Fire in the Mountains 2026 expand lineup: SubRosa reunion, Full of Hell, Iggor Cavalera, and more
Fire in the Mountains 2026 expand lineup: SubRosa reunion, Full of Hell, Iggor Cavalera, and more
Primitive Man â Observance [Things You Might Have Missed 2025]
By Spicie Forrest
Itâs been a decade since Primitive Man last graced these halls with 2015âs tepidly received Home is Where the Hatred Is, but they havenât been idle. In the meantime, the Denver trio has released 2 LPs, a full-length EP, a split with Unearthly Trance, and a collab with Full of Hell.1 Those ten years were spent experimenting, learning, and honing their sound into something so incredibly bleak that not even the promo pit could contain such hopeless darkness.2 Released on Halloween, Observance sees Primitive Man both doubling down and branching out to offer their darkest work yet.
To assuage any doubts early, crushing despair is still the foundation of Primitive Manâs sound. Observance feels like being imprisoned and forgotten in a lightless pit. In an inverted format reminiscent of funeral doom, vocalist/guitarist Ethan McCarthyâs axe predominantly serves as a foil for others. He lays a nearly riffless foundation of maddening single chords (âSocial Contractâ) and maggot-infested buzzing (âDevotion,â âTransactionalâ) upon which bassist Jonathan Campos and drummer Joe Linden drive these sonic interpretations of the abyss. Campos is patient, waiting for the perfect moment to savage listeners (âSeerâ) or waterboard them with molten tar (âNatural Lawâ). Conversely, Linden actively stokes fear through the hunt. Whether invoking the ritualistic horror of Choir (âDevotion,â âSocial Contractâ) or closing in to suffocate his victims (âWaterâ), Linden keeps listeners trapped in a waking nightmare. McCarthyâs inhuman bellows, like tortured screams rent from a caged beast, round out Observance, at once malevolent, feral, and seething with impotent rage.
Primitive Man knew it wouldnât be enough to just shove listeners into that lightless pit; they filled it with fresh horrors, too. Filtered through their singularly despondent style, âSeerâ quickly launches into a punky downbeat rhythm before giving way to the Primitive Manâs iconic dissonant hammering. âSocial Contractâ concludes in similar fashion, but starts with sinister wooden clapping and an ominous sample of an angry mob slowly losing control. After a blackened opening, âNatural Lawâ unleashes a furious, grinding salvo thatâs all the more terrifying for the vicious howls McCarthy weaves through it. Of everything on Observance, itâs a new element that threatens sanity most: McCarthyâs deranged, utterly fucked lullabies (âDevotion,â âTransactional,â âNatural Lawâ). As if desperately seeking a reprieve that will never come, his guitar screams to itself the nursery melodies that once brought comfort and safety, now tainted and defiled in madness.
Primitive Manâs refinement of their signature death sludge and warped departures therefrom speak to a greater accomplishment: Observance demands your attention for all 68 minutes. By incorporating new elements, Primitive Man makes the style theyâre known for shine all the brighter. By slimming down the ambient interlude (âIron Sightsâ)3 and spreading it out among the proper tracks, Observance offers moments to reset and pray for salvation between nightmares. Enthralling from end to end, Observance is a harrowing experience that teases the sweet release of silence before dashing those hopes in evil, sadistic brilliance. If you didnât like Primitive Man before, I doubt anything about this record will change your mind. This is the most Primitive Man that Primitive Man has ever been. But if you, like me, enjoy begging for light and being denied, Observance is your ticket to decadent, hopeless agony.
Tracks to Check Out: âDevotion,â âNatural Law,â and âWater.â
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FULL OF HELL Splits With Guitarist SPENCER HAZARD
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Gig Review: Cannibal Corpse Sacrificed the Paramount â 10/17/25
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Sanguisugabogg â Hideous Aftermath Review
By Owlswald
This review almost didnât happen. As the recently demoted were scraping the last bit of slime off the bottom of the skull pit to prepare for the new haul of Fall promo, we inadvertently found Sanguisugaboggâs third full-length, Hideous Aftermath, submerged in the sludgy remains of two ex-n00bs. Mistakes were made for which we do do not apologize. These Ohio-based purveyors of grimy, gore-inspired brutal death may have a name worthy of the national Spelling Bee and a logo that looks like blood-soaked, tangled string, but these chaps know how to dish out the goods. Spawning from Maggot Stomping grounds in 2019, Sanguisugaboggâs tongue-in-cheek brutality has raised them up to the forefront of this fetid genre. After a debut EP built considerable buzz, Diabolus and Felagund found follow-up LPs Tortured Whole and Homicidal Ecstasy to be forthright and fun slabs of brutal death. Hideous Aftermath now signals a shift, honing their caveman chugs to embrace more expansive horizons, but in the end, itâs still big gory, dumb fun.
On Hideous Aftermath, Sanguisugabogg sheds the muddy textures of 90s death for a significantly sharper and more organic sound. This is largely thanks to stellar production by Kurt Ballou (Converge, Nails). After long self-producing, Sanguisugabogg trusted Ballouâs expertise1 to elevate their sound, ditching the split low-end signal of the guitar in favor of real bass (played by guitarists Cedrik Davis and Drew Arnold) to add a clearer, punchier low-end. The result is a loud, full mix that still allows every nuance of the instrumentation to shine through. From Davis and Arnoldâs chunky, downtuned guitar grooves, to Devin Swankâs stomach-churning gutturals, to Cody Davidsonâs flashy, intricate kit work (including the trademark snare ping), everything hits like a fucking tank. Tracks like âErotic Beheading,â âAbhorrent Contraceptionâ and âRotted Entanglementâ Vomit Forth a platter of the âBoggâs familiar chugs and slams, while facets of Vile Rites progressiveness (âSanctified Defilementâ), Godflesh-tinged industrial (âReplusive Demiseâ), sludgy drawls (âPaid in Fleshâ) and laser blasts (âSemi Automatic Facial Reconstructionâ) show the foursome at their boldest and most creative. Despite this internal split, Hideous Aftermath is a welcome evolution for Sanguisugabogg and a good time to boot.
Letâs curb any potential misconceptions: while Hideous Aftermath finds Sanguisugabogg exploring new sonic territory, itâs first and foremost the same ugly, blood-thirsty, brutal death that existing fans know and love. Across ten songs, the âBogg bludgeons the listener with an unrelenting assault of riffs, blasts, breakdowns and half-time stomps. Moments of respite are few before the artillery fire of Davidsonâs brilliant, anchoring rhythms resumes the barrage. Davidsonâs drumming remains the top highlight, elevating Sanguisugaboggâs songwriting with technical aggression through flawless double bass runs, Bran Dailor-esque (Mastodon) snare rolls and violence-inducing bell work. Standout front-half tracks like âAbhorrent Contraception,â âRotted Entanglementâ and âRitual of Autophagiaâ showcase the groupâs strongest material to date. Here, pummeling brutality meets discordant melodies (âRitual of Autophagiaâ), swirling arpeggiations (âRotted Entanglementâ) and djenty gallops (âFelony Abuse of a Corpseâ). Coupled with the injection of high-caliber guests,2 these new twists and turns give Hideous Aftermathâs material a different, fresh feel and Iâm here for it.
While the first half of Hideous Aftermath proves Sanguisugabogg is capable of taking calculated steps forward, the recordâs overall impact is weakened by its excessive 47-minute length and hesitant execution in the final stretch. The record feels front-loaded, with later tracks âErotic Beheading,â âSemi Automatic Facial Reconstruction,â and âSanctified Defilementâ hindered by conventionality, lacking the strength and progressiveness of the albumâs stronger material. Accordingly, Hideous Aftermath would have benefited from trimming two or three tracks to distill its best ideas. The ambitious industrial interlude âRepulsive Demise,â for example, feels awkward and out of place, while the sludgy ending to the otherwise solid âPain of Fleshâ drones on unnecessarily for four minutes, further underscoring the pacing issue.
But make no mistakeâHideous Aftermath is the best material Sanguisugabogg has released to date, largely succeeding in balancing evolution with tradition. The album confidently delivers the âBoggâs trademark slams and neck-snapping grooves that longtime fans expect, while integrating new twists and turns that showcase a newfound artistic confidence. Though the final stretch wades too far into the deep end and keeps me from awarding Hideous Aftermath a higher score, the record sets a clear path for future greatness. Itâs no longer a question of if Sanguisugabogg will ascend, but when.
Rating: Good!
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Century Media
Websites: sanguisugabogg.bandcamp.com | sanguisugabogg.com | facebook.com/sanguisugabogg
Releases Worldwide: October 10th, 2025
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Defigurement â Endbryo Review
By Grin Reaper
Defigurementâs debut album Endbryo is classified as experimental deathgrind, and though thatâs accurate, it doesnât fully capture whatâs on tap. Endbryo is an album in constant flux, never content to lock into one vibe for too long. While experimental, Defigurement still adheres to grindcoreâs brutal core tenets: short songs and unfettered aggression. Their sound isnât limited to just these things, though, as Defigurement adopts crackerjack technicality that contrasts with the blunt drubbing associated with much of the subgenre. Varied paces and some unconventional instrumentation further heighten Endbryoâs unorthodox approach. Dissonant bleats, melodic leads, blast beats, and key-heavy interludes create an engaging atmosphere. Yet it takes more than a wide-ranging assortment of sounds and ideas to fashion an album.
With so many ingredients to unite, you may wonder what Defigurement actually sounds like. Gridlinkâs Coronet Juniper, Full of Hellâs Coagulated Bliss, and Beaten to Deathâs Sunrise over Rigor Mortis provide apt reference points. These albums imbue deceptively melodic hooks into grindcoreâs caustic backdrop, a convention perpetuated on Endbryo. Gridlinkâs own Takafumi Matsubara even appears on âWounded Landscape,â imparting gorgeously malicious riffs. In addition to grindcore influences, Defigurement pays homage to System of a Down via the âSuite Peeâ-tinged intro of âShogun of Sorrowâ and the Slayer âRain in Bloodâ gallop heard in âWounded Landscape.â Rather than aping these acts, though, Defigurement forges a stank all their own. Chaos is the name of the game, but not all of it is funneled through uniform, full-tilt abuse. Endbryoâs half-hour pumps blood and rhythm through sixteen tracks, featuring constant shifts in tempos and moods that make the music feel alive and unpredictable. The album is jam-packed with so many morsels that even after dozens of listens, Iâm still discovering new details.
Conceiving such a diverse and layered soundscape requires heaps of vitality and musicianship, and Defigurement steps up to answer the challenge. From Mike Hellerâs (Changeling, Azure Emote, ex-Fear Factory) atom-blasting drums to Kevin Fetusâs snaking leads and D.M.T.âs gritty bass, Endbryo brims with relentless vigor. Hellerâs drum performance in particular elevates Defigurementâs character. Juggling blast beats, disco hi-hat frills (âOpen Veins, Visceral Tapestryâ), and jazzy phrasing (âWe Are the Worstâ) shouldnât be this seamless, yet Hellerâs nimble work provides the engine for the albumâs mĂ©lange of styles. Rounding out the rhythm section, D.M.T.âs meaty bass grumbles and grooves in support, and a couple of intros even throw the spotlight on his throaty purr (âWounded Landscape,â âGodtopsyâ). Guitars attack from every direction, utilizing trem-picked blitzes (âBurnt by the Truthâ), plaintive wails (âWe Are the Worstâ), and glossy shredding (âGodtopsyâ). Matthias Joyceâs vocals are capable and versatile, sitting far enough back in the mix that they mesh smoothly with the music rather than overpowering it. Besides Matsubara, several other guests pop in, including Brian Hopp (Cephalic Carnage) and Leon Del Muerte (Impaled, ex-Nails). Endbryo boasts a potpourri of talent, and this bouquet reeks of grind beef.
Endbryo sounds great, even though some moments donât effortlessly converge. Subgenres like grindcore donât need much auditory contrast to be effective, but Endbryo boasts a DR7 anyway, benefiting the complex structure of its tracks. The finely-tuned mix allows listeners to appreciate the nuances of the performances within, notably the drumming; a lesser production could have obfuscated Hellerâs unhinged sticksmanship. My only complaint is that with such a dense album, Defigurement doesnât quite achieve the cohesion needed to stitch all of Endbryoâs fragments together. Piano-only interlude âEternal Duskâ is a beautiful instrumental featured about halfway through. It allows you to take a breath before re-entering the maelstrom, but foreshadowing the melody earlier or including piano elsewhere would have strengthened its inclusion. Similarly, âLeft in a Cold Rainâ contains slowly swirling synths played under a distorted voice-over. Once again, this skillfully navigates the albumâs pacing, but without more tethers to other tracks, it feels isolated from its surroundings. Despite these small shortcomings, Endbryo scores a resounding success.
Defigurement pulls no punches on Endbryo, hewing a slab of great experimental deathgrind. Their ferocity is bruising and their vision unyielding, and itâs rare I encounter music that demands so many repeated spins. This platter is captivating, and each time I think I have Endbryo figured out, the next listen corrects that notion. So many ideas loaded into thirty minutes might seem daunting, but Defigurement expertly balances intrigue and digestibility. Assuming Endbryo is only the beginning, Iâll wait on the edge of my seat to hear how the bandâs sound develops.
Rating: Great
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Nefarious Industries
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 17th, 2025
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Full of Hell, The Body, Jarhead Fertilizer, and JAD book tour of Europe and the UK
Alterium
29.08.2025 Bad W?rishofen / Forest Metal Festival
Full of Hell
20.04.2026 M?nchen / Feierwerk
Orbit Culture
29.10.2025 M?nchen / Backstage
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Basement
26.09.2025 K?ln / Kantine
Conservative Military Image
12.07.2025 D?sseldorf / Pitcher
Drunk Motorcycle Boy
05.07.2025 Solingen / Waldmeister
Full of Hell
04.04.2026 K?ln / Geb?ude 9
Orbit Culture
02.11.2025 K?ln / Carlswerk Victoria
Pariahlord
19.07.2025 Solingen / Waldmeister
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Basement
26.09.2025 K?ln / Kantine
Conservative Military Image
12.07.2025 D?sseldorf / Pitcher
Dirty Sound Magnet
24.10.2025 Duisburg / Bora
Drunk Motorcycle Boy
05.07.2025 Solingen / Waldmeister
Fear Factory
18.07.2025 Essen / Turock
Full of Hell
04.04.2026 K?ln / Geb?ude 9
My Dominion
28.11.2025 Essen / Turock
Orbit Culture
02.11.2025 K?ln / Carlswerk Victoria
Pariahlord
19.07.2025 Solingen / Waldmeister
The Legacy Of Black Sabbath
07.02.2026 Recklinghausen / Backyard Club
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Basement
25.09.2025 Berlin / Columbia Theater
Full of Hell
24.04.2026 Berlin / SO36
Orbit Culture
22.10.2025 Berlin / Columbia Theater
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Basement
26.09.2025 K?ln / Kantine
Conservative Military Image
12.07.2025 D?sseldorf / Pitcher
Full of Hell
04.04.2026 K?ln / Geb?ude 9
Orbit Culture
02.11.2025 K?ln / Carlswerk Victoria
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CANNIBAL CORPSE Welcomes FULL OF HELL To Their US Headlining Tour
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FULL OF HELL Added To CANNIBAL CORPSE, MUNICIPAL WASTE & FULCI US Tour
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The Weekly Injection: New Releases From THE CALLOUS DAOBOYS, PELICAN & More Out This Week 5/16
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