Of all the “big comeback” metal albums, I was most impressed by Carcass’ Surgical Steel released in 2013. You could already hear then that it wasn’t just a patchwork, which is even more true for the new album – Torn Arteries. They’ve had quite a lot of time to ferment it, moreover the guys did not really want to jump on the nostalgia train. Bill Steer’s guitar playing is incredibly inventive and stunning. The songs are varied enough, so no one should listen to this masterpiece causally.
After all these years, this is professional work with mature songs. Young bands are being taught a lesson. 9/10
- Label: Nuclear Blast Records
- Release date: 17.09.2021.
- Available to buy: https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/shop
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"Torn Arteries" Tracklisting: 01. Torn Arteries 02. Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstances March No. 1 In B) 03. Eleanor Rigor Mortis 04. Under The Scalpel Blade 05. The Devil Rides Out 06. Flesh Ripping Sonic Torment Limited 07. Kelly's Meat Emporium 08. In God We Trust 09. Wake Up And Smell The Carcass /Caveat Emptor 10. The Scythe's Remorseless Swing