Repulsive Vision
Necrovictology

Is the repulsive vision related to the artwork, or is it to the musical vision of the band? In any case, the look is somewhat repulsive – and then I haven’t even mentioned the band photos, just kidding. The band from Cumbria seems to be inspired by the classic American old-school death metal, at least that is what I read in the email that contains this release. It is the second album by the quartet, and it is “A vicious 40-minute presentation of old school death metal, featuring special guest performances from Phil “LandPhil” Hall (Municipal Waste/ Iron Reagan), Max Otero (Mercyless), and more.”

Musically it is fairly typical traditional death metal, nothing really strange there – some simple punkish attitude but generally death metal inspired by some of the big American names. Growly vocals of course, traditional sound – powerful and simple. No alarms, and no surprises. I find this to be a fairly typical contribution of this genre, straightforward and simple death metal with limited variation but a sensible 40-minute playing time. If you are looking for fresh and novel stuff there are other choices, this is for those who want to know what they get before they get it – those who do not want to hear something they haven’t heard before.

Repulsive Vision preach to its flock, the death metal fans – and in all likelihood they will find this album to be familiar as it follows the format to the letter. It isn’t a bad album, but it sure as hell isn’t a good one. What you see is what you get, if you want fresh ideas, artistry, or novelty, you have to check somewhere else because none of that is offered on Necrovictology, it is a traditional and standard death metal album without fresh ideas or surprises – creatively it is as funny as going to the dentist and pull out a tooth.

If you are a death metal fans you will probably find this one relatively appealing, if you aren’t there is a very high likelihood that you will find it repulsive. I cannot say that I am impressed and even the fans of the genre might find this album to be quite forgettable, not even the flock they are preaching to will remember this a few months from now. Perhaps it is best to forget it already.

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