Decapitated, the Polish extreme metal band known for their intense and technical sound, returns with their eighth studio album, "Cancer Culture," released on May 27, 2022, under Nuclear Blast. Clocking in at a concise 37 minutes, this album is a relentless journey through a blend of death metal, groove metal, deathcore, and grindcore, showcasing the band's signature brutality and musicianship.
"Cancer Culture" opens with "From The Nothingness With Love," setting the tone for the album's aggressive and uncompromising nature. Tracks like "Cancer Culture" and "Just A Cigarette" highlight the band's ability to merge complex rhythms with crushing heaviness. The album's title track, "Cancer Culture," is a scathing critique of societal issues, delivered with Decapitated's characteristic intensity.
The band's technical prowess is on full display in "Iconoclast" and "Suicidal Space Programme," where intricate guitar work and precise drumming create a sense of chaos and control. "Locked" and "Hours As Battlegrounds" showcase the band's ability to blend groove and brutality, making for some of the most memorable moments on the album.
"Hello Death" and "Last Supper" bring the album to a close, leaving the listener with a sense of both exhaustion and satisfaction. Decapitated's "Cancer Culture" is a testament to the band's enduring influence in the extreme metal scene, offering a powerful and unrelenting listening experience.
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