THY DISEASE
Well, late nights spent groggy-eyed, zombified and exhausted, surfing the cybertide for new music has certainly paid its dividends at times. Here is something to show for my efforts. I don't remember exactly how I stumbled across this Polish Death Metal act but what a fortunate discovery it was. This is hearty, meaty, callous and salty Death Metal just the way the Poles play it best. I must call to fans of GRIEF OF EMERALD and latter day DIMMU BORGIR. And while I am at it, how about those left stuck in the earlier days of Floridian Death Metal. That's about the best way to describe THY DISEASE: a mixture of atmospheric Death/Black Metal and early, chunky 1990's Death Metal from the swamps of Florida.Devilish Act Of Creation exhibits all the professionalism and posture of today's elite Death Metal acts. They're certainly not in line with the technical wizardry of some of their Polish counterparts but the intent of their music clearly does not indicate they are interested in gong this route. Rather, THY DISEASE seem bent on just manufacturing cold, malicious, expansive and moderately atmospheric and intricate Death Metal with a dark and forceful demeanor. They've come across quite convincing on this punishing 12 tracker. I am especially enthralled with their fluidity amongst all the pounding and bone-powderizing riffs and drum slamming. Credit those nicely mixed keys that are woven so eloquently among the barbaric guitar volleys for the smooth flow of the tracks. While the band do rely often on their keyboard formulas to create the foreboding backdrop for Devilish Act Of Creation, the band probably could have pulled this album off without them and come off nearly as effective. A lot of bands do in fact rely on their synthesized elements to support otherwise average riffs but in the case of THY DISEASE, the band's rhythm section does quite well on its own, with the keyboards adding depth in various parts. The end effect is a nicely layered and strongly built album that should find a place in the collections of most Death Metal fans. Also making a no lesser contribution to this album are some gruesomely efficient vocals.
I must strongly suggest this album to anyone with a respect for well-played, well-produced Death Metal with that little extra icing on top of all the carnage. Get it now and you can thank me later!
