Kaotoxin Records - 2012
Ad Patres is a French death metal band that I recently discovered. Scorn Aesthetics is their debut release of unrelenting old school yet modern death metal, founded by drummer Alsvid (Seth, ex-Enthroned). While it may not sound like the most original band on the planet (it's not), they serve up a dish of brutality that many bands just can't compare with. Ad Patres never try to wow you with their technical ability or crazy time-shifts, they just go straight for the throat and never let go. There are certainly some allusions to older bands like Sinister and Deranged as well as Yyrkoon and early Decapitated in their blast-friendly material Songs like the title-track and "To The Fathers" launch a blistering assault while others like "All That Remains" provide some slightly slower, more headbanging riffs in the mix. The production here is solid as well, giving the more visceral, old-school approach a more modern edge and an almost clinical sense of precision.
The album's short run-time works to its advantage as it ends before it overstays it's welcome. While some of the songs due blur together, the overall package is still impressive as you just don't this type of album nowadays without having the technicality overwhelm you. If you like pure death metal, and any of the bands I mentioned, you'd be well advised to check this one out. I think these guys will be starting to gather some buzz any day now.
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