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THE REVIEW
Let's take a plunge into the past and reach 1992.
In this year, the Brutal Death Metal movement definitively developed with masterpieces like 'Effigy Of The Forgotten' by Suffocation and 'Butchered At Birth' by Cannibal Corpse. Then there were many Death Metal bands that came very close to Brutal, like Monstrosity.
This band is known to many because, precisely in these years, it featured George "CorpseGrinder" Fisher, who would later leave the band to sing with Cannibal Corpse. Monstrosity was never a band that received much consideration, but they produced masterpieces like this 'Imperial Doom'. The album opens with a scream from George, just as it will happen in all the Cannibal Corpse CDs when the singer joins them. The band's offering is a Death Metal in the style of Morbid Angel but influenced by Brutal, just think of the "primordial" blast beats of the drummer and some characteristic slowdowns. However, you can't call it Brutal Death, because the band is clearly inspired by the Death/Thrash rhythms of bands of that time. Objectively 'Imperial Doom' is an excellent album, with good breaks, fantastic solos, and Fisher's legendary voice, with a "raw" growl but angry that completely matches the album's soundscape.
The songs, which deal with the genre's classic themes, are well-structured and played, with extensive use of distortion and melody in some solos. Fisher sometimes screams, sometimes gargles in a very low tone. The CD has a strong sonic impact, due to, besides Fisher's voice, the insistent bass and drum rhythms, and the scratching riffs of the guitarists. 10 tracks that have much in common but differentiate from one another. The themes addressed, more than splattery and cadaverous, are more focused on apocalyptic, dark, and "satanic" texts, as Death Metal tradition demands. From this, one can deduce that Monstrosity is just another Death Metal band, but unfortunately, they never achieved much success or recognition and remain for many "The old band of the Cannibal singer."
I believe this band deserves a chance, especially for releasing this album, important for the history of Death Metal.
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The 1992 album Imperial Doom by Monstrosity is a key release in Death Metal, featuring George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher on vocals before his Cannibal Corpse days. The album blends Death/Thrash rhythms with Brutal Death elements, delivering powerful riffs, intense drumming, and memorable solos. Themes explore apocalyptic and satanic topics, fitting Death Metal tradition. Though Monstrosity never achieved widespread fame, Imperial Doom remains a noteworthy and influential work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Monstrosity
Monstrosity is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida, active since 1990 and led by drummer Lee Harrison. Early vocalist George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher appeared on their classic 1990s output before joining Cannibal Corpse. The band’s discography includes Imperial Doom, Millennium, In Dark Purity, Rise to Power, Spiritual Apocalypse, and The Passage Of Existence.03 Reviews
