CARNATION · Cursed Mortality | SILVER/BLACK MARBLED LP

Silver/black marbled vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Limited to 350 copies.

Background information about 'Cursed Mortality'

Carnation delivers a crushing blow to the death metal scene with "Cursed Mortality", an album that feels like it was forged in the darkest corners of the underground. The Belgian quartet has crafted something truly special here - a collection of tracks that honors the old school death metal traditions while injecting their own brand of brutality. The opening track "Herald of Demise" features none other than Andy LaRocque from King Diamond, setting the tone for what's to come with its relentless riffing and atmospheric dread. Songs like "Maruta" and "Metropolis" showcase the band's ability to balance technical prowess with raw, unfiltered aggression.

What makes this album stand out is how Carnation manages to create something that feels both familiar and fresh. The production captures that perfect old school sound - thick, heavy, and organic without losing any of the clarity needed to appreciate the intricate guitar work. Tracks like "Submerged in Deafening Silence" and the title track "Cursed Mortality" demonstrate the band's songwriting maturity, building tension and releasing it in waves of crushing heaviness. There's a darkness here that goes beyond typical death metal themes, exploring human suffering and mortality with a philosophical depth that elevates the material.

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

Track listing

A1. Herald of Demise (ft. Andy Larocque)
A2. Maruta
A3. Metropolis
A4. Replicant
B1. Dutroux
B2. Submerged in Deafening Silence
B3. Cycle of Suffering
B4. Cursed Mortality

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