GOSUDAR (Russia) - Morbid Despotic Ritual (2021) Released by Rotted Life Records on Traditional Black vinyl - limited to 400 copies.
 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.  --  Rotted Life – Rotted28