GOATWHORE (NOLA, USA) – Vengeful Ascension (new LP; not sealed) (2017) Released by Metal Blade Records on 180gram Black vinyl - includes large fold-out poster of stunning album artwork.
GOATWHORE is by now one of the most noteworthy names of US Extreme Metal, and have had an interesting trajectory so far how each album seemed to be a refining of their now signature sound wherein they combine Black Metal with Death and Thrash. And back in 2017, they released record lucky number 7, Vengeful Ascension.
The unmistakable sound of GOATWHORE is still very much present here and, naturally the music as a whole is a continuation of the previous record, the perfect blend of Blackened Death-Thrash with flourishes of classic Heavy Metal in the riffs and solos, and the occasional NOLA trademarked slow and doomy sections that are reminiscent of Sammy Duet's previous band and cult favorites, Acid Bath. 
However a major change is in the actual tone, the guitar work, the guitars are much muddier and sludgy, in fact, a good portion of the tracks are much more mid-paced than the blistering and unhinged speed of Constricting Rage of the Merciless, however, the band do still retain their aggressive speed, but with the heavy and murky guitars and thumping bass.  --  Metal Blade Records – 3984-15510-1