Since time immemorial, humanity has been fascinated by the question of how we got here, and why we exist. But we’ve also been enthralled by pondering the reverse: How will it all come to an end? Thoughts about this subject have rained down from our minds across the ages, fertilizing the ground of inspiration — and providing the ideal muse for purveyors of extreme forms of expression. Like death metal.
The two-man supergroup of Matt Tluchowski (Doctor Smoke) and Alan Cassidy (The Black Dahlia Murder) has their own perspective on the matter, exemplified by the new video for “Inexorable Oblivion.” I think it’s clear the song takes a dim view of how the story all wraps up, but in case you weren’t sure, here’s one of my favorite lines: “No mystic or empiric conception of man could foresee our designless demise.” Stylistically, the song should be a satisfying slice of cosmic Armageddon for fans of Origin, Obscura, Decrepit Birth, and Necrophagist.
Check out the video for “Inexorable Oblivion” below. The band will release Unfathomable Mutagenic Abominations on Friday via Silent Pendulum Records. You can also check out more of the band’s material at their Bandcamp page.
