MUERTISSIMA – PROPHECY

From the very first moments, "Prophecy" makes its intentions unmistakably clear. 'Kings of Maleficience' sets the tone with an ominous voice sample before erupting into a barrage of guttural growls, pounding low-end, and tightly coiled riffs. MUERTISSIMA establish their sonic identity instantly: abrasive, forceful, and rooted firmly in true old-school. The recurring use of samples throughout the album adds a cinematic edge, giving the brutality a subtle narrative frame. 'I Sleep with Demons' keeps the pressure high, surging forward with relentless drive and dense, riff-heavy momentum.The band sound tightly focused and fully in control, balancing chaos with precision. 'Rich Bitch', introduced by another unclear sample, doubles down on groove and aggression. Its crushing vocal delivery and hammering rhythm section make it one of the album’s most viscerally effective cuts-a track built for impact rather than subtlety .A notable shift in mood arrives with 'Echoes of Attenborough', Featuring piano by Erroiak beneath a speech by David Attenborough, the track draws from his address at the WWF "Leaders for Nature and People” event during the UN Climate Action Summit. The result is a stark, reflective interlude that broadens the album’s thematic scope, introducing a moment of gravity and contemplation without undermining its overall intensity. 

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Once the spoken interlude fades, the album plunges back into full force. 'V.I.L Is for Vile Hate', 'Hate Eternal', and the groove-laden 'The Rain' showcase MUERTISSIMA at their most relentless. Old-school death metal remains the foundation, delivered with crushing riffs, massive bass, and a constant, driving energy. Each track hits hard, combining brutality with precision, reaffirming the band’s reputation for uncompromising extremity. Following the previously released singles 'Locura', sung in the band’s native language, and 'From Undead to Oblivion', the album builds to its epic conclusion with 'Pachacamac', the track is over eight and a half minutes long, and opens with Spanish-tinged motifs before evolving into an atmospheric, almost ritualistic and mystic soundscape. Delora’s guest vocals add a haunting dimension, weaving seamlessly into the composition and giving the song a unique character that stands apart from the rest of the album. 'Pachacamac' closes the album on a cinematic and immersive note, balancing the raw aggression of earlier tracks with melodic depth and texture. It serves as both a powerful closing track and a reminder of the band’s ability to surprise, blending brutality with atmosphere in a way that is as compelling as it is unexpected. The album ends not just with force, but with purpose, leaving a lasting impression that lingers long after the final notes fade.

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The new record sees MUERTISSIMA at the peak of their intensity, delivering an album that is as relentless as it is precise. From the first note, it smashes through with brutal, sledgehammer riffs, crushing grooves, and a raw death metal core infused with thrash and black metal elements. The result is a dark, oppressive atmosphere that commands attention from start to finish. Beneath the sheer aggression, the album reveals considerable depth. The lyrics are vivid and unflinching, tackling war, religious hypocrisy, the worship of money, and spiritual emptiness-a thematic thread that binds the album together. A particularly striking moment comes with the inclusion of David Attenborough’s speech, which adds a reflective, almost meditative counterpoint to the relentless onslaught. "Prophecy" strikes hard from the very first note, challenging and unsettling the listener with relentless intensity. Its uncompromising approach doesn’t just overwhelm-it also provokes thought and reflection, giving the album a rare depth beneath its brutality. That combination of sheer force and intellectual weight is what makes Prophecy so compelling and impressive.

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SCORE 9/10

REVIEWED BY SWAMPY