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Incantation

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Forfans of death metal, doom-death, and extreme metal looking for influential, old-school brutality.
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Death Metal Doom Brutal Death Metal

The Profile

Incantation is an American death metal band formed in 1989 in Pennsylvania, led by guitarist/vocalist John McEntee. Renowned for a cavernous blend of death metal and doom-laden slow sections, they’ve remained active with a prolific, influential discography.

US death metal band from Pennsylvania; formed in 1989; debut album Onward to Golgotha (1992); Mortal Throne of Nazarene released in 1994; lyrics often anti-Christian and satanic; style alternates blast-driven speed with oppressive doom sections.

The reviews portray Incantation as a US death metal institution, blending cavernous death with doom-laden slowdowns and anti-religious themes. Onward to Golgotha is hailed as seminal and influential. Mortal Throne of Nazarene is praised for its oppressive, terrifying atmosphere. Decimate Christendom is noted for strong musicianship but criticized for repetition and monolithic structures.

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❝ One of the most violent and ruthless albums I have ever listened to.
❝ An absolutely mandatory CD for those who listen to Death Metal, not only for its importance but also for its decidedly good quality.
❝ Incantation remains the same, but so does their music, and as powerful as it is, it fails to mask a certain lack of ideas.
❝ Seminal, that’s all that can be said about this band and this CD.
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