Osserp - Al Meu Pas s'Alça La Mort
Spanish metallers Osserp's second album, titled Al Meu Pas s'Alça La Mort is about as brutal as they come. The band are fuelled by elements of many extreme genres in the game such as brutal death, grind, punk, black metal, and noise. Don't be fooled into thinking this mash of genres makes this album at all messy, the structure of each track is well placed instead of sounding like a heap of barraging commotion.
Most of the tracks on the record lack the punk attribute I mentioned, but instead rely on an almost Mastodon-riff centred appeal. These riffs become each song's main highlight, and carry the tracks into their own element. Whilst the riffs are heavy, there's definitely an old-school heavy-metal vibe to them. The interesting approach is when the grind is suddenly combined, creating an atmospheric bludgeoning.
The vocals consist of growls/grunts from the main frontman, and the occasional blackended punk yells from what I assume to be the guitarist/backing vocalist. A formidable force of vocals that tag-team themselves at multiple times throughout the album's period. It works well, but isn't something too original or stand-out.
Whilst none of the tracks initially stood out for me, the ending song titled, 'El Buit', creates a darker feel than any of it's predecessors. Featuring the crusty blackened vibes, or even a drone-metal lifeforce enforcing an eerie finale to the record.
Osserp seem unsure of their direction in what they wish to play. Which isn't necessarily a negative issue, as the album definitely caters for the variety factor. The only problem is that the genres at hand are not something I wish to listen to on repeat, nor do I think the combination works too well. However, it must definitely cater for some, and it's definitely a significant approach to something somewhat fresh in the metal world.
Most of the tracks on the record lack the punk attribute I mentioned, but instead rely on an almost Mastodon-riff centred appeal. These riffs become each song's main highlight, and carry the tracks into their own element. Whilst the riffs are heavy, there's definitely an old-school heavy-metal vibe to them. The interesting approach is when the grind is suddenly combined, creating an atmospheric bludgeoning.
The vocals consist of growls/grunts from the main frontman, and the occasional blackended punk yells from what I assume to be the guitarist/backing vocalist. A formidable force of vocals that tag-team themselves at multiple times throughout the album's period. It works well, but isn't something too original or stand-out.
Whilst none of the tracks initially stood out for me, the ending song titled, 'El Buit', creates a darker feel than any of it's predecessors. Featuring the crusty blackened vibes, or even a drone-metal lifeforce enforcing an eerie finale to the record.
Osserp seem unsure of their direction in what they wish to play. Which isn't necessarily a negative issue, as the album definitely caters for the variety factor. The only problem is that the genres at hand are not something I wish to listen to on repeat, nor do I think the combination works too well. However, it must definitely cater for some, and it's definitely a significant approach to something somewhat fresh in the metal world.
- Entre Regnes
- Jo No Ploro Els Màrtirs
- Caça Furtiva
- La Falç De Saturn
- Amb El Cap Ben Alt
- Sota La Creu De Gentil (feat. Hector from Nashgul)
- El Culte
- De Dalt Del Campanar
- El Buit (feat. Cosco from Rebuig)
