Replicant - Infinite Mortality review
Band: | Replicant |
Album: | Infinite Mortality |
Style: | Death metal |
Release date: | April 12, 2024 |
Guest review by: | Blackcrowe |
01. Acid Mirror
02. Shrine To The Incomprehensible
03. Orgasm Of Bereavement
04. Reciprocal Abandonment
05. SCN9A
06. Pain Enduring
07. Nekrotunnel
08. Dwelling On The Threshold
09. Planet Of Skin
The Mortality of a Forgotten Replicant.
In my opinion, this is one of the worst years for metal releases, and one of the reasons might be that our ears are too easy to please and impress, or maybe it’s because of the pandemic or social media... whatever. Actually, some voices are starting to claim that this or that is the best year in metal. In a year with between 2,000 andd 5,000 new releases just in metal and more than 2,000 new bands (just ask the database guys how many new bands they have to deal with), it’s easy to get lost.
Replicant, the death metal band from New Jersey, might have flown under the radar with their earlier records, but Infinite Mortality, their third album, is a game-changer. This release dives deep into dissonant progressive death metal, blending brutality with technical skill, drawing comparisons to Gorguts, Devenial Verdict, or Negativa.
The album is full of great and sharp riffs mixed with relentless energy. Tracks like “Acid Mirror” and “Orgasm Of Bereavement” show the band’s knack for creating intricate and dynamic song structures. The riffs are dissonant but captivating, especially in “Shrine To The Incomprehensible”, striking a balance between intensity and complexity.
A standout track is the nine-minute closer “Planet Of Skin,” which highlights the album’s strengths. It’s more than just a song, it’s an odyssey. Starting with pummeling rhythms and shifting dynamics, it grows into a massive soundscape, combining head-banging grooves with experimental twists.
What sets Infinite Mortality apart is its mix of visceral power and cerebral depth. The keyboards and effects add originality, feeding the vivid imagery the music creates. The dual vocals enhance the savage artistic edge of the record; one voice is like a deer in the midst of mating season, while the other bellows like a wild boar turning on its hunter. Both vocals roar with primal intensity and wild ferocity. This combination enhances the album’s chaotic yet controlled nature. All of these elements make this album a solid piece of great and original death metal. James Applegate’s performance is truly amazing, and perhaps his best drum work so far.
The production strikes an incredible balance between clarity and rawness. AJ Viana, credited for mixing and mastering, elevates the mix and production to another level.
Infinite Mortality isn’t just another death metal album—it’s a huge demonstration of the maturity that Replicant has achieved in recent years. Infinite Mortality is a distillation of all that made their previous work great. It’s enormous and destructive, dissonant and violent, quirky and wonderfully weird. They’ve created a record that challenges the mind and satisfies the ears of anyone seeking sonic dissonance and great music.
I had a really good time listening to this record, and isn’t that what it’s all about... right?
Rating breakdown
Performance: | 9 |
Songwriting: | 8 |
Originality: | 7 |
Production: | 9 |
Written by Blackcrowe | 18.01.2025
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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