To the casual death head, Avulsed may appear to be a standard gore band with the usual Carcass influences. 'Stabwound Orgasm' was an indeed an ode to Carcass, and at the same time was a killer album. In fact, each album seems to represent a new evolution of Avulsed, with the music sounding quite different, yet still staying true to the brutal art. This is perhaps due to s few lineup changes that have occurred over the years.
Avulsed have come quite a way since the Blessed by Gore days and have evolved into a very tight death/gore band. There is notable use of blast snares, and many songs incorporate dual vocals (new and improved demonic bullfrog vocal style; is there a name for this yet me wonders?), of which both are provided by Dave Rotten I assume. The production is very clean, allowing one to easily make out individual instruments. They include a 15 second song, 'Infernal Haemorrhoids' which perhaps reflects quickly on a rather bad day. Also check out the bands experimentation with some synth and sitar (I think it is at least.) on 'Hoax Therapy'. The final track is a cover of Motorheads 'Ace of Spades', done gore metal sytle. Comes out quite nice actually. All in all, the songs sound unique and make for a varied listening experience.
I'll say it as many times as needed: Avulsed with blast snares and death froggie vocals sound great alongside the relentless guitars of Juan Calvo and Jose Orero. This band is not for the weak. It is constant barrage of fuckin brutal ass death metal. Some of Spain's finest at that. In a day when it's hard to find bands evolving in the right direction, Avulsed is a breath of hellfire!

http://www.avulsed.com

rating BM: 8.0/10.0
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