Metallurgical Fire
I think a lot of people make the mistake of thinking they’ve basically heard this album twenty years ago, so why bother? Those people are crazy, and wrong, and I would compel them to give Ageless Abominations an honest listen before dismissing it. Can’t pick a favorite track.
Frank Román
Spectacular work by Tim Rowland. The sound of the band pays homage to Morbid Angel, but the most demanding ears will find influences from Monstrosity, Hate Eternal or Incantation. It is an album that was among my favorites of 2021 and had to have it on my list of the best on Bandcamp. Masterpiece!
Favorite track: Slipgates to Annihilation.
chewbakker
Amazing Debut. Love the riffs and guitar tone. Obviously for fans of Morbid Angel but also fans of Abysmal Dawn will love this as well.
Favorite track: Flamma Nera Rites.
Alchemy of Flesh is a Death Metal band who worship at the altar of the legendary Florida scene. Consciously side-stepping the overwhelming Swede-death aping of many of the modern death metal bands, Alchemy Of Flesh have crafted a sound that is exciting, devastating and deliciously over the top. The solo project of Tim Rowland, Alchemy Of Flesh is dedicated to the sort of full on Death Metal assault that makes the genre so worthwhile. After years of putting out some outstanding one-off projects, Alchemy of Flesh represents Rowland’s most complete work to date. The band's sound pays tribute to Morbid Angel above all, but discerning listeners will also hear the influence of classics like Monstrosity, Hate Eternal and Incantation. The attention to detail and genuine appreciation goes so deep, that Rowland recorded with the same model Ibanez Universe 7 string and Marshall JCM900 that the legendary Trey Azagthoth is known for using! This is the sort of record that really leans into the authenticity of the work and which despite the relative youth of the project, hints at a wonderfully mature and well executed sound. Once the album drops later this year, they plan to lean into live performances and committing to another record. This is Death Metal for Death Metal's sake. Will you dive in and experience the crazed assault, or will you stand by as these skull crushers proceed to reap a path of violence through the ears of death metal fans from around the globe?
credits
released August 13, 2021
Album produced by Tim Rowland.
All lyrics and vocals written and
performed by Tim Rowland.
All music written, performed, recorded,
and mixed by Tim Rowland in 2020
at Twin Victim Recordings.
Mastered by JB Van Der Wal.
Artwork by Mike Browning.
Logo by Lord Tetrarch.
Layout by Nestor Carrera
Alchemy of Flesh uses Ibanez 7-string guitars,
Jackson guitars, Spector basses, Alesis e-drums,
GetGood Drums, Marshall amps,
Mooer effects/modeling, Shure mics,
D'Addario NYXL strings, and Dunlop picks.
The lyrics for this album were inspired by
H.P. Lovecraft, Tomb Raider II, Quake I,
Morrowind, Hellraiser, Star Wars EU (Legends), and Silent Hill
supported by 147 fans who also own “Ageless Abominations”
never been a big death metal fan but this is actually super accessible for the genre, has fun concepts, and personally i'm always a fan of albums with short tracklists and huge runtimes (for individual songs) Great time, good jumping on point for newbies too. alienasu
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An outstanding Extreme doom death album, in the best tradition. The funerary atmosphere reminds of Evoken ('Centuries of ooze" bears striking similarities, for my delight). It is overall sharp, dark, hypnotic and unrelenting. One of those rare convincing new bands that hold proud the legacy of the biggest names. Bertrand Marchal
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I'm kicking my own ass for somehow missing this when it released. Expertly arranged death metal with kick drums that could demolish a high-rise. zirtonic