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The latest offering from the boys in Sang is truly an intense, mind-bending journey through the savage world of death metal. From the bone-crushingly distorted, chaotic guitar riffs to the sharp, snappy snares of the drums, and the guttural growls that come from the deepest depths of the human voice, this album is built to overwhelm and ravage your senses. It’s clear that these guys are all about bringing the pain and delivering an experience that’s as brutal as it is unrelenting.
One noticeable improvement is in the guitar work. While still retaining their signature aggressive sound, the band has added a few new textures and nuances to their riffs, giving the songs a fresh feel without abandoning their core identity. The production itself, though, doesn’t stray far from what we've come to expect. It’s solid—neither groundbreaking nor subpar. It’s clear that Sang knows what works for them and sticks with it, creating a sound that feels familiar, but still potent enough to grab your attention.
Lyrically, the band seems to be carving out a more thoughtful niche in the often one-dimensional world of death metal. While still exploring dark, heavy themes, there’s a noticeable shift away from the typical tropes of violence towards women and more towards introspective concepts like self-harm and personal suffering. Whether this is a conscious move toward growth or simply an evolution of their sound, it’s an interesting step forward, showing a bit of progression in their lyrical content.
That being said, there are moments where some of the tracks start to feel a little bloated or overly long. However, these moments are balanced by the sheer ferocity and raw power of other songs, which hit with such force that it’s hard not to crave more. The band does seem to be taking small risks with songs like "A Lesson in Savagery" and "Skin Cushion," exploring new approaches within their tried-and-true formula. But don’t expect any drastic shifts in style—this album is less about experimentation and more about perfecting what they already do best: delivering pure, unadulterated death metal.
In the end, this is a record for fans who want their brutal, unrelenting death metal with just enough variety to keep things interesting. Sang isn’t reinventing the wheel here, but they are fine-tuning it, and the result is an album that’s punishing, heavy, and undeniably compelling.
RATING: 7/10
NOTIABLE TRACKS:
Black Market Vasectomy
Pissed
Hungry For Your Insides
A Lesson In Savagery
Necrosexual Deviant