VETUS SANGUIS - CAPITULO I, DIMENSAO HORRENDA

06 May

06May

VETUS SANGUIS - CAPITULO I, DIMENSAO HORRENDA

Country: Portugal
Year: 2025
Label: Murder Records / Helldprod. Records

My necro-brother Danihell Slaughter from the killer Murder Records sent me a package with the latest releases from his label. What can I truly say about this label? Words are unnecessary. Professionalism at 110%, immense support for the underground metal community, where he really pours his heart and soul into every release. Beautiful editions on cassette as well as CD. A big shout-out to Danihell for everything he has done so far and for what's yet to come. Because, my friends, there’s more coming from Murder Records. Now, what do we have here? The debut release of the Portuguese band VETUS SANGUIS released on 16th of April 2025.To put it more accurately, it’s a one-man band, with Perversus behind everything. I’d say he’s quite talented, as he plays all the instruments and is responsible for the band. You can also read a very interesting interview with Perversus that my brother Danihell Slaughter done HERE. "Capítulo I - Dimensão Horrenda" contains 10 tracks of intense Black Metal, with some melodic lines and heavy riffs that really get stuck in your head, making you hum along. What I’ve always liked about Black Metal is its diversity and how many musical elements you can incorporate into your compositions. VETUS SANGUIS, with ''Capítulo I - Dimensão Horrenda'', gives you everything from classic thrash metal riffs to the pulverizing sound of Norwegian Black Metal, blending in some punk elements as well. It’s no coincidence that they’ve done a very interesting cover of Discharge’s “The Possibility Of Life’s Destruction” - well done! Great cover. The songs on the album have a dark atmosphere, as befits this music style. There are quick outbursts, as well as slow mid-tempo parts that blend together harmoniously, giving the listener a black, misanthropic, and suffocating atmosphere. This release is a collaboration with the Portuguese Helldprod (definitely check out this label, as it has released some amazing stuff!). The production is strong, quite clear (but not over-polished or soft), so you can really appreciate the instruments, recorded winter 2023 to summer 2023 at Sanguinis Cultus Studios, mixed and mastered by Perversus. Also, the cover artwork is beautiful - dark and magical made by Blaspher and the layout by Allefer Rocha. The CD edition is a limited to only 100 copies worldwide, and the cassette edition is limited to just 50 copies, so I’d recommend grabbing this album fast before it’s gone. You’ll soon regret it when you can’t find it in physical form anymore. Always support the true underground. It’s the only thing keeping the flame alive, and of course, it’s made by fans, for the fans.

Tracklist:
1. Campos Infernais
2. Ódio Viciante
3. Gritos Silenciosos
4. Trombetas Diabólicas
5. The Possibility Of Life´s Destruction
6. Saturno
7. Nada, Faz Sentido
8. Dimensão Horrenda
9. Jardim De Mármore
10. Transcendência

By Steve the Filthy Dog.