There's been some great Death Metal released so far this year, the new Origin album being a particular highlight, but I have to say this has quickly become my new favourite.
Egyptian born conceptual artist Nader Sadek has assembled a Death Metal supergroup to portray his vision of a world obsessed with consuming petroleum and in turn consuming itself. The roster consists of Flo Mounder (Cryptopsy), Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) and Rune Ericksen (Mayhem) as well as other guest musicians and the influences and quality of musicianship is clear to see.
After an eerie intro Petrophilia assaults with razor sharp cold black metal riffs and swamp laden vocals. In fact this album has really turned me onto Steve Tucker as a vocalist, his performance on this whole album is brilliant. Very Dave Vincent circa Domination era Morbid Angel but with more hate and venom. Much of the album actually channels the Domination album by Morbid Angel, with some nice sludgy riffs alternating with more bleak black metal styled ones. The drumming by Flo is brilliant and unrelenting throughout, and Rune Ericksen's influence can be felt with the cold, bleak, digital production as became popular in the early 2000's Black Metal scene, especially with bands on the Moonfog roster.
Nader Sadek has entered the Death Metal fray swinging. This is such a brilliant album, with a unique vision and impeccable musicianship. It's going to be hard to top for the rest of the year.
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