Review by TheOneNeverSeen on February 6, 2023.

After having listened to some other notorious slam death metal artists, I’ve decided to get acquainted with this band (I knew about it before, but haven’t managed to listen to any complete albums). And, while "Dehumanization by Supremacy" and "Quiescence" are merely fine works, this one is an absolutely mind-blowing one and definitely belongs in the same category as "Unleash the Carnivore" and "Ingesting Putridity".

Nearly everything about this album is perfect. It has multiple remarkable moments such as the stunning screeches at 0:52 of "Rifts to Abhorrence" and 0:40 of "Eons in Vacuum", the blasting intro of "The Vermin Devourer", which is in your face, the catchy chorus of "Witnesses of Extinction" or the breakdown of "Engorged Absorption" followed by the album’s best solo. The riffs and songwriting in general aren’t outstanding for slam, but don’t sound too generic, either, which is a rare thing for the genre. The buzzy guitar and the ferocious drumming are very energetic, which matches the monstrous (and, as previously outlined, even a bit surprising at times) vocals perfectly. So, all traditional elements of slam are nicely incorporated in this record, without sacrificing the musical diversity. I would also like to note the impeccable production. Unlike many slam death metal albums, "Atrocities from Beyond" doesn’t try to shock you with its brutality and heaviness (and thus doesn’t mingle the instruments in a messy flow of sound), which makes its sound, balancing between heavy and clear, unconventional and even unique in a way.

Consistency-wise, this album is also great. Nearly all songs are great bangers, while some ("Rifts to Abhorrence", "The Vermin Devourer", "Witnesses of Extinction") are now among my favorite ones in the genre. The only tracks I personally didn’t find as exciting are "Atrocity Deeds" (where the backing vocals seem a little bit out of place) and "Omen of Return" (a drum-less instrumental outro which I consider unnecessary). But they are also tolerable and so don’t alter my impression of the album significantly.

Despite not being extraordinary, the lyrics are good, too. Most songs follow the traditional slam metal relentless-abyss-consuming-screaming-mortals lyrics style, but are nonetheless fine and not too uniform. Overall, the lyrical content of the album is closer to the atmosphere of late Hypocrisy (especially the lyrics of "Atrocity Deeds") than to the abundant gore of some other slam death bands.

To wrap up, this album is a slam death masterpiece. Just as epic and chaotic as its cover.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by TheOneNeverSeen on February 6, 2023.

After having listened to some other notorious slam death metal artists, I’ve decided to get acquainted with this band (I knew about it before, but haven’t managed to listen to any complete albums). And, while "Dehumanization by Supremacy" and "Quiescence" are merely fine works, this one is an absolutely mind-blowing one and definitely belongs in the same category as "Unleash the Carnivore" and "Ingesting Putridity".

Nearly everything about this album is perfect. It has multiple remarkable moments such as the stunning screeches at 0:52 of "Rifts to Abhorrence" and 0:40 of "Eons in Vacuum", the blasting intro of "The Vermin Devourer", which is in your face, the catchy chorus of "Witnesses of Extinction" or the breakdown of "Engorged Absorption" followed by the album’s best solo. The riffs and songwriting in general aren’t outstanding for slam, but don’t sound too generic, either, which is a rare thing for the genre. The buzzy guitar and the ferocious drumming are very energetic, which matches the monstrous (and, as previously outlined, even a bit surprising at times) vocals perfectly. So, all traditional elements of slam are nicely incorporated in this record, without sacrificing the musical diversity. I would also like to note the impeccable production. Unlike many slam death metal albums, "Atrocities from Beyond" doesn’t try to shock you with its brutality and heaviness (and thus doesn’t mingle the instruments in a messy flow of sound), which makes its sound, balancing between heavy and clear, unconventional and even unique in a way.

Consistency-wise, this album is also great. Nearly all songs are great bangers, while some ("Rifts to Abhorrence", "The Vermin Devourer", "Witnesses of Extinction") are now among my favorite ones in the genre. The only tracks I personally didn’t find as exciting are "Atrocity Deeds" (where the backing vocals seem a little bit out of place) and "Omen of Return" (a drum-less instrumental outro which I consider unnecessary). But they are also tolerable and so don’t alter my impression of the album significantly.

Despite not being extraordinary, the lyrics are good, too. Most songs follow the traditional slam metal relentless-abyss-consuming-screaming-mortals lyrics style, but are nonetheless fine and not too uniform. Overall, the lyrical content of the album is closer to the atmosphere of late Hypocrisy (especially the lyrics of "Atrocity Deeds") than to the abundant gore of some other slam death bands.

To wrap up, this album is a slam death masterpiece. Just as epic and chaotic as its cover.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by TheOneNeverSeen on February 6, 2023.

After having listened to some other notorious slam death metal artists, I’ve decided to get acquainted with this band (I knew about it before, but haven’t managed to listen to any complete albums). And, while "Dehumanization by Supremacy" and "Quiescence" are merely fine works, this one is an absolutely mind-blowing one and definitely belongs in the same category as "Unleash the Carnivore" and "Ingesting Putridity".

Nearly everything about this album is perfect. It has multiple remarkable moments such as the stunning screeches at 0:52 of "Rifts to Abhorrence" and 0:40 of "Eons in Vacuum", the blasting intro of "The Vermin Devourer", which is in your face, the catchy chorus of "Witnesses of Extinction" or the breakdown of "Engorged Absorption" followed by the album’s best solo. The riffs and songwriting in general aren’t outstanding for slam, but don’t sound too generic, either, which is a rare thing for the genre. The buzzy guitar and the ferocious drumming are very energetic, which matches the monstrous (and, as previously outlined, even a bit surprising at times) vocals perfectly. So, all traditional elements of slam are nicely incorporated in this record, without sacrificing the musical diversity. I would also like to note the impeccable production. Unlike many slam death metal albums, "Atrocities from Beyond" doesn’t try to shock you with its brutality and heaviness (and thus doesn’t mingle the instruments in a messy flow of sound), which makes its sound, balancing between heavy and clear, unconventional and even unique in a way.

Consistency-wise, this album is also great. Nearly all songs are great bangers, while some ("Rifts to Abhorrence", "The Vermin Devourer", "Witnesses of Extinction") are now among my favorite ones in the genre. The only tracks I personally didn’t find as exciting are "Atrocity Deeds" (where the backing vocals seem a little bit out of place) and "Omen of Return" (a drum-less instrumental outro which I consider unnecessary). But they are also tolerable and so don’t alter my impression of the album significantly.

Despite not being extraordinary, the lyrics are good, too. Most songs follow the traditional slam metal relentless-abyss-consuming-screaming-mortals lyrics style, but are nonetheless fine and not too uniform. Overall, the lyrical content of the album is closer to the atmosphere of late Hypocrisy (especially the lyrics of "Atrocity Deeds") than to the abundant gore of some other slam death bands.

To wrap up, this album is a slam death masterpiece. Just as epic and chaotic as its cover.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by TheOneNeverSeen on February 6, 2023.

After having listened to some other notorious slam death metal artists, I’ve decided to get acquainted with this band (I knew about it before, but haven’t managed to listen to any complete albums). And, while "Dehumanization by Supremacy" and "Quiescence" are merely fine works, this one is an absolutely mind-blowing one and definitely belongs in the same category as "Unleash the Carnivore" and "Ingesting Putridity".

Nearly everything about this album is perfect. It has multiple remarkable moments such as the stunning screeches at 0:52 of "Rifts to Abhorrence" and 0:40 of "Eons in Vacuum", the blasting intro of "The Vermin Devourer", which is in your face, the catchy chorus of "Witnesses of Extinction" or the breakdown of "Engorged Absorption" followed by the album’s best solo. The riffs and songwriting in general aren’t outstanding for slam, but don’t sound too generic, either, which is a rare thing for the genre. The buzzy guitar and the ferocious drumming are very energetic, which matches the monstrous (and, as previously outlined, even a bit surprising at times) vocals perfectly. So, all traditional elements of slam are nicely incorporated in this record, without sacrificing the musical diversity. I would also like to note the impeccable production. Unlike many slam death metal albums, "Atrocities from Beyond" doesn’t try to shock you with its brutality and heaviness (and thus doesn’t mingle the instruments in a messy flow of sound), which makes its sound, balancing between heavy and clear, unconventional and even unique in a way.

Consistency-wise, this album is also great. Nearly all songs are great bangers, while some ("Rifts to Abhorrence", "The Vermin Devourer", "Witnesses of Extinction") are now among my favorite ones in the genre. The only tracks I personally didn’t find as exciting are "Atrocity Deeds" (where the backing vocals seem a little bit out of place) and "Omen of Return" (a drum-less instrumental outro which I consider unnecessary). But they are also tolerable and so don’t alter my impression of the album significantly.

Despite not being extraordinary, the lyrics are good, too. Most songs follow the traditional slam metal relentless-abyss-consuming-screaming-mortals lyrics style, but are nonetheless fine and not too uniform. Overall, the lyrical content of the album is closer to the atmosphere of late Hypocrisy (especially the lyrics of "Atrocity Deeds") than to the abundant gore of some other slam death bands.

To wrap up, this album is a slam death masterpiece. Just as epic and chaotic as its cover.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by TheOneNeverSeen on February 6, 2023.

After having listened to some other notorious slam death metal artists, I’ve decided to get acquainted with this band (I knew about it before, but haven’t managed to listen to any complete albums). And, while "Dehumanization by Supremacy" and "Quiescence" are merely fine works, this one is an absolutely mind-blowing one and definitely belongs in the same category as "Unleash the Carnivore" and "Ingesting Putridity".

Nearly everything about this album is perfect. It has multiple remarkable moments such as the stunning screeches at 0:52 of "Rifts to Abhorrence" and 0:40 of "Eons in Vacuum", the blasting intro of "The Vermin Devourer", which is in your face, the catchy chorus of "Witnesses of Extinction" or the breakdown of "Engorged Absorption" followed by the album’s best solo. The riffs and songwriting in general aren’t outstanding for slam, but don’t sound too generic, either, which is a rare thing for the genre. The buzzy guitar and the ferocious drumming are very energetic, which matches the monstrous (and, as previously outlined, even a bit surprising at times) vocals perfectly. So, all traditional elements of slam are nicely incorporated in this record, without sacrificing the musical diversity. I would also like to note the impeccable production. Unlike many slam death metal albums, "Atrocities from Beyond" doesn’t try to shock you with its brutality and heaviness (and thus doesn’t mingle the instruments in a messy flow of sound), which makes its sound, balancing between heavy and clear, unconventional and even unique in a way.

Consistency-wise, this album is also great. Nearly all songs are great bangers, while some ("Rifts to Abhorrence", "The Vermin Devourer", "Witnesses of Extinction") are now among my favorite ones in the genre. The only tracks I personally didn’t find as exciting are "Atrocity Deeds" (where the backing vocals seem a little bit out of place) and "Omen of Return" (a drum-less instrumental outro which I consider unnecessary). But they are also tolerable and so don’t alter my impression of the album significantly.

Despite not being extraordinary, the lyrics are good, too. Most songs follow the traditional slam metal relentless-abyss-consuming-screaming-mortals lyrics style, but are nonetheless fine and not too uniform. Overall, the lyrical content of the album is closer to the atmosphere of late Hypocrisy (especially the lyrics of "Atrocity Deeds") than to the abundant gore of some other slam death bands.

To wrap up, this album is a slam death masterpiece. Just as epic and chaotic as its cover.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by Carl on January 5, 2022.

Blood Storm is old school as fuck, simple as that. Where other contemporary bands adhering to the sounds of yore can come across as forced, Blood Storm quite simply ooze conviction and old school underground spirit. There is not a single dud in their discography in my opinion, all their output is well worth the effort, and this applies to The Stellar Exorcism as well. What else was there to be expected from former members of bands like Goreaphobia and Necrovore?

There are two sides to the force that is The Stellar Exorcism. There are on one side the slower (mid tempo) parts, like in opener 'Howling Void' or 'Winds Of Faceless And Terrible Ones', where the influence of Hellhammer/early Celtic Frost is totally up front, and on the other side there are tracks like 'Ituhat Ipsos' and 'Venom Elementals', where Blood Storm conjure up the spirit of acts like Possessed and early Sodom, getting beaten up by Sarcofago and Sextrash. One would think that this approach leads to a schizophrenic sounding album, but Blood Storm manages to make it all blend together in a way that doesn't sound forced in any way. The different approaches complement each other very effectively: the primal, thudding slow passages work extremely well with the raging fast parts that the band have on offer. Nice touch are the Tom Warrior-esque vocals that are employed here and there in the slower tracks, nailing the atmosphere right on the head. Also a nice touch is that after a few listens other, even more ancient, influences start to become apparent. In some of the tracks runs the subtle influence of old speed metallers like Anvil and Exciter, with other, not so subtle, nods to Mercyful Fate/King Diamond as well. After a veritable metal storm the album closes with the instrumental outro 'Unwinking Eye Of Oblivion', a short, harrowing ambient piece that oddly enough reminded me of Trentemøller's "Moan". That's probably just me, so perhaps don't pay too much attention to this.

This monolith of old school metal worship is being held together by a very fitting, unpolished production job. First time I heard it, it had me thinking of a metallic version of the Discharge album "Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing". It fits the music perfectly: all the instrumentation is audible and it's certainly not short on power and aggression.

Even if this release doesn't grab me in the same way that their Pestilence From The Dragonstar did (for me, their magnum opus), this is another excellent Blood Storm release. If you appreciate bands like Pentacle, Hellsodomy and Warhammer, or old school styled death/black metal in general, go check out Blood Storm and their output if you haven't already.

They don't come any truer than this, that's for sure!

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by Carl on January 5, 2022.

Blood Storm is old school as fuck, simple as that. Where other contemporary bands adhering to the sounds of yore can come across as forced, Blood Storm quite simply ooze conviction and old school underground spirit. There is not a single dud in their discography in my opinion, all their output is well worth the effort, and this applies to The Stellar Exorcism as well. What else was there to be expected from former members of bands like Goreaphobia and Necrovore?

There are two sides to the force that is The Stellar Exorcism. There are on one side the slower (mid tempo) parts, like in opener 'Howling Void' or 'Winds Of Faceless And Terrible Ones', where the influence of Hellhammer/early Celtic Frost is totally up front, and on the other side there are tracks like 'Ituhat Ipsos' and 'Venom Elementals', where Blood Storm conjure up the spirit of acts like Possessed and early Sodom, getting beaten up by Sarcofago and Sextrash. One would think that this approach leads to a schizophrenic sounding album, but Blood Storm manages to make it all blend together in a way that doesn't sound forced in any way. The different approaches complement each other very effectively: the primal, thudding slow passages work extremely well with the raging fast parts that the band have on offer. Nice touch are the Tom Warrior-esque vocals that are employed here and there in the slower tracks, nailing the atmosphere right on the head. Also a nice touch is that after a few listens other, even more ancient, influences start to become apparent. In some of the tracks runs the subtle influence of old speed metallers like Anvil and Exciter, with other, not so subtle, nods to Mercyful Fate/King Diamond as well. After a veritable metal storm the album closes with the instrumental outro 'Unwinking Eye Of Oblivion', a short, harrowing ambient piece that oddly enough reminded me of Trentemøller's "Moan". That's probably just me, so perhaps don't pay too much attention to this.

This monolith of old school metal worship is being held together by a very fitting, unpolished production job. First time I heard it, it had me thinking of a metallic version of the Discharge album "Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing". It fits the music perfectly: all the instrumentation is audible and it's certainly not short on power and aggression.

Even if this release doesn't grab me in the same way that their Pestilence From The Dragonstar did (for me, their magnum opus), this is another excellent Blood Storm release. If you appreciate bands like Pentacle, Hellsodomy and Warhammer, or old school styled death/black metal in general, go check out Blood Storm and their output if you haven't already.

They don't come any truer than this, that's for sure!

Rating: 9 out of 10