GROG - SPHERE OF ATROCITIES
GROG - SPHERE OF ATROCITIES
Country: Portugal
Year: 2025
Label: Murder Records/ Helldprod Records
The Portuguese brutal death metallers GROG return with their brand new album "Sphere of Atrocities", a full 8 years after their previous full-length "Ablutionary Rituals". The album was released on June 13 through the murderous Murder Records (Hail, my necro-brother Danihell!!!), in collaboration with the excellent Helldprod Records. "Sphere of Atrocities" contains 11 killer tracks of extreme brutal death metal with grind elements, played at supersonic speeds - just the way GROG know how to do best. Of course, there’s no shortage of mid-tempo passages, featuring incredibly heavy and downtuned guitars. Crushing, twisted riffs and explosive blast beats, combined with the band’s technical prowess, create a truly awe-inspiring experience. Every track overflows with aggression, power and hatred, capable of snapping the neck of any listener who simply cannot resist merciless headbanging. Like all thoughtful people who are concerned about the dark and dystopian future rapidly approaching, GROG use "Sphere of Atrocities" to dive deep into themes such as: the deconstruction of the ego, the impending dominance of artificial intelligence, the primordial root of our dark nature, and the ultimate triumph of our biological and mystical instincts, leading us to our higher selves. There are no answers here, only ''brutal truths'' emerging from the depths of the human subconscious. All of this is expressed in every riff, every blast, and every scream that tears through the listener. This is a ''call to inner conflict''. A raw sonic cleansing that forces you to stare the monster inside you straight in the eyes. The album artwork is absolutely stunning (Cover concept by Pedro Pedra - Illustration and final art by Victor Costa). The visual concept focuses on the primordial darkness that lies within us and its connection to the blazing current of life, whether it manifests through sweet dreams or tormenting nightmares. This duality forms the foundation for understanding what we call Human Harmony or Disharmony. I firmly believe that only by delving beyond the flesh can we reach meaningful answers that lead to a deeper understanding of the very essence of our existence. To truly immerse yourself in GROG’s new album, I recommend reading the interview we had with vocalist Pedro Pedra HERE. "Sphere of Atrocities" is a powerful album, full of wild and relentless songs that will leave no fan of extreme and brutal death metal unmoved. This release is strictly forbidden for the sensitive, melodic death metallers and fans of mainstream metal. You have been warned motherfuckers! Limited to 300 CDs and 60 cassettes only, so act fast and head over to Murder Records and Helldprod Records to grab your copy!
Tracklist:
01. E.xit G.lobal O.bliteration
02. Vegetative Techuman
03. Inborn Sickness
04. Heart Of Darkness
05. Cosmic Placenta
06. Pineal Turmoil
07. Reproductive Extinction
08. Phantom Anihilation
09. NecroEarth
10. Lucidity
11. Terrorithm
Line-up:
Pedro Pedra - Vocals
Ivo Martins - Guitars & Backing Vocals
Alexandre Ribeiro - Bass & Backing Vocals
Rolando Barros - Drums & Backing Vocals
By Steve the Filthy Dog.
GROG CONTACT:
https://www.facebook.com/grogpt
https://www.instagram.com/grog_grind/
HELLDPROD. RECORDS:
https://www.facebook.com/helldprod/
https://www.instagram.com/helldprod
https://helldprod.bandcamp.com/
https://helldprod.com/shop/index.php
MURDER RECORDS:
https://www.murder-records.eu/
https://www.instagram.com/murder666records/