Rebellion goes hand in hand with consciousness for Necrotted.
Three years have passed, but Philipp Fink (guitar, Hackneyed), Fabian Fink (vocals, Hackneyed), Markus Braun (drums, ex-Cathedraline), Koray Saglam (bass, ex-Rotten Pope), and Johannes Wolf (guitar) have used this time to sign with Reaper Entertainment and unveil their sixth album, We Are The Gods That Tear Ourselves Apart.
We kick things off with the eerie Apotheosis, which plunges us into a state of dread with its oppressive sounds before giving way to Zeitenschlächter, a violently intense track with obvious Deathcore roots, yet far darker than usual. The atmosphere is apocalyptic, especially when the vocalist lets loose, even inviting Lukas Nicolai (Mental Cruelty) to join him in his screams, before moving on to the massive and groovy Origin of Human Sins, in which the musicians never hesitate to incorporate samples and other theatrical effects to ensure a breakneck pace. Also worth noting is the very low tuning that allows bass to constantly pound away before we arrive at Deus Ex, which takes over alongside Sven de Caluwé (Aborted, Coffin Feeder, Fetal Blood Eagle…), whose massive voice fits the assault in question perfectly. Unsurprisingly, the result is devastating, though it allows for a few more ethereal touches before moving on to Radiant Ransom, which adds a touch of technicality to the leads while the rhythm section – enhanced by majestic samples – wreaks havoc in its wake, much like Fat God, which takes center stage and features Alan Grnja (Distant) to bolster the screaming section. The duo is, as expected, equally powerful, but it’s the vocalist alone who bellows on Circus Sapiens, a track with explosive rhythm that doesn’t hesitate to keep the machine running almost nonstop to ensure constant tension. The final break will be perfect for a live show before offering the first moment of respite on The Best and the Worst of Times, the longest track, which allows itself an introduction before letting loose and trampling us at a brisk pace, while still staying true to deathcore conventions and featuring numerous jagged passages dedicated to moshing. The keyboards, however, maintain the track’s heavy and dramatic tone before transitioning into Holy Shit Talker, a violent track with obvious humor, especially when you consider that the band is joined by Maty Matousek (Gutalax) on vocals, though it becomes more serious and imposing again with Gottgeburt, the final track where the musicians clearly give it their all to deliver one last dose of polished power with undeniable impact.
The band has clearly evolved since their last release, and Necrotted is now a major player on the extreme music scene in the broadest sense! We Are The Gods That Tear Ourselves Apart obviously draws its roots from deathcore, but the band doesn’t shy away from incorporating darker or more intricate elements from time to time.
90/100
