Death Metal
Album Review: Guttural Disgorge – First Degree Murder
First Degree Murder by Guttural Disgorge is an unrelenting journey into the obscene, vulgar, and grotesque—exactly what you’d expect from a band hellbent on pushing the limits of brutal death metal.
First Degree Murder by Guttural Disgorge is an unrelenting journey into the obscene, vulgar, and grotesque—exactly what you’d expect from a band hellbent on pushing the limits of brutal death metal.
With track titles like “Chainsaw Masturbation” and “Public Penis Torture,” subtlety is thrown out the window, and what remains is a blood-soaked symphony of depravity.
From the opening assault of the title track, Guttural Disgorge wastes no time dragging the listener into the depths of slam-infused hell.
The guttural vocals are impossibly low, sounding less human and more like the unholy growl of a sewer demon. The instrumentation is a pulverizing combination of downtuned riffs and crushing breakdowns, with the drumming functioning as the relentless engine of this killing machine.
“Necro Incest” and “Shemale Sodomy” highlight the band’s knack for grotesque groove, combining relentless blast beats with slamming riffs that hit like a sledgehammer. The guitar tone is meaty and grimy, perfectly complementing the unfiltered filth of the lyrics.
On the other hand, tracks like “Hillbilly Homicide” and “Piss Nuke” inject chaotic energy into the mix, with whirlwind tremolo sections that almost feel suffocating.
While the album’s sheer brutality is impressive, its biggest strength lies in its unapologetic commitment to the grotesque. Songs like “Hungry for Horse Cum” and “Trailer Park Footjob” serve as both a challenge and a statement—this is an album meant for those with an iron stomach and a taste for the obscene.
However, the relentless pace and thematic focus can make the album feel a bit one-dimensional at times. If you’re not fully immersed in the world of slam and brutal death metal, you might find yourself overwhelmed or even exhausted by the lack of variation. But for fans of the genre, this is pure gold.
First Degree Murder is a relentless and unapologetic descent into sonic depravity. It’s grotesque, heavy, and absolutely uncompromising—a must-listen for anyone who thrives on the extremities of death metal.