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Benediction – Grotesque Ashen Epitaph – Compact Disc

Benediction’s EP Grotesque Ashen Epitaph is a release that encapsulates the band’s distinct brand of death metal and further contributes to their legacy within the genre.

The hard-drinking British death metal band Benediction formed during the late 1980s; originally comprised of vocalist Barney Greenaway, guitarists Peter Rewinski and Darren Brookes, bassist Paul Adams and drummer Ian Treacy, they made their LP debut in 1990 with Subconscious Terror. By 1992’s Grand Leveller, Greenaway had left the band, later surfacing in Napalm Death; his replacement was vocalist Karl Willetts. Trancend the Rubicon followed in 1993, and in 1995 Benediction issued Dreams You Dread. After a three-year hiatus, they returned with Grind Bastard.

Grotesque Ashen Epitaph is characterized by Benediction’s characteristic heavy and aggressive sound. The EP feature tracks that showcase their ability to create a powerful and intense sonic experience through elements such as brutal riffs, growling vocals, and driving rhythms.

Musically, the EP exemplify Benediction’s adherence to classic death metal aesthetics while still bringing their own unique touch to the genre. The EP’s production quality is important in capturing the heaviness and aggression of Benediction’s sound, allowing each instrument to contribute to the overall sonic landscape.

Grotesque Ashen Epitaph may not have garnered as much attention as some of Benediction’s other releases, it likely holds significance within the death metal community. The EP’s embodiment of death metal’s core elements and its role in continuing Benediction’s contribution to the genre could make it a valued piece of the band’s discography for fans of classic death metal.

Nuclear Blast Records

Song List
1. Grotesque, The
2. Ashen Epitaph
3. Violation Domain – (live)
4. Subconscious Terror – (live)
5. Visions In The Shroud – (live)