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The Lurking Fear: Out Of The Voiceless Grave

THE LURKING FEAR 

OUT OF THE VOICELESS GRAVE

   Out Of The Voiceless Grave is grim, gritty, dark, dirty and could easily have been released in the early 1990's golden era of old-school Death Metal. Steeped in all of the essential musical elements, and powered by an impressive line-up which features members of genre titans, At The Gates and God Macabre, The Lurking Fear know how to make Death Metal, and they do it very, very well. 
   Although super groups and side projects seem to come in droves within the extreme music world, The Lurking Fear definitely have an undeniable charm and attraction, rooted in the uncomplicated, very traditional style of old-school Death Metal that they are delivering. In traditional style, the album begins with an atmospheric, ominous introduction, before surging into "Vortex Spawn", a whirlwind of old-school, packing riff work that would have felt right at home on Slayer's seminal album, Hell Awaits. 
   "The Starving Gods Of Old" follows on with chugging, galloping riffs, which leads into a blistering, fret board assaulting solo, drenched in classic Death Metal charm. "The Infernal Dread" has a melodic Death Metal edge, with heavy atmospheric gloom and chilling riffs. Elsewhere on the album, "With Death Engraved In Their Bones" says it all in the title, with undeniable Autopsy worshiping rhythms surrounded by merciless speed and many a headbang worthy riff. The soundscapes are in full effect on "Teeth Of The Dark Plains", bringing the chills right to your spine, while Tomas Lindberg lays down a astonishing, harrowing vocal performance. Closing the album in, Seasons In The Abyss style, "Beneath Menacing Sands" delivers a fantastic tribute to all things Death Metal, armed with grim doom paced sections, thrilling instrumentals, pounding drums, thumping bass and Entombed-esque riffs, this is a song for the old-school faithfuls. 
   All in all, Out Of The Voiceless Grave is a streamlined tour of Death Metal, produced by musicians who are more than qualified for the role. The resulting product is an all thriller affair that will satisfy the needs of any fan of old school Death Metal. 



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