
Putrid Tomb
(Morbid Chapel Records)
21:39min
PUTRID TOMB is (well, sadly it was) a Death Metal outfit from San Diego, California (USA). They released a demo in 2019 and a single in 2021. This self-titled EP came out in 2021 and has been re-released by Morbid Chapel Records. 5 songs in +/- 22 minutes. That is all PUTRID TOMB needed to annihilate the listener with their tasty and devastating Death Metal music. It has that dirty, swamp like North American approach mixed with some NWOSDM melodic bits. I tried to come up with a good and detailed description for this release, but it is what it is: a brutal bass guitar that affixes perfectly to the amazingly savage drum work, the deep, gurgling growls (complemented by high pitched screams) and an overwhelming barrage of riffs. The production is raw, which is the perfect match to their style. It almost feels like an excellent rehearsal recording; especially performance like. The mix is a little muddy, yet that small detail becomes huge, as it adds a lot of character to the overall concept. The sharp guitar tone intertwines with the huge bottom end of the bass guitar and the organic and very natural drum sound. There is a notable late ’80s feel. Imagine the combination between AUTOPSY, INCANTATION, early GRAVE and early VOMITORY. Then add an outstanding underground twist and there you have it: PUTRID TOMB. From what I’ve read, sadly the band is no more. But we should thank them for leaving such a great legacy. This is Death Metal the way it was meant to be and it is a must for any self proclaimed and respected Extreme Metal fan. You can still support the band at https://putridtomb1.bandcamp.com and go get this amazing EP from www.morbidchapelrecords.com
Alfonso Perez