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Psychotogen was first formed in Baltimore,
Maryland, in 1999 by several former members of the death metal act Pessimist
under the name of Excathedra. This is a real brutal band and their debut album
is suitable only for those with a rock-stable mind and a yearning for mentally
challenging tales. Brutal death metal bands are usually not that riff-happy
and exciting but Psychotogen is gladly an exception here with the Pernia
brothers creating a tight and dynamic audial assault worth listening closer
to. An interesting piece of fact is that the vocalist and lyricist Rob Kline
is actually about to become a doctor in forensic psychology and currently
works at an American prison. Kline's growling vocals are dark and dirty,
giving Psychotogen a very brutal edge. He knows different ways of using his
voice though and sometimes there is almost a black metal feeling to it. If you
dare enter the world of perverse and unnatural practices this is a good album
to take you there. If your thirst for brutal death metal has not yet been
quenched Psychotogen might just be the drug you need. The album was recorded
and mixed at IQ Studios and Nightsky Studio in Waldorf, Maryland, and produced
by Ron Vento (Aurora Borealis). The overall sound is a little too unpolished
for my taste but that is just me I
guess...
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Venom In The Voice 2. Chaingod 3. Cathexis 4. In The Dust |
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Of Your Own Nothingness 5. Tear At The Flesh 6. Follow Me (Into |
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Hell) 7. Psychotogen 8. Death Of The Old Ways |
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