Bludgeoned by Deformity Epoch of Immorality CD Review
Iron Fortress Records out of Kansas, deserves credit for single handedly scouring the underground for some of the best up and coming death metal bands in the entire scene. They have been churning out releases steadily for several years now, and they range from the most disgusting old school stuff to hardcore inspired slam bands, goregrind and brutal death metal. The latter is where Bludgeoned by Deformity firmly plant their blood-soaked flag.
Epoch of Immorality is BBD’s debut, and it boasts an impressive lineup that are a who’s who in the death metal underground. Don't believe me? Here, check these credentials -
Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg) vocals
Ethan Buttery (Jivebomb) bass
Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer) drums
and guitarists Bradon Studebaker (Immortal Torment) and Andre Pickens (Tsuris). What's even more impressive is these guys do this remotely, spread out between Atlanta, Columbus and Baltimore!
Now, if you are unfamiliar with those bands, no worries. Bludgeoned by Deformity are essentially an amalgam of those bands but with some added spice to separate them from their primary outfits. BBD employ elements of slam, metallic hardcore and even some grindcore to get their point across in this brief but crushing five songs. The production is a bit on the raw side, but it lends itself well to the overall feel of the EP. That feel is to apparently obliterate everything in their path, as this is just unadulterated heavy the whole damn time. All of this is fine, but what do they sound like you ask? Well, if you had to pinpoint it - think Pyrexia, Internal Bleeding, Scattered Remnants and Eternal Suffering as main points of influence. These guys are young, hungry and they mean business. Check them out and give lead single “False Deliverance” a spin. Stuff this heavy may cause you to need an Excedrin or three afterwards while grinning like a lunatic. They wouldn't have it any other way I’d imagine.
Standout tracks: False Deliverance, Immorality and Extirpating Human Existence
~TB