On onset of putrefaction, which was released on small indie label velvet records, way back in 1999, what we essentially have is a flawlessly executed, brutal, technical death metal album. Now, I don't mean technical, in the sense that they just use lots of time signatures and tempo changes; I'm talking extremely over the top, classically inspired virtuoso playing. The drums on this release are programmed, but ...
...and should not provide too much of a grievance for traditionalists. The intricacy and sheer bombast of the compositions have more in line with classical composers like Wagner than traditional metal or rock songwriting. The most obvious reference point's sound wise are the technical death metal outfit's coming out of Florida in the early 90's, pestilence, atheist and of course, cynic. But, as noted earlier, necrophagist takes a much more neo-classical ... Read review

Advantages: Technicality, clean, heavy, aquiring and inspireing to other bands
Disadvantages: If you like your face and guts then skip this haha

Well the Germans have done it, they have created an absolutly amazing flawless album. Although the band was not a full band at the time it is still a masterpiece, breaking all the rules of traditional Death Metal. Now figurativly speaking Necrophagist are a over the top Technical Metal band, but with this album its breaking the laws of Death Metal both with the actual music and lyrically. the music being overwhelmingly technical so that the normal ...
...signitures, odd timings, and powerful solos With the deep and fantastically performed vocals adds a really dark and somewhat gloomy atmosphere to the album. And it will keep you on your toes while you listen to it Clearly and understandably likemost Death Metal bands there are no pauses and theres not time for soft melodies and ballads, as said in the other review sorry bout this fella I would have said the same. Its a sit and listen to the whole ... Read review

Advantages: Provides extreme inspiration for muscians
Disadvantages: You'll wish you could play as well

Muhammed Suicmez, guitar and vocals for Necrophagist, plays seemingly without effort. His guitar work is flawless. not to mention his brutally low death grunts. This talent is almost matched by fellow guitarist and band mate, Sami Raatikainen. However i was quite suprised when i heard the bassist. Throughout the metal industry bassist are denied of glory. On this occasion, all thanks must be given. Stephan Fimmers is a true inspiration for all budding ... Read review