Matt Harvey and Sebastian Phillips trade off between blistering, buzzsaw thrash riffs, neck-snapping grooves, and surprisingly melodic, Slayer-esque dual guitar solos.
Listening to To the Dead in FLAC format highlights the exceptional, uncompressed engineering that went into making this record both heavy and audible. Description Exhumed - 2022 - To the Dead (FLAC)
Despite being written heavily via the internet due to the pandemic, the final studio recording possesses a surprisingly raw, human "garage-esque" energy rather than a sterile digital feel. 🧬 Sonic Breakdown Matt Harvey and Sebastian Phillips trade off between
The songwriting successfully bridges the gap between the frantic, cutthroat grindcore of their legendary early records like Gore Metal and Slaughtercult and the more polished, catchy, and melodic death metal of their later eras. Review: Exhumed 'To The Dead' - The Sleeping
The bass features a heavily distorted, punchy low-end that provides a wall of thick sound. The drums masterfully swing between steady d-beats and punishing, high-speed blast beats. Review: Exhumed 'To The Dead' - The Sleeping Shaman
The iconic dual-vocal dynamic features Matt Harvey's screeching, high-register barks perfectly counteracted by bassist Ross Sewage’s incredibly low, phlegm-filled gutturals.
Released on October 21, 2022, via Relapse Records, this record serves as both a gnarly tribute to the band's 30-year legacy and an expansion of their signature "gore fucking metal" sound. For audiophiles listening in high-fidelity format, the album yields a distinct balance of razor-sharp instrumentals and raw, putrid energy that perfectly serves the genre's demands. 🪓 The Legacy and Writing Process