Devourment - Shallow Grave

Review by Leanne Bryson

Shallow Grave, the 2019 album by American death metal band Devourment, is a ferocious and unrelenting assault on the senses. From the very first track, "A Virulent Strain of Retaliation," the listener is plunged headfirst into a world of crushing riffs, thunderous drumming, and guttural vocals that sound like they're being torn from the depths of hell itself.

Throughout the album's ten tracks, Devourment never let up on the intensity, delivering one punishing song after another. "Narcissistic Paraphilia" is a standout track, with its chugging guitars and relentless blast beats, while "Arterial Spray Patterns" is a brutal and unrelenting assault on the ears.

Despite the sheer brutality of the music, there is a sense of precision and control to Devourment's playing that sets them apart from other death metal bands. The musicianship on display here is truly impressive, with each member of the band working in perfect harmony to create a sound that is both punishing and precise.

Summary by Leanne Bryson

Shallow Grave is a must-listen for fans of extreme metal. Devourment have crafted an album that is both brutal and technically impressive, and it stands as one of the best death metal releases of 2019.