Backyard Burial - Hedonistic Cravings

Review by Brian Austad

Hedonistic Cravings, the latest album by Backyard Burial, is a brutal and unrelenting assault on the senses. The New Zealand death metal band has crafted a collection of tracks that are heavy, intense and unapologetic.

The album opens with "Hedonistic Cravings," a track that sets the tone for the rest of the album with its pummeling drums and savage guitar riffs. The vocals are guttural and raw, perfectly complementing the ferocity of the music.

Tracks like "The Bone Collector" and "Razor Wire Karma" showcase the band's technical proficiency, with intricate guitar work and complex drum patterns. The lyrics are dark and twisted, exploring themes of death and decay.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Butcher," a track that starts off with a slow, ominous intro before exploding into a frenzy of blast beats and frenzied guitar riffs. The vocals on this track are particularly impressive, with the singer switching effortlessly between guttural growls and high-pitched screams.

Summary by Brian Austad

Hedonistic Cravings is an excellent album that is sure to please fans of extreme metal. Backyard Burial has delivered a collection of tracks that are heavy, intense and unrelenting, cementing their place as one of the most exciting death metal bands around.