Have you checked out Chordotomy's "The Precious Ideal"? it does sound promising as well

Seconding this. As I mentioned in the NP thread, I don't listen to much slam death -- maybe I should correct that -- but that Chordotomy has me totally transfixed. Though the music is obviously nothing like Pig Destroyer, this album has that creepy Prowler in the Yard vibe the whole way through, and the music is just bent enough to keep me interested. By the way, where are people ordering the Chordotomy from? I see it on the Rotten Roll Rex site, but I was hoping for a domestic source. (I'm in the States.)

And Misfit was the one lauding The Precious Ideal -- and thus how I learned about it -- so I'm guessing he has checked it out.

Oh yeah, the new Chordotomy kicks all kinds of ass, really enjoyed that one.

Um, yeah. I posted it a few days ago in this thread. (see above). Love it. Slamming goodness.

Any love for Severe Torture?


"Feasting on Blood" is an excellent release!

One of my absolute favorite bands. Sworn Vengeance is my favorite from them. I have immense love for Severe Torture.

Putrified J - The Last Harvest (2011)

You guys should probably explain why they're your favourites instead of just listing them and posting pictures. Dillon seems to be the only one doing it.

I second this one! These guys are from my town. I used to jam with the drummer a long long time ago.

Now here's something really interesting, for those who haven't come across it. Bass and drums brutal death metal.

http://neoandertals.com/album/ebu-gogo- ... -the-child

I'm fascinated by it. One on hand the riffs and the compositional skill are amazing. But I think it could be so much better with guitars. In fact, with guitars, it could be one of the best bdm albums I've ever heard. Actually, scratch that, it doesn't even need guitars, just a thicker/fatter bass tone like Spasm or Admiral Angry.

Yay, people talking about Neoandertals! Anyways, EGGTC is kind of lackluster in the sound of the bass. You'd be much better off checking out Neanderthals Were Master Butchers, as it's a much more traditionally brutal death metal album with much thicker production (though still lacks an electric guitar).

My favorites have already been posted. Here's some others I like.

Excellent EP

Early Malignancy destroys 90% of bands in the genre.

Defeated Sanity is badass. They also completely DESTROY live...if you ever get the chance to see them, do NOT pass it up.

It's been a while since I've posted in here, so sorry if these have already been posted. I really adore Saprogenic's two full-lengths, "The Wet Sound of Flesh on Concrete," and "Ichneumonid." They're in a similar vein to some Syphilic stuff, though not nearly as experimental as he's gotten with his more recent output. However, back on topic, Saprogenic put out some really tasty stuff, and if it's already been posted, oh well! No harm in repeating/rerecommending how completely awesome they are!

I don't know if its "brutal" but Morbid Angels Gateways...is the heaviest thing I can think of. So fucking dense with atmosphere.

Speaking of destroys, Abnormality destroys. Been playing that EP all week. Love it and looking forward to the full-length. I suspected a Defeated Sanity influence, though the shirt in the 'making of' video also added a clue.

Liturgy - Dawn of Ash 2004
Guttural Secrete - Reek of Pubescent Despoilment 2006
Disavowed - Perceptive Deception 2001
true brutal death, isn't part slowly. Liturgy is greatest.

Anasarca - Moribund

Insision - End Of All (EP, 2011)
Super-tight band/album with a decent amount of complexity. Guitars are very fast and detailed with their picking in the vein of Severe Torture or Suffocation. They have a dark, brutal atmosphere and the music twists and turns with great energy and calm at the same time. Precise musicianship, great production. This band is one of my favorites for a ton of reasons - too many to list. Non-slam, no pig squeals - borders on being more strict death metal but features are really brutal edge even if not fitting squarely in the BDM genre. A well done album but not very extreme as far as this thread typically has gone.


Sarcophagy - The Summoning (2012)
Similar to Insision, Suffocation, or even Immolation in some ways, but probably closer Aeon or Vomitory. Borders closer to death metal than brutal. Good tempo changes, low growled vocals and a variety of tremolo picking and crunchy palm-muted riffing. The production is good, too. Another quality BDM release that draws from some old-school methodology but still has a modern sound. Repulsive lyrical themes. Not slam, no pig squeals. A well put together album that may not be very extreme or groundbreaking but a quality album worth checking out.

Now if you want some more knuckle-draggin' slam like Chordotomy, check out: Encephalopathy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7aNlQNrEaQ

They have an EP out and it can be downloaded from that same Youtube page or with this link: http://www.mediafire.com/?nfty6zcn1tat5e2

That End of All is a really good cover, especially considering the title.

Thanks, this doesn't look bad. I'll try it.

These guys. Holy fuck. Dem vocals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rraStuTO3bo

Heh, I've known about this band for a while, but I just noticed that the guy on the cover of that album has a Dying Fetus patch on his back pocket. Fair enough, considering Fetal Decay are pretty much a DF clone (but to be fair, a very good one).

Heh, that's funny because after just listening to them I was going to comment that they are a lot like Dying Fetus. Not that it's a bad thing. The guitars have enough creativity and range to keep things interesting and I like the simplicity of a lot of their riffs, too. Thanks for the rec.

Been listening just now to Tension Prophecy - Riot Of Sacrificers (2010). Not sure about it yet but there are some decent riffs present. Death metal from Iran.

Well if we're going to be talking about Dying Fetus worship, Dyscarnate should be mentioned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzleSZRTUws

Not exactly "brutal," but definitely groovy as fuck. And less of a blatant clone than Fetal Decay.

Abominable Putridity's latest is actually pretty fucking great. Talk about improvement.

I didn't care for Dyscarnate's 'And So It Came To Pass' all that much compared to a lot of other BDM albums. It's to me more toward new Aborted and some of the newer leanings like that; toward some core-ish elements, mainly with the vocals. It just isn't as heavy or brutal as I would expect from the name, cover, and genre it's said to be on MA. There's a lot of better stuff out there. I like a ton of albums but this one just didn't do it for me.

Yeah, I think it's fantastic. Especially the kick-drum sound and production, as well as the drums overall. I don't usually make a huge deal about drums - I'm more a guitars guy - but this album is what every band should strive for in terms of quality of drum sound.

Fair enough. Some people are into them, some find them a bit too bland.

Pyaemia - Cerebral Cereal


This may have been mentioned already. One of the catchiest bdm albums ever released, too bad they split up with only one album underneath their belts. Also completely seconding Saprogenic, I'm pretty sure they're dead by now even though their archives page says "active." Has anyone heard anything at all within the last few years?

Thanks! I guess Defeated Sanity's style may creep in a bit. Nothing really deliberate, but I guess everything rubs off on you when you're writing. I mostly notice the Morbid Angel-isms when they happen...probably because Jeremy usually points them out.

Goretrade "Ritual of Flesh" - fantastic "in your face" production, interesting song structures and... solos!

Deaden "Displaying the Art of Carnage" - damn, this one i've been listening to it pretty much everyday for many, many months. I mean on top of the usual bdm brutality they've managed to slide in some actual atmosphere. A pretty gruesome and disturbing one, to say to least. Varied vocals and complex songwriting also help. Highly recommended stuff and if someone could recommend me other records that are as powerful as this one i'd be please .

I like the Goretrade.

I also need to re-recommend Decaying Purity - The Existence of Infinite Agony (2011). I know someone mentioned it already early in this thread, but I've been listening to it again and...man it it freaking good! All the way through brutal technicality with atmosphere, production, and energy. Really a fantastic release and I'm glad I went back to it.

Disfigurement - Privilege Of The Sickest Pleasure (2011)
Has some Dying Fetus vibe to them and offers some filthy vocals and lots of slams. Production is decent, too.

Great music, terrible vocals. I find that to be the case with most of the bands here.

I really don't know how I didn't post this yet, but this might be my favorite album of 2011. It's labeled as tech death here on MA and that might be a bit misleading. This thing shreds with brutal riffing, killer guitar tone, savage drums, worthwhile bass, and good vocals. Everything fits and they play some seriously tight shit with innovative, complex arrangements yet songs that are memorable and catchy. No noodling and wanking around here. Brutal riffing ever-present. The guitars are picked blindingly fast in many parts - just amazing guitar work throughout. The atmosphere and production are definitely wins, too. My favorite track is 'Absolute Of Hatred'. The entire album is great start to finish, though. If you haven't heard it already, check out:

Deivos - Demiurge Of The Void (2011)

the best thing about deivos is the cowbell

and that's not meant as derogatory

Fumes Of Decay - Devouring The Excavated (2011)

Brutal death metal in the vein of Pathology, though not really my favorite. It's pretty uneventful but worth a listen.

For the longest time I couldn't stand BDM but I've been gradually gaining some appreciation for a lot of the stuff that came out in the late 90s/early 2000s. I had a buddy back then who always blasted that stuff in the car whenever we went to various metal shows together (I didn't complain because he would pay for my ticket). At the time I couldn't get into it if you had put a gun to my head, but there's a number of albums posted in this thread that I'm not ashamed to actually be enjoying a decade later. I'm talking about Deprecated, Cinerary, Mutilated, Fleshgrind, Prophecy and, yes, even Devourment.

I also wanted to say thanks to the people who recommended some of the newer bands like Devour the Unborn, Cerebral Effusion, Condemned, Abominable Putridity, etc. I think slam is shaping up to be a guilty pleasure of mine!

My personal favorite right now is Sarcolytic. Their stuff from Limb Splitter makes me want to smash Nightwish records with a baseball bat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQqV_AcelfQ

I just downloaded their full-length. It's not pants-shitting like the split, but I think it will grow on me some.