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2018 press on pastel golden yellow vinyl with poster. Limited 300 numbered copies

Since monstrosity’s 1999 release ‘In Dark Purity’ they sort of slacked off bit, not hearing any new material for 4 years but then they hit back hard with a ripper of an album ‘Rise to Power’. For Monstrosity this truly is ‘a rise to power’ as they tear into new territory with their masterful release. ‘Rise to Power’ kicks into some heavy hitting, but fairly common sort of death metal and maintains some good solos and some heavy guitars up until the fourth track ‘The Fall of Eden’ which gives the album a bit of melody. This funeral song is epic and powerful like that of Behemoth’s ‘Hell Dwells in Ice’ which although isn’t the metal style that we are used to from Monstrosity; it still gives the album a bit of edge. This is truly a rise for Monstrosity, from a fairly generic death metal group to an almost iconic modern death metal outfit all thanks to this monstrous effort. This album is captivating right from the start with the very catchy riffs and the powerful vocals. The vocals serve as an instrument that paints a very sordid picture, portraying pain, anguish, anger and attitude. One other interesting thing to note here is the consistent use of Thrash elements, particularly in the riffing and the bass-lines. Which are reminiscent of the ‘Horrorscope’ days of Overkill. Fans of death metal beware there is nothing that should stop you from getting this.

Track list:
1. The Exordium
2. Awaiting Armageddon
3. Wave Of Annihilation
4. The Fall Of Eden
5. Chemical Reaction
6. A Casket For The Soul
7. Rise To Power
8. Visions Of Violence
9. From Wrath To Ruin
10. Abysmal Gods
11. Shadow Of Obliteration