Atræ Bilis
Aumicide
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https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-aumicide-atrae-bilis/
In a genre as saturated as death metal and its adjacent categories, it’s hard to stand out amongst the brutal lashings and technical widdles. But ATRÆ BILIS’ sophomore album Aumicide does exactly that.
Following its monstrous predecessor Apexapien, Aumicide is beautifully disturbing and overflows with innovation. Where their previous record demonstrated the enigmatic prowess of the band, this latest release continues to build on their ferocity. Bizarre otherworldly effects and unique guitar structures provide a much needed fresh take without compromising any of the punishing brutality, all within the sweet spot of 40 minutes. Deepening the creativity of the record, the unnerving cover sculpture and lead single Salted In Stygia introduce its conceptual foundations. As if the music wasn’t ominous enough, the underpinnings explore terrifying experimentations in faith removal by inoculating simulations of hell to detach the subject from the multiverse. Pretty horrific.
In only three releases, ATRÆ BILIS have managed to elevate their sound to a level some tech-death bands could only dream of. The songwriting on this record is outstanding. Each element feels intentional and even the most dissonant sections feel confidently directed. Instrumentally, Aumicide is impeccably tight and engaging. Angular riffs acrobatically bounce off each other, the bass providing much needed funk while the drum work harshly pummels throughout. The oddities that flitter through the tracks add authenticity and, thanks to the influence of Christian Donaldson of CRYPTOPSY, the extremity of this album is unparalleled. As one track ends, you are left eagerly anticipating the chaos that is about to unfold in the next.
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