Pestilence - Exitivm (2021)

Death metal legends PESTILENCE have experienced so many changes in personnel throughout their 30 years plus career that you would need a photographic memory to even remember half of it. Despite this the key component has always remained, the multi-faceted Patrick Mameli. Their ninth instalment Exitivm is due for release on June 25th via Agonia Records and it is destined to be cemented as one of their highlights.

In Omnibvs commences with a swelling intensity that begins to build in orchestration and grandiosity. This leads the way for Morbvs Propagationem that comes surging out of the gates with the signature groove ridden hooks which PESTILENCE have become so synonymous with. It doesn’t take long before the familiar snarls of Mameli welcome you to the party.

As the track gains momentum the riff work becomes more frenzied but remains incredibly enticing. Deificvs introduces some haunting atmospherics into the mix bolstered by additional chugging aggression. The instrumentation is particularly relentless as it hammers away with immaculate accuracy. Sempiternvs continues the ominous, chilling vibes with further punishing riffing that chops and changes in tempo to add another devilishly addictive layer to proceedings.