TUBAL CAIN – Slime Abyss
TUBAL CAIN – Slime Abyss
Darkness Shall Rise Productions
Release Date: 27/02/2025
Review by Metalphysicist
8/10
The USA-based band Tubal Cain’s new album, “Slime Abyss”, is scheduled to be released on 27th of February. Tubal Cain was raised from the couple Alex and Kristine Drake, exploring a wild mix of Black Metal (BM), Thrash, and Classic Heavy Metal conduction. Let’s take a look at “Slime Abyss” to understand Tubal Cain’s proposal, by the songs themselves.
The vocals have dirty echoes and a raw effect that reminded me of Bathory’s song ’Necromancy’, which is a classic song that brought to my mind the very first wave of Metal bands searching for more aggressive songs. Bands such as Slayer, Sodom, and Motorhead, among tons of others. They mixed that kind of sonority, giving birth to the first wave of Extreme Metal that explored mixing Black/Thrash/Punk with no idea that it would lead to several bands more deeply exploring each kind of mixed sonority. This would later turn into Thrash Metal, Black, Punk-Heavy Metal and Power Metal.
The title song, ‘Slime Abyss’ is dynamic and has good structure and the solos aren’t too highlighted, allowing Turbal Cain to focus on raw landscapes which, in turn, create easier-to-compose, right-in-your-face songs that are only 3 or 4 minutes long, which is very pleasant, by the way.
The band decided to produce the album with an 80’s vibe, in the old-school way, and it sounds really cool —raw and gritty, right? Still, it’s something worth mentioning.
The song ‘Filth By the Dammed’ is the highlight for sure. It’s more defined, blending Black Metal and Thrash Metal in a way that would work for a wired audience. The vocals are clearer, almost Cradle of Filth-esque style, and it’s where the band’s intentions feel very comfortable for future albums.
Then there’s ‘Tomb of the Ancient King’, where they finally nail the mix they’re going for. The vocals are more powerful, the guitar work is killer, and there’s an interesting small solo that brings it back to that Black Metal vibe of their instruments.
‘Scream of Crimson’ is also pretty solid, focusing on rhythm and keeping things tight. The sound cohesion is on point, but like a lot of the album, the songs are so similar that it’s hard to tell them apart.
Overall, “Slime Abyss” has some killer moments, especially in the above-mentioned songs. If you’re into Thrash with a hint of Black Metal, you might dig it, but don’t expect that something new is coming up on “Slime Abyss”. They delivered what they say they’re going to play, so it is worth a listen, for sure.
TRACKLISTING:
01. Slime Abyss
02. Tomb Of The Ancient King 3. Screams Of Crimson
03. Filth By The Damned
04. Daemon Star
05. Night Of The Hawkwitch 7. Ghost Tower
06. The Winds Of Limbo
07. Drifting To The Black Sun
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