Band:	Inhuman Nature
Album:	Greater Than Death
Style:	Hardcore, Crossover thrash metal
Release date:	April 25, 2025
A review by:	omne metallum

01. From The Shadows
02. Dawn Of Inhuman Man
03. Possessed To Die
04. Servants Of Annihilation
05. Fortress Of Delusion
06. Lines In The Sand II
07. Greater Than Death
08. Mad Man's Cage
09. The Maze Of Eternity
10. Dead And Buried

Greater Than Death? I'd still take Scream Bloody Gore over this.

One of the UK underground's hottest commodities right now is London's Inhuman Nature, who have slowly been making their mark with a slew of shows and releases that have led to their second album Greater Than Death, an release poised to cement their progress up unto this point. While not yet the finished article, it is a hell of a calling card and foundation for the band to build on, as they continue to climb the ranks and onto bigger and better things.

Playing a style of thrash that leans heavily on its hardcore influences, Greater Than Death is not an album you listen to for technicality or precision, with it instead trading more on aggression to its punk roots in this regard. Do not mistake this for sloppiness, however; the riffs are sharp, and the solos will tear you a new one. From the infectious groove of "Possessed To Die" to the out-and-out fury of "Mad Man's Cage", Inhuman Nature don't take prisoners with their approach, and it's all the more enjoyable for it. With Chris Barling channelling Riley Gale on "Lines In The Sand II", he leads a band who know how to hit the adrenaline receptors and get the blood pumping. If you want an album to get you moving or to replace your morning caffeine fix, then you have all you need with tracks like "Servants Of Annihilation".

The flip side to this is that there are several lingering issues around Greater Than Death that detract from the listening experience. The main issue is the production, with Simon Grubb's drum tone and place in the mix sounding limp, as if he is playing down the hall from the rest of the band on tracks like "Fortress Of Delusion". The cymbals in particular have a distorted tinge that is unsatisfying at best, annoying at worst. Additionally, inevitable comparisons to bands like Power Trip, a band whose inspiration is felt across Greater Than Death, unfortunately see the London mob coming worse off for. While wearing your inspirations on your sleeves is to be expected, when you feel lesser than those inspirations, then it becomes a problem.

Marking their continued growth, Greater Than Death is a good next step for a band making big upward strides in their careers. While it marks a stepping stone to the next level, the album itself is a work in progress, but one that is enjoyable, even as its flaws feel like open wounds.