Death Metal
Hailing from Costa Rica, Astriferous have darkened the world with cosmic Death Metal putrefaction since 2018.
2019 and 2020 saw their first couple of demos begin to circulate the underground like a pulsating mass of sepulchre before their more refined MLP “The Lower Levels Of Sentience” spewed forth courtesy of Me Saco Un Ojo and Pulverised Records. A year later, in true underground form, we got a split 7”, with fellow Costa Ricans Bloodsoaked Necrovoid. After a couple years of silence 2023 was scorched by the debut full length album of Astriferous, the magnificent “Pulsations From The Black Orb” which retains all of the savagery of the demos with a more expansive, abyssal and unforgettably evil sound to it. Taking some of the gloom of 90s Finland and giving it that brutal Latin American touch, there is something very special about this entity.
Review quotes:
"Balls and brains abound here–Pulsations from the Black Orb emanates a rare and impressive hybrid of brutality and intelligence. These eight tracks are, at their core, old school but technically adept death metal in the vein of Demilich or Tomb Mold. Astriferous channels those influences with skill and brio, but it’s the extra ingredients that make this platter stand out." - Angry Metal Guy
"There is a brutality and inspired sensibility here which is rare and even if that may be find them perceived as a gig which simply “gets it” in terms of the true death metal ideal, the music itself excites well and beyond the norm for its substance, there is much more than style here to say the least. ‘Pulsations From the Black Orb‘ ultimately convinces that Astriferous aren’t just another traditional death metal inspired side project among thousands but a prime example of exactly when, where and how the underground sub-genre reached its most infamous point of surreal, creative and tactful disruptive artistic capability." - Mystification Zine
"A ruthless and potent example of Costa Rican Death Metal might. Astriferous’ blend of cosmic, graven and eerie music is a crushing one that is not to be missed by old school maniacs. There is enough sepulchral grit to keep things very real while pushing the boundaries with some weirder moments." - Nattskog
Death Metal
"ABYSMAL DESCENT is a new Death Metal entity emerging from Brussel’s swamp of death. Forged from the ashes of Dehuman by R.S., L.L. (Putrid Offal, Echo Solar Void, Terrifiant) and M.D. (Echo Solar Void). this triumvirate of darkness has conjured a harrowing requiem of death metal that looms ominously in the shadows. R.M. (Neptunian Maximalism) and A.L. (Saqra’s Cult) soon joined the macabre orchestra to add abyssal bass-lines and old school laments on this dripping death music. Inspired by mighty bands of the genre such as Immolation, Morbid Angel and Incantation, ABYSMAL DESCENT is a relentless onslaught of gloomy malevolence. In May, they shall enter the studio to capture their primal fury on their inaugural EP, a sonic testament to the darkness that dwells within the abyss."
