Carnifex – The Diseased and the Poisoned
Victory Records
(3.5/5)
No matter what you call Carnifex’s new album The Diseased and the Poisoned, one thing can be agreed on by everyone. This album is BRUTAL! Normally, Death metal and Deathcore products are not in my list of favorites, but Carnifex has shown that a little bit of variance can go a long way. One aspect that Carnifex brings to the table in The Diseased and the Poisened is their use of breakdowns. And when I say breakdowns, I mean “breakdowns so good they make you want to slap yo’ mamma!” Seriously, these breakdowns helped me get over the use of obsessive blast beats (which I normally don’t like), bringing a new element into this type of brutality. On top of the breakdowns and sick musical aspects, Scott Lewis’ vocals are on point and fit perfectly. I couldn’t ask for a much more perfect fit. As far as the tracks on the album go, I recommend listening to the title track “The Diseased and the Poisoned” (Track 6), “Innocence Died Screaming” (Track 5), and really, just about any other track on this album. I certainly recommend this album to any aspiring Deathcore or Death metal fan who is looking for something to scare the crap out of thier parents. On a more serious note, go get a copy of Carnifex’s The Diseased and the Poisened ASAP!
