You’re in for a treat if you worshipped Death and Thrash Metal in its impressionable years. This is the kind of big picture when listening to the recent work of URSULA entitled “Lords Of Impermanence,” that was released by Iron, Blood And Death Corporation in co-operation with Necrolatry Records. These Singaporean Metalers deliver another absolute banger record after retaining a solid foundation of fast, bloody and propulsive riffs. Their debut album showcases musical prowess that was spawned in the eastern underground Metal darkness scene. This is their best work to date – perfectly delivered, if you will, after gaining a glowing reception on their first demo that was released last year. There are almost no pretentious technical riffs galore to whet their Death Metal palate. Every shred matters to display the essence of madness back to the world where they belong. The first two tracks, ‘Deadly Incantations’ and ‘Led To Die’, rely on the compelling performances that are reminiscent of the furious Death Metal of the old ways. Upon listening to the next three tracks, ‘Slave Driver’, ‘Eternal Bound’ and ‘Lords Of Impermanence’, Metal of Death connoisseurs will taste that their approach to this album is gimmick-free. At first glance, URSULA probably hasn’t burnt the boundaries but mixed some of the MORBID ANGEL auras in the proper proportion that will leave their maniacs to appreciate the consistency. It lives to the fact that those tracks have something to offer. The way the razor-sharp riffs pierce your ears and the face-melting solos churn out in the highest quality. No generic yawn will be spared from their fast assaults. Some hostile drumming on the upcoming tracks, ‘The Master And Line By Line’, is mighty. It is like crushing the wall of the strongest Death Metal noise wall ever constructed. That haunting vocal also creates a visceral sensation, particularly on the sludgy foundation. Those parts are equally hard-hitting and impossible to put down. They remain aggressive and energetic throughout. It flows with moments of pure headbanging without the redundancy of generic riffing. Some transitions are remarkable. It seems that they play fast because it is meant to be played fast. And the ability of the band to throw in the barbarity is a definite highlight of the album. In conclusion, the production quality of “Lords Of Impermanence” is rather polished. The clarity is exceptional, as it always adds a sense of eeriness when the frantic parts are turning and twisting. In the year where raw production can be a commodity, URSULA has the guts to carry their final production a bit pleasantly that emphasizes the band’s technical prowess and signature Death Metal sound. And their album cover is a delicate balance between the sonical assault and the true horror of Asian cult mysticism. This can be a great cause to contemplate while their darkest of music falls into the background. And if you are prepared to be punished by Death Metal in 35 minutes, where the madness is eternally fuming, it will undoubtedly be on your albums of the year list. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554350003547, www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563068500501, https://necrolatryrecords.bandcamp.com