Deus Otiosus - "Murderer" (Denmark)
Danish death metalers, Deus Otiosus, offer a ripping blend of old school death metal and classic thrash on their debut album, “Murderer” (released via American Line in South America and on FDA Rekotz for the rest of the world). Everything grooves as only old school death can, and the vocals are quite intelligible, especially when you consider this particular style. Deus Otiosus lists Death, Morbid Angel, Obituary, Possessed, Deicide, Asphyx, Pestilence, Entombed, Grave, Slayer, and Bolt Thrower among their influences. This listener definitely gets a pungent waft of the aforementioned artists (especially vintage Morbid Angel, Death, Pestilence) from “Murderer”, but also the acidic, coppery scent of burning thrash metal, a la “Ride the Lightning”...and that’s a good thing.
Deus Otiosus is refreshing in the sense that their music retains an organic feel throughout their debut. Instead of bland technicality (or Pro Tooling all the life out of the music), the Danish metalers primarily focus on maintaining a slamming groove, which really works in their favor.
And what is Deus Otiosus currently plotting for the future? Guitarist, Henrik, says:
"Right now we are busy working on the songs for our second album. We already have some material written, which is being rehearsed and arranged right now. I think our second album will be a quite natural continuation from "Murderer" further emphasizing it's strengths - a strong character and recognisability in every song and a good variation in the dynamic and atmosphere in between the songs. We'll be sure to send you our next album as well. Thanks for the support!"
Highlights include the infectious riffage of “Wall of Violence” (with a special cameo appearance from JACK himself: “Gimme the bat, Wendy”…you’ll know what I mean) and the uber death metalish “No Life”.
And what is Deus Otiosus currently plotting for the future? Guitarist, Henrik, says:
Highlights include the infectious riffage of “Wall of Violence” (with a special cameo appearance from JACK himself: “Gimme the bat, Wendy”…you’ll know what I mean) and the uber death metalish “No Life”.
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Line-up:
Anders Bo Rasmussen - Vocals
Henrik Engkjær - Guitars
Peter Engkjær - Guitars
Jesper Holst - Bass
Søren Bentsen – Drums
Henrik Engkjær - Guitars
Peter Engkjær - Guitars
Jesper Holst - Bass
Søren Bentsen – Drums
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