Atlanta based technical death metal band Alluvial raises the bar with a new line up on the blistering sophomore album “Sarcoma” which aims to surprise the listeners with a complex blend of aggression and progressive flair.
The strength of “Ulysses” comes from the band’s instrumental prowess that generates interesting rhythmic twists manifesting the absolute fury of death metal through a vicious combo of relentless riffage and fast drumming while the lead guitar work focuses on cathartic phrases.
The title track can sound insanely hostile due to the breakneck speed and the savage screams while the technical proggy approach becomes evident through the sharp guitar riffs and the convoluted soloing.
On “40 Stories” a calmer melodic mood emphasizes the role of the surreal atmospheric accents and the smooth guitar harmonies reaching the acme with an eclectic solo yet a visceral rhythmic rampage will take over leading to unrestrained grooves.
“Exponent” doesn’t waste any time as the ruthless rhythmic section dwells within a chaotic realm channeling the brutal element of modern death metal but you can easily appreciate the unexpected technical aspects of the guitar work.
“Sleepers Become Giants” emphasizes a mystifying atmospheric ensemble and the darkened guitar tonalities craft shimmering melodic crescendos while the faster rhythmic segments maintain a tormented mood.
The instrumental track “Sugar Paper” perfectly embodies an elaborate composition that inevitably generates a high degree of diversity as guitars masterfully create a series of alluring melodies and spellbinding leads evoking sheer melancholia in contrast with the meticulous technical progressions and the frantic riffage.
Certainly Alluvial are eager to showcase an intense creative force that on “Sarcoma” skillfully leads to intricate rhythmic dynamics and captivating instrumental patterns shaping a unique sonic identity without sacrificing the extreme metal roots.