Review
"Cutting the Throat of God", the latest full-length studio album from Ulcerate, released on June 14, 2024, stands testament to the band's extraordinary grasp of their death metal craft.
Moving past the stunning success of "Stare Into Death and Be Still", this new release furthers Ulcerate's reputation for innovation and fearless boundary-pushing. Tracks such as "To Flow Through Ashen Hearts" und "The Dawn is Hollow" offer a prime showcase of guitarist Michael Hoggard's sublime yet dark melodic mastery. Intricate and dissonant in one breath, Hoggard's playing sends the listener on a winding journey, shattering conventions while weaving his guitar work deep into the unfolding sonic tapestry.
Characterised by unpredictable mood swings, "Cutting the Throat of God" traverses dimensions - careening from chaotic frenzy to a heavy atmospheric quiet. Drummer Jamie Saint Merat proves the beating heart of this visceral storm, wielding an otherworldly technical command. His rhythmic dexterity carves new paths merging post-metal's ecstatic intros with avant-garde mystery.
Unflinching lyrical themes unfold – with spiritual surrender and abyssal edges both scrutinized and explored in equal measure. Here, morality stands in dark precipice, cradling brutal acts that both defy and invite participation. And for the length of the opus, emotions bend round jarring shades rendered profound within deliberate song crafting.
Lyrics seek deliverance across an expanse where hearts will ache. An agony described, witnessed, finally overblown. - Akira
