Not a band you are likely familiar with, you ought to be after hearing this fine slab of cold, technically proficient Death Metal. Why this band has not been better welcomed into the extreme scene probably has more to do with label and distribution because after one listen I was floored at how good this was. To say I was surprised is an understatement. Betrayed is killer sounding album full of Death Metal engineered with complex riffage and absolutely amazing drumming. If you yourself enjoy banging on the old kit, this is definately an album you want to pick up for yourself because the stickwork on Betrayed is astounding and dizzyingly complex.
The band is fronted with some slightly processed sounding, monotone, raspy and heartless vocals. This is not a criticism either. Despite them being on the one-dimensional side, I actually like them quite a bit as they are intelligible and aggressive simultaneously. However, what makes Betrayed an essential edition to the Death Metal fan's collection who preys on the more technical elements of the genre is the unyielding riff chaos created by two guitarists who are clearly bent on challenging others of the same Metal species. Most of the 11 tracks on Betrayed feature great technical pieces that are built from a complex framework of mid-paced and sophisticated guitar picking and backed by what seems like impossibly busy drumming. Being the guitar fiend I am I love this album for its chunky and crazed riffing but I must admit that I'm totally blown away by the exhausting cascade of endless drum fills.

Melody is not to be found much on this release and as stated, this has a cold and merciless feel to it, which should greatly appeal to the traditionalists and fans of the late 80's and early 90's onslaught of technical Death Metal bands that emerged. Betrayed stays true to being an unfriendly album of sorts and while the frenetic technicality of the album prevents it from being something I would call 'catchy', the novelty stemming from it's complex nature is enough to keep me listening over and over.

The entire work is glossed over with a sparkling production that really emphasizes the technical soundscape of guitar and drum interplay. Without a doubt, POLLUTED INHERITANCE deserve more attention than they've recieved. This is the band's second album and with more like this in the future, you ought to be destined to know who they are much better than you may now. I insist you grab this release. Even after 6 years its still smoking.
THE END TIMES - Metal Reviews Archive


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Label: DSFA | Item Code: DSFA 1002 | Country: Holland | Year: 1996 | Genre: Death Metal

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