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Aborted - Global Flatline

Published January 16 2012


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=Staff's pick

Omega Mortis
Global Flatline*
The Origin Of Disease
Coronary Reconstruction*
Fecal Forgery
Of Scabs And Boils
Vermicular, Obscene, Obese
Expurgation Euphoria*
From A Tepid Whiff
The Kallinger Theory
Our Father, Who Art Of Feces
Grime
Endstille


Genre Death Metal
Sven De Caluwe
Vocals
Tracks 13
Eran Segal
Guitar
Running time 44 Min.
Michael Wilson
Guitar
Label Century Media
JB van de Wal
Bass
Release 23 January 2011
Ken Bedene
Drums
Country Belgium
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Keyboard
Producer Jacob Hansen
Similar artists Dying Fetus, Suffocation

"I'm gonna fucking rape your soul!"

With these carefully picked words, Belgian death metallers in Aborted kick off their seventh full-length album, Global Flatline. The truth actually isn't very far from that initial statement, which is something that should be considered positive in death metal.

What I really like about this album is how well constructed it feels. Much of the death metal that's being released nowadays is very one-dimensional but there is an unusual balance here - the brutality, the melodies and the riffs all stand out without overpowering each other. The production works well, with both power and clarity during the heavier parts, as well as during the slower and more melodic parts.

There are a lot of grindcore elements, as well, which makes for a pretty intense musical experience. With this said, 44 minutes might perhaps be a little long for an album of this calibre and brutality. All in all, this is a really good piece of brutal music that should open up more people's eyes to Aborted.

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Vocals
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Summary



7,5 chalices of 10 - Bjorn


Related links:

www.goremageddon.be
www.myspace.com/abortedmetal