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Band
Invidiosus
Title
Malignant Universe
Type
LP/EP
Company
Tridroid
YOR
2014
Style
Death
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Invidiosus play a barrage of modern thrash and death metal with a sense of nostalgia. Their mix brings a dual vocal attack with well-timed death growls and some black-esque rasps. By far, the best track on this recording is the title track. Production-wise, the drums sound flat in comparison to the rest of the instruments, but nothing defeats the recording entirely. Although I usually ignore the use of covers, the Overkill and Body Count covers leave an interesting take on the album. Whatever you think about paranoia grind, just know that it feels like this band is having a great time making it.
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Malignant Universe 2014 Tridroid Nate Turpin 11/29/2014 3
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