GOSUDAR (Russia) - Morbid Despotic Ritual (sealed CD copy) (2021) Rotted Life Records (re-press) in a standard jewel case w/clear tray.
With solely a 2 track demo to their credit, Russia’s GOSUDAR quickly solidified themselves as a future force to be reckoned with within the realms of Atmospheric Death Metal.
Now, nearly 3 years later, the Moscow based trio re-enters the arena with their debut full length, "Morbid Despotic Ritual," their sound fully realized and developed. With gut-churning vocals and seasick serpentine riffage, GOSUDAR wind their way through twisted, psychotic arrangements, while never sacrificing their oppressive heaviness for technicality, nor disregarding the sheer power of a razor-sharp hook.
It’s a cyclonic style of Death Metal chaos crucial for fans of: Dead Congegration, Mortiferum, Pissgrave and Incantation.
I honestly cannot recommend this album enough if you consider yourself a fan of the modern take on Death Metal - one that certainly stands near the top of the new breed.
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