Hate Eternal - Phoenix Amongst the Ashes (2011)

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Eric Rutan, formerly of Morbid Angel and Ripping Corpse, is not one to just deliver your average death metal album. He is methodical and precise and knows how to combine technical musicianship with complex songwriting. This probably one of the most evil and insane Hate Eternal albums that ha far exceeded my expectations.

After the opener “Rebirth” trudges in with distorted guitar and double pedal drums, Hate Eternal bludgeons you with their second track “The Eternal Ruler” as Eric barks out his vocals with pure venom and hatred. Searing guitar leads weave in and out between Rutan’s low growls and high shrieks as the drums continue to pummel with a furious intensity. “Thorns of Acacia” carry thick guitar riffs that are played at a level which will never get boring as the guitar continuously bobs around the structures to keep that level of fury at full speed. “The Art of Redemption” shows Rutan at top form on guitar with an insane scale that would make even non-guitar players envious of that kind of talent.

The titletrack shows the weight behind Hate Eternal’s music, while the drums are constant but still have purpose and direction, the guitar is melodic and strong as Eric brings a level of savagery that could not be possibly penetrated by anything or anyone. The only concern is the lack of bass heard on the album, not outstanding by any means but it is present and it’s not so much of a concern that it would change my mind about “Phoenix”.  “Hatesworn” is a simple but brutal track that shows the hatred they hold for the ugliness of this world and the people who inhabit it. “The Fire of Resurrection” finishes the album with a sense of pure evil that seeps through Rutan’s vocals.

There is no wrong on ”Phoenix Amongst the Ashes”, just death metal played in its purest and rawest form that fans of Hate Eternal will be able to truly appreciate.

Review by: metalwahine

Band: Hate Eternal Album: Phoenix Amongst the Ashes
Label: Metal Blade Records

Release: May 10th, 2011

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Genre: Death Metal

Country: USA

Rating: 98/100
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