Denmark’s death metal pioneers, Maceration, return with their third album, Serpent Devourment, an unrelenting slab of old-school brutality. Building on their 2022 comeback, the band delivers ten tracks packed with buzzsaw riffs, relentless speed, and guttural aggression.
A New Era for Maceration
With Jan Bergmann Jepsen taking full vocal duties, the band maintains its menacing edge, seamlessly carrying forward the legacy of Dan Swanö. Jepsen’s guttural depth and power solidify his place as the perfect successor, delivering sheer force across the album’s ten tracks.
Signature Scandinavian Death Metal
True to its roots, Serpent Devourment harnesses the iconic Boss HM-2 pedal, crafting the razor-sharp, chainsaw guitar tone synonymous with classic Swedish death metal. Fans of Grave, Entombed, and Dismember will find much to love, as the album blends speed, heaviness, and groove in a seamless assault.
Standout Tracks
- “A Corrosive Heart Fell Below” – A vicious, riff-heavy anthem with a hook that burrows deep.
- “Emptiness Embraced” – A crushing blend of melody and raw aggression.
- “In Rot Unleashed” – Pure death metal devastation with punishing groove sections.
With Jakob Schultz (guitar), Rune Koldby (bass), Nicolai Kaltoft (drums), and Robert Tengs (rhythm guitar), Maceration has crafted a dynamic, punishing record that bridges the best of classic and modern death metal. Whether it’s the blistering speed of “The Suffering” or the crushing weight of “Revolt The Tyrant Dream”, this album never relents.
Denmark’s Death Metal Titans Return with a Vicious New Album
Maceration unleashes a relentless storm with Serpent Devourment, a masterclass in Scandinavian death metal. Razor-sharp riffs, crushing brutality, and guttural vocals define this savage release. Essential listening for anyone craving raw aggression, macabre atmosphere, and old-school death metal mastery.
Morbid Mario
Morbid Mario’s metal journey began at age 12 in 1982 with AC/DC as his gateway band. He quickly graduated to heavier acts like Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Saxon. Soon, he was a metal tyrant, buying albums based solely on their cover art and diving into bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Dark Angel. Now, with over 40 years of metal under his belt, Morbid Mario continues to attend shows, travel to festivals, and support bands that meet his uncompromising, elitist standards.
