Gruesome "Dimensions of Horror"

 Things in existence aren't always necessary, everything doesn't always have to have a point.  Sometimes it is perfectly acceptable to just do things that are fun, uncomplicated and just created out of common interest in something cool that should be celebrated.

Gruesome don't reinvent the wheel, in fact they shameless chase it down the street with a big stick endlessly spinning aforementioned wheel.  Neither do they take their influences and wear them like underclothes, no sir they wear them on their chests like proud generals wear medals as spoils of war. They like death metal.  They like Death.  Fuck you!

The real pleasure in listening to "Dimensions of Horror" is not the obvious throwbacks and props it nods to former glories, but the absolute pleasure the band takes from doing so.  It must be like being in the ultimate metal band, surrounded by veteran DM musicians who know how to play and write songs and make the whole thing seem effortless.

The entertainment value from the 19 minute EP that Gruesome offer as their second release far eclipses the few dollars/pounds/euros etc you'll pay for it.  Song titles like "Raped By Darkness" and "Hellbound" should give you a fine indicator of where you are going with this little gem.  It doesn't actually feel like 19 minutes though, it feels longer as you get hooked on its filthy grandeur over the six tracks on offer.

I hope Gruesome stick around for a very long time!


4/5


Links
Gruesome Death Metal Bandcamp
Relapse Records Bandcamp

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