Dying Fetus : Grotesque Impalement

Dying Fetus have caused quite a stir in the Underground scene, being hailed as elitists in the  modern DM circuit--which has gotten to the attention of record associates and landed them a contract with Relapse Records recently. Dying Fetus play a form of Hardcore \ Brutal Death Metal with vocals ranging from low-pitched gutteral grunts to high shrieks similar to the Black Metal genre. The guitars are at the forefront, with nice blastbeat drumuming adding to the all-out fury. Grotesque Impalement is a six track EP containing a skit, a parody, a cover, and three originals.
The title track and "Streaks of Blood" both contain catchy, thick riffs which hold up great on repeated listens. Check out the slower riffs around 2:11 in "Bringing Back the Glory" that push the song towards a heavy-hitting climax. "Tearing Inside the Womb" hits hard and interestingly "Hail Mighty North: Forest Trolls of Satan (Anno Clitoris 666 Opus 11)" is one of the better songs. The 80s style riffs make it a very catchy listen with a short but sweet solo that is a highlight, although probably not meant to be taken very seriously. 'A parody towards Black Metal, which is a bit silly, but a good cut none-the-less.
Pretty nice work, especially for an EP.. Let's see what the full-length will sound like.. One of the more capable 'Hardcore \ Brutal Death Metal' bands I've come across that carry a keen sense of groove and humor in the music. Dying Fetus just got signed to Relapse Records, so keep your eyes peeled for them.

                                                            Tracks
1. Grotesque Impalement                                    4. Tearing Inside the Womb
2. Streaks of Blood                                              5. Final Scream
3. Bringing Back the Glory                                 6. Hail Might North: Forest Trolls of Satan
                                                                               (Anno Clitoris 666 Opus 11)

Reviewed by Sam