ABORTED · ManiaCult | BLACK LP+CD

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve with listening copy on CD and poster.

Background information about 'ManiaCult'

Aborted unleashes pure sonic devastation with "ManiaCult", a blistering testament to their evolution as masters of extreme death metal. The Belgian death metal titans have crafted an album that seamlessly blends their trademark brutality with sophisticated songwriting, creating a listening experience that's both punishing and surprisingly nuanced. From the opening assault of "Verderf" to the crushing finale of "Gloom and the Art of Tribulation", every track demonstrates the band's ability to balance technical prowess with raw, unbridled aggression.

The album showcases Sven de Caluwé's commanding vocal delivery alongside the band's razor-sharp instrumentation, particularly evident on standout tracks like "Portal to Vacuity" and "Dementophobia". The production captures every crushing riff and blast beat with crystal clarity, allowing the intricate arrangements to shine through the wall of sound. "ManiaCult" represents a band at the peak of their creative powers, delivering an album that will satisfy longtime fans while potentially drawing new converts to their brand of sophisticated brutality.

For fans of: Cannibal Corpse, Cryptopsy, Suffocation, and Benighted

Track listing

A1. Verderf
A2. ManiaCult
A3. Impetus Odi
A4. Portal to Vacuity
A5. Dementophobia
A6. A Vulgar Quagmire
B1. Verbolgen
B2. Ceremonial Ineptitude
B3. Drag me to Hell
B4. Grotesque
B5. I Prediletti: The Folly of the Gods
B6. Gloom and the Art of Tribulation (2021 Edit)

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com