With Screams From Beneath The Surface now in listeners' hands, it's worth breaking DOWN the standout moments from MONSTROSITY's first album in seven years.
"Banished to the Skies" — The opening track sets the tone immediately: Lee Harrison's drumming is relentless from the first beat, and Ed Webb's vocals carry a guttural authority that dispels any concern about the lineup change. A statement of intent.
"The Atrophied" — The album's emotional center, a slower, churning piece that showcases Matt Barnes's guitar work at its most introspective. The breakdown in the final third is genuinely heavy.
"Fortunes Engraved in Blood" — The album's most uncompromising moment. Pure Florida death metal with no concessions. Mark Van Erp's bass tone here is exceptional.
"The Dark Aura" — A late-album highlight that rewards patient listeners with a dynamic range unusual for the genre. The closing sequence lingers.
Overall: Screams From Beneath The Surface is the sound of a band with something to prove, proving it.