Internal Putrefaction - What Prophets Fortold (1997)

 

Genre: Death/Doom Metal

Country: Netherlands

I just realized that I don't post nearly enough death metal on this blog. Shame on me - I love death metal! In an effort to rectify this egregious error, I present you with Internal Putrefaction. With a discography limited to just two demos (What Prophets Fortold being the second), this group, despite their named, excelled in writing melodic death/doom. Now, try not to get too caught up in the melodic prefix; they are still very much a death metal band. Throughout the entirety of the demo they display the raw brutality of death metal at the time, with their melodic side mostly manifesting itself  within their slower more atmospheric sections. The production is terrible in a great way, accentuating the filth of the heavier parts and the atmosphere of the slower parts. Occasionally the band will throw in some cleans, and choral chants; well, "throw" may be a bit misleading. This set of songs was definitely meticulously structured, and is surprisingly mature for group still in its demo stages. This is a great listen, so don't sleep on it! 

I foretell you will like the shit out of this

Thergothon - Fhtagn-nagh Yog-Sothoth (1991)

Genre: Funeral Doom
Country: Finland

While genre legends Thergothon gained underground notoriety with their 1994 full length release Stream From The Heavens, it is this, their 1991 demo that takes the crown jewel in the bands miniscule discography.  Containing early versions of two songs from the full length (Elemental, Yet The Watchers Guard) as well as the song Evoken and outro The Twilight Fade, this demo creates one of the darkest and heaviest atmospheres ever.  With a guitar tone that leads to an overall superior sound when compared to the full length this is one demo that has truly stood the test of time and will no doubt be coveted for years to come by collectors.

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Sutratma - Sutratma (2012)

Genre: Funeral Doom
Country: United States


California's Sutratma have came forth to spread the morbid word that we are nothing but insects and shall be crushed by the weight of the world in which we dwell.  Well they may not have in reality, but that's the feeling this full length from one of California's best kept secrets gives off.  Invoking the sound of genre legends Thergothon this 5 piece do their best to make you feel like the world is ending in the slowest and most agonizing fashion possible, perfect listening for the dark and cold winter nights.

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