French Death Metallers SKELETHAL have released so far three full length albums, three EPs and two demos plus some splits and comps. And I might as well have been living under a rock for the last decade, since this is my first exposure to this band since its inception in 2012. And yes, shame on me for that. I wonder how these guys never appeared in my radar. Their brand of Death Metal checks all the boxes and then some. I’ve never been so excited to discover more, since “Transmogrification” is their latest three song EP. Clocking at 10 min and released by none other than the resurrected premier French label Thrash Records, these three songs speak very highly of the band. I really can’t pinpoint exactly what makes this such an amazing listening experience. The variety showcased here is simply amazing. It does have some early NWOSDM influence due to the skank beats, but they also throw some Floridian Death / Grind and the good old UK Doom Metal segments. It is impossible for me to not keep listening. Memorable riffs, excellent leads, some eerie melodies and harmonies. It is all there. Also, the production is right on point. It is modern, but it does not feel that far away from the early to mid ’90s sound. Gui’s vocals are up, front and center, leading the twin guitar attack along with Lucas. Then there’s Julien’s excellent bass lines pouding your brain along Pierre’s surgical yet very organic drum work. You can feel both the savagery and the attention to detail in these performances. The mix is really well balanced. I think there is also some reverb added to it, creating a very welcomed space and atmosphere within the very oppressive and massive wall of sound. To top it off, the master is dynamic and it doesn’t feel bricked at all. I think there are enough reviews out there for SKELETHAL’s music and maybe there is nothing I can say that has not been said already. But since this is a “new” band for me, I can’t wait to listen to more of their music. If it is just as killer as these three songs. I think I have a really enjoyable journey into their back catalogue. Absolutely amazing Death Metal the way it is supposed to be done! 100% recommended. get this before it is gone! Support the band at www.facebook.com/skelethal and get this great EP from the label www.facebook.com/thrashrecordslehavre