« Primordial Being of Chaos » EP
Unsigned/Independent
2013
Bursting out of Spain, quintet, DEVOURING intend on leaving their mark on the Death Metal playing field but if they’re to truly stand apart, they may have to think outside the box a little more. Releasing their debut ep, Primordial Being of Chaos the group knows how to craft gritty, traditional Death Metal with enough melody to satisfy the diehards on both sides of the spectrum. However, in a genre that’s quite overloaded with similarities, the Spaniards should use this EP as a great catalyst to something more.
Beginning with a very unnecessary ambient intro, the album does get going in the right direction with Dismemberment, a song rife with deep, throaty growls courtesy of Joan Rigo and encapsulates what made the early ‘90’s so important. Brutal, yet melodic at times, DEVOURING continue the blue print on Wall of Putrid Flesh, Extinction of Life and Devouring the Roots, the latter most notably catchy and loaded with rhythmic hooks! With all the abrasiveness, there are moments where the band venture out of their comfort zone and explore simplistic, but emotive ideas, especially on Extinction of Life which features an enthralling guitar solo.
Where DEVOURING fail slightly to impress is with the blast beat drumming, which at times feels out of sync with the guitars, especially on Dismemberment. However, drummer, Jose finds his stride on mid-paced numbers like Devouring the Roots and Morbid Insanity where the performance clearly hears him in more comfortable areas. For a young band recording, producing and mixing Primordial Being of Chaos themselves, DEVOURING has the ambition and drive to deliver something of brutal quality. While the seven song mini album is a nod in the right direction, perhaps a tightening of the faster sections and a forward thinking musical approach may be what could see DEVOURING stand ahead of the pack.
Standout Tracks: Extinction of Life, Devouring the Roots, Morbid Insanity
7/10
Chris
