Scordatura – Mass Failure
Scordatura also have their groove oriented side as well with some of their breakdowns such as on ‘Contorted Existence’ or ‘World Devoured’ where the group slows down quite a bit, opting more for a Six Feet Under pace laced with doom moments. Here the vocals feel a bit more balanced with the guitars, bass, and drums so one can appreciate the more technical aspect of the instruments. While still brutal death metal to the core, one can’t help but admire the slow, chugging riff moments when suddenly everything explodes for the faster sections, and the hammer to the ears continue. The title track is probably the fastest on the album, so listeners who don’t like any ‘breathing room’ in their music will definitely enjoy this one save for a few seconds of foreboding riffs.
‘Collapse Of Humanity’ bring forth the more technical aspects of the band, especially with its frantic stop and go pace. Shedding the whole Cannibal Corpse feel there is definitely some Archspire moments here, but like most of the tracks it is a bit too quick and ends right when one is just getting to appreciate what the song has to offer. Overall listeners are going to have their heads spinning after this simply from the sheer ferocity of the album. Most brutal death metal artists can tend to get the music right, but the vocals a bit too guttural, or they opt for the old school feel of groups such as Bloodbath do but make all the instrumentation feel melted together while the vocals are spot on. Despite the extreme likeness to Cannibal Corpse, Scordatura do a fine job with “Mass Failure” making it a surefire listen for anyone who likes death metal hard and brutal without being too overwhelming in any one department.
3.5 / 5 STARS
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Scordatura – Mass Failure
