REQUIEM
- Within Darkened Disorder (2011)
Twilight Records
Swiss death metallers REQUIEM make a strong comeback
with Within Darkened Disorder, arriving approximately two years after the
release of their fifth studio album, Infiltrate... Obliterate... Dominate. The
band once again delivers clear, pure and in-your-face death metal, without
unnecessary frills, experimental detours or embellishments that might distract
from its primary objective: sheer brutality.
Within Darkened Disorder is the real deal for fans of
brutal death metal. Although its sound draws influences from the European
scene, REQUIEM are arguably closer to the American school of death metal, with
deep, guttural vocals, extremely heavy and fast rhythms, and a relentless
combination of intricate riffs and solos. The music balances sheer aggression
with enough technical detail to keep things interesting, avoiding the
impression that speed and heaviness are its only defining characteristics.
The production deserves special mention, as it allows
all the instruments to stand out while preserving the weight and intensity of
the band's sound. The guitars retain their crushing impact, the rhythm section
provides a solid foundation for the relentless assault, and the vocals
complement the music's uncompromising character. Everything serves the same
purpose, resulting in an album that delivers its brutality with clarity and
precision rather than sacrificing definition for sheer sonic force.
REQUIEM are not here to reinvent death metal or offer
something particularly original. They are here because they love the genre, and
Within Darkened Disorder reflects that straightforward approach without
compromises or unnecessary alterations. The band knows exactly what it wants to
achieve and stays firmly focused on that goal from beginning to end.
So, if you appreciate traditional death metal with a
brutal edge, deep guttural vocals and an uncompromising approach to
songwriting, REQUIEM's Within Darkened Disorder is certainly an experience
worth having. No frills, no unnecessary distractions, just death metal
delivered straight to the point!
Christine
Parastatidou
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