MASTIC SCUM · Ctrl | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Ctrl'

Austrian death metal veterans Mastic Scum deliver a crushing sonic assault with "Ctrl", an album that showcases the band's evolution into more technical and brutal territories. The record demonstrates their mastery of combining old-school death metal brutality with modern production values, creating an intense listening experience that never lets up. From the opening track "Controlled Collapse" to the epic closer "Resurrection", the band maintains a relentless pace while incorporating intricate guitar work and devastating blast beats that will satisfy even the most demanding extreme metal enthusiasts.

The album's conceptual framework explores themes of control, manipulation, and human degradation in our digital age, perfectly reflected in tracks like "D1S3MBOD1M3NT" and "Hyper-Detection 2.0". Mastic Scum's ability to blend technical proficiency with raw aggression shines throughout, particularly on standout tracks like "Brute-Force-Methode" and "The Vortex Within". The production by renowned metal producer allows every instrument to cut through the mix with surgical precision, while maintaining the organic feel that makes death metal so visceral and impactful.

For fans of: Decapitated, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, and Hate Eternal

Track listing

1. Controlled Collapse
2. Dehumanized
3. Cause & Effect
4. Brute-Force-Methode
5. D1S3MBOD1M3NT
6. Rebornation
7. Perceptive Illusion
8. Hyper-Detection 2.0
9. Create / Negate
10. The Vortex Within
11. Resurrection

Manufacturer: Massacre Records, Bachstr. 2, 74199 Untergruppenbach, Germany, Contact: massacre-records.com