Century Media Records
Brutal Death Metal

09/10

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Houston-based Stabbing make it unmistakably clear with Eon of Obscenity that their aim within brutal death metal is not “more,” but “sharper.” This album is not an uncontrolled outburst of brute force; it presents an aesthetic of violence that knows exactly what it’s doing and calculates precisely where to strike. Rather than amplifying the impact of the debut, they’ve chosen to tighten it, and that decision makes the band’s identity even more distinct. Opening track “Rotting Eternal” functions almost like a trailer with its short runtime: rehearsing the intensity we’ll encounter throughout the album, diving straight into the matter without unnecessary buildup.

Immediately following it, “Inhuman Torture Chamber” demonstrates just how alive the band’s rhythmic instincts are; the guitars’ harsh, fragmented structure and the drums’ human yet merciless propulsion establish the backbone of the record. Here, Stabbing construct a framework that swings between speed and slowness, making direct physical contact with the listener.

At the center of the album, “Eon of Obscenity” and “Reborn to Kill Once More” reveal the level of compositional discipline the band has reached. The songs are layered without appearing convoluted; crushing without creating a sense of repetition. “Ruminations,” in particular, with its wordless structure, does not serve as a breathing space but rather acts as a transition that deepens the unease. The following “Nauseating Composition,” featuring a contribution from Ricky Myers, offers a nostalgic wink without ever turning it into a decorative gimmick.

On the production side, the album has been deliberately left “rough around the edges.” The sounds are not sterile; they feel alive, filthy, and tactile. Bridget Lynch’s vocals stand at the center of this structure: used not merely as a vehicle for anger, but almost like an instrument directing the course of the songs themselves. This approach is one of the most important elements separating Stabbing from their contemporaries.

Closing track “Sinking Into Catatonic Reality” delivers a finale that encapsulates the entire album: neither overly ornate nor lacking. Eon of Obscenity does not claim to redraw the boundaries of brutal death metal; but it is an album that understands exceptionally well what truly works within those existing limits. A focused and deeply unsettling work that raises the bar for 2026.

OZY