Swampy
Gateways to Annihilation was the album that solidified my love for death metal. This is not only a worthy tribute to that era but a monstrous release in its own right. Production is crisp and devastatingly heavy, riffs are pure evil and the lyrical inspiration is of quality taste.
Colin Kauffman
If this was a Morbid Angel album, it would be one of my favorite. While it doesn't quite have the same flair of guitar weirdness that Trey brings to that band, it's a fantastically executed homage to classic Florida death metal that stands on its own thanks to strong songwriting, great riffs and intelligible vocals. Great stuff!
Favorite track: Slipgates to Annihilation.
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 101 fans who also own “Ageless Abominations”
This is about as good as OSDM gets, to be honest. Blood Incantation are quickly building a pretty flawless discography of modern classics and every release just improves and evolves their sound. Stellar stuff (literally). Colin Kauffman
supported by 87 fans who also own “Ageless Abominations”
Saw these guys live at The House of Blues on the Up From the Sewer tour and I think "disappoint" is a concept this band doesn't know. Not only did they set the tone and mood for the night, the showed they have what it takes to go places in the scene, in my opinion at least. Steven