Grotesque Impalement [Bonus Tracks]

by Dying Fetus

Overview

This EP, initially released in the wake of 1998's Killing on Adrenaline, features only one lineup change from its predecessor: guitarist Brian Latta has been replaced by Sparky Voyles. Surprisingly, given that "Sparky" is about the least death metal name imaginable, Voyles stayed with the band through its next full-length (and Relapse Records debut), 2000's Destroy the Opposition. That album proved to be their breakthrough, both artistically and in terms of their reputation within the metal scene. Grotesque Impalement, then, can be seen as the final stage in their journey out of the under-underground, paying tribute to their peers (covers of songs by New York death metal group Baphomet and Maryland hardcore band Next Step Up) and throwing a totally left-field joke track on at the end. "Hail Mighty North/Forest Trolls of Satan (Anno Clitoris 666 Opus II)" is a classically early-'80s anthemic metal song, with simplistic riffing, a fist-pumping chorus, and a surprisingly clean (though still hoarse and guttural) vocal. It's not a total stylistic pastiche, but it demonstrates a melodic gift that the band typically hides -- right until the sexually explicit monologue before the guitar solo. This is a release that only die-hard fans of Dying Fetus really need to hear, but they'll like it just fine. [The Relapse reissue from 2011 appends two bonus studio tracks and one live track.] ~ Phil Freeman

Product Details

Release Date:	03/01/2011
Label:	Relapse Records
UPC:	0781676713226
Rank:	38955

Tracks

1. Grotesque Impalement
2. Streaks Of Blood
3. Bringing Back The Glory
4. Tearing Inside The Womb
5. Final Scream (Prelude To Evil: Davey's Nightmare)
6. Hail Mighty North/Forest Trolls Of Satan (Anno Clitoris 666 Opus II)
7. Reduced To Slavery [Unreleased Track, 2000]
8. Purged Of My Worldly Being [Live, 1999]
9. Dumpster Love [New Recording]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dying Fetus   Primary Artist
Jason Netherton   Bass,Vocals
Sparky Voyles   Guitar,Soloist,Guitar (Electric)
John Gallagher   Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Trey Williams   Drums

Technical Credits

Steve Carr   Engineer
Baphomet   Composer
Darin Morris   Engineer
Dying Fetus   Producer
Grim Reaper   Composer
Jason Netherton   Composer,Lyricist
John Gallagher   Composer
Next Step Up   Composer
Zig   Artwork