ROTTEN TOMB

2nd album from 2024 by this Chilean Death Metal band. With "The Relief of Death", ROTTEN TOMB builds upon the strong foundation established on its debut "Visions of a Dismal Fate", delivering a darker, denser and more oppressive form of Death Metal firmly rooted in the old school while maintaining its own identity. The album sustains a bleak and ritualistic atmosphere throughout, further establishing the band as one of the most promising acts to emerge from the South American extreme metal scene.

Rather than relying on relentless speed, the band crafts an album driven by crushing riffs, shifting tempos and an overwhelming atmosphere inspired by the cavernous side of Death Metal. The songs strike an excellent balance between brutality and thoughtful songwriting, creating a dark and immersive listening experience that reveals new details with every spin. "The Relief of Death" represents a significant step forward from the band's debut and confirms ROTTEN TOMB as a name to watch in contemporary Death Metal.

Recommended for fans of: DEAD CONGREGATION, GRAVE MIASMA, INCANTATION, IMMOLATION, FUNEBRARUM.