PROTECTOR · Cursed And Coronated | BLACK LP

Black vinyl. Standard cover. Comes with printed inner sleeve and A2 poster.

Background information about 'Cursed And Coronated'

If there's one thing the Germans have always known how to do, it's death metal that hits like a sledgehammer to the sternum. Protector return with Cursed And Coronated, an album that doesn't waste a single second before plunging you headfirst into a maelstrom of razor-sharp riffs and guttural fury. From the very first track, this record grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the final feedback fades out.

What makes this album so special is how effortlessly it balances old-school brutality with surprisingly catchy songwriting. The riffs are pure worship of the late 80s/early 90s death metal golden age, but there's a freshness here that keeps it from sounding like a mere tribute act. Martin Missy's vocals are as vile as ever, spewing lyrics with a conviction that borders on the terrifying. The rhythm section is absolutely punishing, with drum work that alternates between blast-beat ferocity and groove-laden mid-tempo stomps. Tracks like the title cut and "Legions of the Dead" showcase a band that has aged like fine wine, gaining complexity without losing any of their primal edge. This is death metal played by men who have lived it, bled for it, and still believe in its power.

For fans of:
Morbid Angel, Asphyx, Bolt Thrower, Possessed, Death

Track listing

A1. Intro / Xenophobia
A2. Selfdesdrugtion
A3. Crosses in Carelia
A4. Cursed And Coronated
A5. Six Hours On The Cross
B1. Base 104
B2. The Dimholt
B3. To Serve and Protect
B4. Terra Mater
B5. The Old Boil

Manufacturer: High Roller Records, Bertolt-Brecht-Str. 1a, 08412 Werdau, Germany, Contact: www.hrrecords.de