Antropofagus (Italy): Architecture of Lust (Comatose)

“Architecture of Lust” makes it clear they love old Suffocation, and just old high-energy blasting death metal.

“Demise of the Carnal Principle” goes for brutality and a little technicality, maybe a little Origin.

“Eternity to Devour” is another example of total aural assault mentality. Alright, no surprises, just more of the same brutality, so let’s get to the point.

In the world of Antropofagus the songs revolve around certain elements:

1. Blast a lot; go really fast a lot of the time. Good!

2. Make sure no one understands the growling and make sure to keep it low-guttural all the time: avoid any variety at all costs, very few screams, no changing the vocal tone, and keep it monotonous for every song.

3. Use a fundamental play-on guitar tone and riffing: they know “brutal death metal” and have a university degree in it. Let’s just say that the guitar will not disappoint anyone who wants it Suffocation-style.

Good album, good album. Personally, I think the guitar work and the vocals need more intensity, more energy, more wild, outrageous frenzy. “Sadistic Illusive Puritanism” has a good solo, but they need more of that and bust out with some wild energy!! The band has proven they are brutal, so they should explore the territory they are in, and let the guitars be more active in the brutality, and less fearful, less restrained.

The vocals: how about more screaming, higher, and even lower; find more ways, more shades of brutality. There is no need to make it monotonous and so restrictive. Attack the microphone!! And the drumming is fine. Keep it fast! www.reverbnation.com/antropofagus www.reverbnation.com/antropofagus www.myspace.com/antropofagusofficial