Ulcerate - Vermis

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Review by Samuel Smith

Ulcerate's fourth studio album, Vermis, is a tour de force of technical death metal. The New Zealand-based band's sound is characterized by intricate, dissonant guitar riffs, pummeling drums, and guttural vocals that combine to create an oppressive, suffocating atmosphere.

From the opening notes of "Odium," Vermis is an unrelenting onslaught of sound that rarely lets up. The album's tracks are densely layered and complex, with each instrument vying for attention in a sonic maelstrom. Yet, despite its technicality, Vermis never feels overly showy or indulgent. Ulcerate's musicianship is always in service of the song, and the album's tracks are tightly constructed and purposeful.

Standout tracks on Vermis include "Confronting Entropy," with its haunting opening guitar line and thunderous climax, and "Weight of Emptiness," which features some of the album's most memorable riffs. The album's centerpiece, the nearly 12-minute "Await Rescission," is a masterclass in atmosphere-building. The track slowly builds in intensity, with layers of dissonant guitar riffs and atmospheric synths creating an overwhelming sense of dread.

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Filename: ulcerate-vermis.rar
  • MP3 size: 78 mb
  • FLAC size: 574.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Odium2:44
The Imperious Weak7:23
Weight Of Emptiness
Await Rescission7:31
Confronting Entropy6:30
Clutching Revulsion7:4
Vermis5:58
The Imperious Weak07:23
Fall To Opprobrium
Weight of Emptiness7:42
Fall to Opprobrium2:23
Cessation7:1

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Catalog Numbers

RR7223

Labels

Relapse Records

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Formats

  • 2 × Vinyl
  • LP
  • 45 RPM
  • Album
  • Test Pressing
  • CD
  • Digipak
  • 12"
  • Vinyl
  • White Label
  • Limited Edition
  • Gold Metallic
  • Repress
  • Red
  • Clear

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Relapse Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)Relapse Records, Inc.
Recorded AtMCA
Mastered AtWest West Side Music
Pressed ByGZ Digital Media
Exclusive RetailerRelapse Records

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkJamie Saint Merat
BassPaul Kelland
DrumsJamie Saint Merat
GuitarMichael Hoggard
Lyrics ByPaul Kelland
Mixed ByJamie Saint Merat
Music ByJamie Saint Merat, Michael Hoggard
VocalsPaul Kelland
LayoutJ Saint Merat
Photography ByJ Saint Merat
EngineerJ Saint Merat, M Hoggard
Mastered ByA Douches

Notes

  • Test pressing available since 9th Sept. 2016 on Relapse Records store one e-bay auction.
  • Auction description:
  • "Relapse Records has never sold test pressings ever before... now is your chance to own a piece of history!
  • Relapse Records test presses are truly made for audio quality checking purposes. We do not make excess quantities for collector purposes
  • Contains ONLY The Record With Generic White Labels
  • No Jacket Or Sleeves Included, No Digital Download Code"
  • Release in gatefold jacket.
  • Includes printed inner sleeve and a free code to download a digital copy of the album.
  • 700 copies x Black Standard Gram
  • Test pressing available since 9th Sept. 2016 on Relapse Records store e-bay auction.
  • Relapse Records test presses are truly made for audio quality checking purposes. We do not make excess quantities for collector purposes.
  • Contains ONLY The Record With Generic White Labels. No Jacket Or Sleeves Included, No Digital Download Code"
  • Relapse Mailorder Exclusive Metallic Gold 2XLP, Limited to 300 Copies. Comes Housed In a Gatefold Jacket w/ Printed Inner Sleeves.
  • Pressing Info:
  • 700 x Black Standard Gram
  • 300 x Metallic Gold Standard Gram *Mailorder Exclusive* (this)
  • 100x Clear (not available for sale)
  • Second press of 498 copies on red vinyl, released in a gatefold jacket. Includes printed inner sleeve and a free code to download a digital copy of the album.
  • Tracks listed sequentially by roman numerals on labels and back cover.
  • Recorded March / April MMXIII at MCA Studios, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Mastered at West West Side, New York, USA.
  • All music, art & lyrics © MMXIII Ulcerate.
  • ℗&© 2013 Relapse Records, Inc.
  • Limited release of 100 in gatefold jacket including printed inner sleeves. 'Family and friends' edition, not available to the public.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7 81676 72232 7
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LN08
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI JI05
  • Matrix / Runout: 08/09/2013 02:46:21 #10947 RR7223 2387000 01
  • Barcode (scanned): 781676722310
  • Barcode: 78167622310
  • Barcode (Text): 7 81676 72231 0
  • Barcode (Scanned): 781676722310
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 109804M1/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 109804M2/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, stamped): 109804M3/A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, stamped): 109804M4/A

About Ulcerate

Auckland, New Zealand-based unorthodox death metal act Ulcerate was formed by guitarist and drummer in 2000, with the aim of creating, dark oppressive death metal.

Members

  • Phil Kusabs
  • Michael Hoggard
  • Jamie Saint Merat
  • Oliver Goater
  • Paul Kelland
  • Michael Rothwell
  • Jared Commerer
  • James Wallace
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Summary by Samuel Smith

Vermis is not an easy album to listen to. Its relentless intensity and dissonant soundscapes can be overwhelming at times. But for those willing to dive in, it is a rewarding and immersive experience. Ulcerate have crafted a truly unique and powerful album that stands as one of the best examples of technical death metal in recent memory.

Comments

rontaylor
rontaylor
Favorite Tracks: 2. Vermis 3. Clutching Revulsion 4. Weight of Emptiness 5. Confronting Entropy