I
want to start this review off with a warning. This album is not for
those of you who hope to find sweet and lovely pop punk tunes or
something to cheer your damn ass up. This split is loaded up with
very heavy crushing power. Also I should mention that this split is
really unholy, starting with the music and ending with this nice
cover art.
The
green vinyl looks so badass in this black sleeve. That is what I
call a robust cover that perfectly fits the noise. All these dead
guys look so dark and spooky, main character is pierced with upside
down cross… Terrifying image, the artist really catched the whole
idea and spirit, and I respect that.
This
massive split starts with attack of Violation Wound. In my opinion
this band stands out with their approach that they used in their
music. Guys are mixing old school punk with moldy death metal and
with a lethal end result. Great guitar riffs, powerful vocal section.
Bass has a nice loud tune, and the punky drums fit perfectly to
everything above. All 4 songs contains a ton of swing, clockwork
energy.
Now
the second half comes in with old headhunters from Ruin. “Putrid Is
My Brain” is the only track here and it's ridiculously heavy. This
is really unholy sound of hell, haha! The whole sound is a bit raw
and the tune is dangerously low… Savage sound of the bass is the
main here, next is ugly roaring and buzzing guitars. The drums are
the last on the line, but that does not mean they sound weak or
anything like that. This death metal is really scary, slow and
grinding. Also, I've
felt a good stench of sludge and doom metal. This “music” has the
effect of an asphalt compactor to roll you out, breaking the bones
and crushing the flesh.
This
is a real death metal split, and I'm
freaking happy to have it in my collection!
Rating:
8.5/10 Violation Wound fb Ruind bc
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