Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country: USA
Band Website: www.myspace.com/atrophyhouston
Duration: 30:05
Killer Songs: The Granfalloon,” “Adrift In The Lifeless Sea,” “Shattering of Terrestrial Reality”
If you ever find yourself traveling to another dimension at warp speed and your destination remains a terrifying unknown, then Cosmic Atrophys Codex Incubo is the soundtrack you bring along for the ride. Rather short at seven brooding songs, this brainchild between guitarists Corey Richards and Juan Garcia is an impressive feat from two budding artists armed with nothing but guitars, programmed drums, and enough studio know how to pull off a decent indie release.
Cosmic Atrophy belongs to a twisted branch of the Death Metal family tree and only true aficionados of the genre can properly name their influences. But you dont need the pedigree to enjoy the material at hand. Blessed with melody but packing a grim atmosphere that fires ones imagination concerning all matters galactic and astounding, from openers Prelude to Phantasmagoria to the grooving Cydonic Adulation, the Atrophy boys bathe your ears in menacing weirdness.
The vocals are equally far fetched, sounding like a cross between the Nile guy and Unicron from the Transformers animated movie (circa 1987). Quite ironic since the latters God-sized villainy suits the nameless evil lurking inside this musical codex.
Not just a prolonged burst of drums and buzzing riffs, the two lads behind Cosmic Atrophy utilize their guitar skills to provide the songs with alien ambience. Skillful leads and solos abound on such tracks as The Granfalloon, Consumed From Within the X-Zone, and Doomed By The Cancer Dormus. While these guys almost turn their genre in over its head, they also put an emphasis on gloom and slow tempos to reinforce the fantastical aspects of their music.
A highly imaginative, if obscure album, the word is already out that Cosmic Atrophy will be releasing their sophomore effort soon. If you find Codex Incubo a curious, refreshing, surprising listen then it should be the perfect appetizer for their upcoming entrée.
note: 8/10
Tracklist
1.Prelude to Phantasmagoria
2.Consumed From Within the X-Zone
3.Shattering of Terrestrial Reality
4.Cydonic Adulation
5.Doomed By The Cancer Domus
6.The Granfalloon
7.Adrift In The Lifeless Sea
Line-up
Corey Richards- Vocals, Guitars, etc.
Juan Garcia- Guitars
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