BENIGHTED - Necrobreed LP (Red/Grey Super Marble Vinyl)

100 copies Diehard Red & Grey Super Marble 140gr.

Necrobreed showcases Benighted at their tightest performance yet. There isn’t a single note or beat out of place here. The album does a good job of highlighting the musicianship and writing ability of all five members well. From “Reptilian” to “Mass Grave,” the listener can expect a release filled to the brim with riffs from both the death metal and grindcore schools of thought that are as catchy as they are heavy. The drumming is blazing fast and precise, something to be expected of former Necrophagist drummer Romain Goulon. The bass is utilized well and stands out in sections where it breaks up the riffing. Lastly, you couldn’t discuss Benighted without mentioning their vocalist Julien Truchan, who stands out as a result of his high range and the wide variety of vocal styles he covers. He does does everything from gurgles to growls to shrieks to pig squeals. While I’m not a fan of pig squeals, in the case of Benighted, I can tolerate them because the other aspects of the music make up for it.