This one is cool. Because it’s just ripping death metal from beginning to end, courtesy of Tormentor Tyrant. And who could ask for more? A Finnish three-piece comprised of S.Envenom on guitars/vocals, M.Malignant for bass/solos/vocals), and J.Carnage on pounding drums. Together since 2020 the band released a couple of singles and their self-titled EP prior to this debut full-length, Excessive Escalation of Cruelty.
So what’s what here? Welp, first things first we have “Tartarean Iron Grip” which will kick your nads in, then “Crueler Tomorrow” which is like the soundtrack to a serial killer’s late lunch. Plus, it’s got some riffs that rival the knife penetrating the chest. “Pit of Anguish” is the sonic equivalent of being dropped in a pit full of rabid weasels, then “Cosmic Wild Hunt” comes along and messes things up seven ways ‘till Sunday. The sinister nature of this one isn’t lost on me, and shouldn’t be on you.
“Terminal Revelation” is the sound of the hounds coming to rip and tear you to pieces, happily lapping up the blood that is spilled. “Heavy Death Bombardment” is that closing tune that makes you wanna duck, because a weapon’s coming for your skull. When it’s all said and done Tormentor Tyrant have delivered a blistering piece of death metal, and I am here for it! I would grab my copy post-haste if I were you!
Standout Tracks: “Heavy Death Bombardment “, “Cosmic Wild Hunt”, “Crueler Tomorrow”, “Pit of Anguish”.