CARNATION · Chapel Of Abhorrence | WHITE LP

White vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 400 copies.

Background information about 'Chapel Of Abhorrence'

Belgian death metal powerhouse Carnation delivers an absolutely crushing sophomore effort with "Chapel Of Abhorrence", a relentless assault that showcases the band's evolution from promising upstarts to genuine contenders in the extreme metal scene. The album opens with "The Whisperer" setting an ominous tone before exploding into the blistering "Hellfire", immediately establishing the band's knack for combining old-school brutality with modern production values. Tracks like the title cut "Chapel Of Abhorrence" and "Disciples Of Bloodlust" demonstrate Carnation's ability to craft memorable hooks within their wall of sonic devastation, while maintaining the raw intensity that made their debut so compelling.

What really sets this album apart is how Carnation manages to balance technical prowess with pure aggression throughout tracks like "Magnum Chaos" and "Sermon Of The Dead". The rhythm section provides a thunderous foundation for the guitar work that alternates between crushing riffs and surprisingly melodic passages, particularly evident in "The Unconquerable Sun" and album closer "Power Trip". The production captures every nuance of their sound while retaining that essential rawness that makes death metal so visceral and immediate.

For fans of: Bolt Thrower, Autopsy, Asphyx, Massacre and Benediction

Track listing

A1. The Whisperer
A2. Hellfire
A3. Chapel Of Abhorrence
A4. The Unconquerable Sun
A5. Disciples Of Bloodlust
A6. Hatred Unleashed
B1. Plaguebreeder
B2. Magnum Chaos
B3. Sermon Of The Dead
B4. Fathomless Depths
B5. Power Trip

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