adamlyger
I lifted while listening to this, and my biceps grew 6 inches. Insanely brutal, groovy, and catchy death metal that's perfect for activities requiring testosterone.
Two sets of brothers from Staten Island, New York, formed TOMBSTONER in March of 2019. Experly combining a unique blend of styles, TOMBSTONER incorporate Death Metal, Grindcore, Thrash, Hardcore and Brutal Slam into one deadly cocktail - effectively evolving the Death Metal genre into the new decade. A Death/Grind-like roar of JR Hayes (Pig Destroyer) or John Randall (Agoraphobic Nosebleed) can be found within that sit nicely alongside Power Trip / Gatecreeper riffage. The dual mid-range / low vocal attack between Thomas Megill and Jesse Quinones add a unique, almost grindcore, element to their brand of molten death inspired groove metal.
With the release of their debut EP, Descent to Madness, in 2020, TOMBSTONER gave us a sampling of what was to come and received a ton of positive press the world over. Since then, the band's writing has grown leaps and bounds, broadening their bludgeoning hardcore inspired sound into new and exciting territory complete with fretboard acrobatics and unexpected twists and turns at times. Unlike a lot of bands today trying to mimic the production quality of their Death Metal forefathers in the ninties, TOMBSTONER opt to do their own thing, achieving a ferocious sonic intensity more closely aligned with a Colin Richardson production. Rather than 90's Death Metal influence completely taking the lead as it does with most modern bands, the 90's influence heard here reminds me more of Machine Head's first two albums, or even latter 90's Napalm Death. TOMBSTONER are a breath of fresh air in today's climate and a middle finger in the face of those that follow the herd. Redefining Darkness Records are proud to introduce TOMBSTONER's debut full length, Victims of Vile Torture!
For fans of Cannibal Corpse, Dyscarnate, Power Trip, and Gatecreeper
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released July 30, 2021
TOMBSTONER is:
Thomas Megill - Vocals / Bass
Daniel Megill - Rhythm Guitar
Jesse Quinones - Vocals / Lead Guitar
Jason Quinones – Drums
Written and recorded by Tombstoner
Violin Tracks by Ben Karas
Engineered by Ben Karas
Mixed and Mastered by Bobby Torres at Frightbox Recording – Clifton, NJ
Vinyl Master by JB Van Der Wal of Hewwetover Studios, Netherlands
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
Layout by Nestor Carerra
Photos by Joseph Plescia
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Heaviest thing I’ve heard all year along with Altarage. Okay I’ve been listening to this record for the past two weeks and it just gets better and better. Dissonant grooves galore Jacob Ballance
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never been a big death metal fan but this is actually super accessible for the genre, has fun concepts, and personally i'm always a fan of albums with short tracklists and huge runtimes (for individual songs) Great time, good jumping on point for newbies too. alienasu
supported by 203 fans who also own “Victims of Vile Torture”
An outstanding Extreme doom death album, in the best tradition. The funerary atmosphere reminds of Evoken ('Centuries of ooze" bears striking similarities, for my delight). It is overall sharp, dark, hypnotic and unrelenting. One of those rare convincing new bands that hold proud the legacy of the biggest names. Bertrand Marchal