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LP Review: Gory Blister- Reborn From Hatred

Words by Anselm Anderson


Earlier this month, Italian Technical Old-school death metal act Gory Blister made their Eclipse Records debut with the scintillating Reborn From Hatred. The album was the trio's seventh release over a career spanning three decades.

The band comprises three members: John St John as the vocalist, Raff Sangiorgio as the guitarist, bassist, and synth player, and Gianluca D'Andria as the drummer. Their album has 11 tracks and runs for over half an hour. The songs feature intricate time signatures, powerful riffs, and intense energy, giving listeners a wild introduction to the band. 'Rebron From Hatred' was produced by drummer Raff Sangiorgio with assistance from Gianluca D'andria. Ricardo Borges helped mix the tracks (Sepultura, Kreator, Carcass), which were mastered by Peter Brussee (Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Bolton). 

Gory Blister has come a long way since sending small demo recordings to local magazines. They have now supported notable acts at high-profile festivals and worked with numerous labels to release a new album. The press release states that this album represents a new level of maturity and commitment to technical riffs, mid-tempo mixed meter changes, and clean execution.

Reborn From Hatred begins with the sinister howls of "Push The Venom, a track full of speed, precision and bile as a serious statement of intent from the band.""Relentless Fear" is a dark-groove-orientated death metal track with guttural howls and technical guitar wizardry that builds to a climactic finish. Each song builds with intensity through solid songwriting and stellar guitar play. The intense riffs transition into dark, melodic passages and raging solos, leaving the hairs on your neck standing.

Lead Vocalist John St John assaults the ears with his deathly growls, like a possessed rottweiler. The high decibels of aggressive thrash metal are showcased in "Profound Sedation" and "Unexpected Livings", a war anthem for extraterrestrial beings.

Gory Blister put all their blood, sweat and fear into this release, drawing influences from 1980s thrash and 90s death metal to create a new dawn for the band. The title track "Reborn From Hatred" adds melodic instrumental breakdowns and choral voices add a gothic edge to their music.

Finally, "Generation Ship" blends intricate guitar patterns with an eighties-tinged chorus, neck-breaking breakdowns and drumming that builds in raw intensity throughout.

Overall, Gory Blister delivers eleven killer tracks of solid metal to keep the death metal flag still flying for the old guard.

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