EXHUMED - All Guts, No Glory CD

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Exhumed is one of the defining bands in both death metal and grindcore. They have influential records like Gore Metal and Slaughtercult. However, if you look at the band's contemporary releases, one album stands tall. All Guts, No Glory has all the ingredients for a perfect death metal record. This album displays both brutality and melody in a perfect manner.

It becomes understandable when "As Hammer to Anvil" starts playing with its crunchy guitar riffs and frenetic solos that channel the likes of Heartwork era Carcass, minus the melodeath elements. Ignoring the title track intro, "As Hammer to Anvil" is a perfect song to kick off All Guts, No Glory being relentless in its 3:38 time run. "Through Cadaver Eyes" is another highlight that displays the prominent thrash metal influence on the album. The pause in the middle of the song which transitions into a melodic guitar solo is probably the best moment on All Guts, No Glory. Although, not a highlight, "So Let It Be Rotten... So Let It Be Done" is notable for being an homage to Metallica's "Creeping Death" song. A perfect reference to add for an album that's influenced by thrash metal, although still predominantly death metal.