Necrophagist-Epitaph

Band: Necrophagist
Album: Epitaph
Genre: Technical Death Metal
Release Date: August 3, 2004
Lyrical Themes: Gore, Pathology (past) Abstract, Society (present)
Origin: Germany (Karisruhe, Baden-Württemberg)

Review:
89%

Necrophagist has always been a great musical gem in the Technical Death Metal scene. Epitaph shows their potential in creative measures, as well as technical measures. Here, you will find some of the best guitar solos I have heard in a long time. In fact, that is the most memorable part of this album. The bass in this album, also was very good however.

Now, the guitar work is some of the best I have heard, though no where near any "Spawn Of Possession" when it comes to technicalilty, the sound is often times powerful and heart pumping. Solo after solo, this album is a thrill to listen to. The guitar solos in this band sound like a more-complex version of Nile, but the "epicness" turned up an extra notch.

The drum work in this album was not too impressive, but it fit in pretty well. The biggest problem I had with the drumwork was that it seemed like it only consisted of blast beats and nothing else... At least that was all that I noticed.

The bass was excellent in this album. The sound was thick, intense, and atmospheric throughout.

The vocals were alright, they just seemed a little weak. They kinda sound quiet, if you listen past the microphone. If it werent for that microphone, anyone would hear that he is kinda a weak vocal tone.

Overall, this album is worthwhile mainly for the blistering guitar work and thick bass. If you are into the work of these instruments in metal more than anything, definately give this album a listen.

Tracks:
1. Stabwound (2:48)
2. The Stillborn ONe (4:24)
3. Ignominious and Pale (4:01)
4. Diminished To Be (4:59)
5. Epitaph (4:15)
6. Only Ash Remains (4:11)
7, Seven (3:42)
8. Symbiotic in Theory (4:36)

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