Italian extreme metal veterans Hour Of Penance are known for their brutal technical approach and now they reach a new crucial milestone releasing the eighth full length “Misotheism”. 

“Blight And Conquer” immediately showcases the obscure nature of the album with the arcane tonalities of the intense lead guitar work and the insane death metal elements fully come to life through the relentless and meticulous rhythmic section. 

“Fallen From Ivory Towers” offers some tasteful melodic guitar progressions adding diversity and dramatic depth in the midst of the dense at times asphyxiating rhythmic patterns enhanced by the technical work and the diabolical growls. 

“The Second Babel” aims to grab your attention with the slightly melodic twists of the stellar guitar work while maintaining a rather hostile death metal essence with breakneck speed and ruthless riffage. 

“Flames Of Merciless Gods” relies on massive rounds of technical rhythmic segments naturally amplifying the belligerent sonic pathway of the album yet once again the guitars successfully craft darkly compelling melodies especially in the intriguing solo. 

“Occult Den Of Snakes” brings closure with a melancholy infused atmosphere that becomes an essential element leading to a contemplative momentum that allows the refined melodic guitar work to take the center stage following a less frantic yet rather ominous rhythmic core. 

You can certainly expect an overdose of menacing darkness and aggressive grooves dominating the entire new album “Misotheism” as Hour of Penance stay true to their uncompromising death metal approach.