Consvmer’s sound comes from the depths.
Formed in Germany in 2019, the band quickly gained widespread popularity with its first releases that same year, even signing with Out Of Line Music after less than a year. In 2026, Jacques Gronert (vocals), Dennis Fischer (drums), Fabian Schuhmacher (bass), and Daniel Fischer (guitar) released Abgrund, their fifth album, still on the same label.
Abgrund kicks off with controlled feedback followed by a fairly simple opening riff, but you can feel the chaos gradually building as the vocals kick in, until it explodes just as expected, delivering a catchy yet very heavy groove with a modern mix that’s at times even quite abrasive toward the end. The track quickly gives way to Einsam, which takes over with similar tones coupled with raw hardcore roots, but the screams steer the song more toward deathcore before an unsettling final, followed by the killer track Gift, which regularly blows us away and further accentuates the jerky, apocalyptic vibe in the pit. We should also note a somewhat strange finale that gives us a chance to catch our breath before Gier charges in at a brisk pace, delivering blow after blow, but surprising us with a much more ethereal chorus before returning to the chaotic patterns, and then to the unstable yet ultra-violent Konstrukt, a track that doesn’t hesitate to string together mosh parts. A surprise sample makes us think there’s a moment of calm, but that’s not the case at all, and the real break comes with Schmerz, an interlude lasting less than a minute where a sampled voice settles into this tangle of notes before Wunden, which returns to slightly more traditional Metalcore tones, but also features a stripped-down passage where even the vocals fade away before a rather majestic return. The sound becomes abrasive again with Krieg” an energetic and driving track that also strings together jagged, punishing riffs before the band moves on to Willenlos, a song featuring a guest appearance by their compatriots Dogbite who work in a similar style, which further amplifies the already intense aggression. This time, alongside Acranius, the musicians ramp things up again on Sucht, and once more the violence is heightened, reaching an almost indecent level as the riffs erupt beneath inhuman roars, then Gottverlassen brings the album to a close with a first half that resembles traditional vocals but is sure to explode one last time.
Consvmer’s reputation was built on crisp riffs and modern production, elements they also showcase on Abgrund, making it the perfect next step in their career. From what I’ve heard, their live shows are also excellent; I’m almost tempted to go see one for myself…
80/100