Following up their debut The Black Path, Michigan-based progressive death metallers Boreworm have offered up Entomophobia, a four-track EP followup that delivers a diverse style, combining technical death metal with crushing sludge and experimental elements.
The atmospheric intro of "Synapse" slowly builds up before bursting into a whirlwind of massive, chugging riffs and intricate leads, pausing midway through to showcase delicate, eerie melodies. Next, "Esoteric" starts strong, hitting hard with heavy riffage and machine-gun drumming. Low, sinister growls from vocalist Dave Hoffman (ex-The Contortionist) add to the EP's brutal intensity, contrasting with the melodic beauty scattered throughout the release.
Highlight track "Vile Husk" features a perfect balance of technically proficient guitar work and crushing rhythms, while the title-track ends the EP on a high note — literally, with piercing tones. Boreworm know when to rein in the technicality, allowing the more straightforward, sludgier moments to shine through, making Entomophobia an impressive and engaging release.
(Independent)The atmospheric intro of "Synapse" slowly builds up before bursting into a whirlwind of massive, chugging riffs and intricate leads, pausing midway through to showcase delicate, eerie melodies. Next, "Esoteric" starts strong, hitting hard with heavy riffage and machine-gun drumming. Low, sinister growls from vocalist Dave Hoffman (ex-The Contortionist) add to the EP's brutal intensity, contrasting with the melodic beauty scattered throughout the release.
Highlight track "Vile Husk" features a perfect balance of technically proficient guitar work and crushing rhythms, while the title-track ends the EP on a high note — literally, with piercing tones. Boreworm know when to rein in the technicality, allowing the more straightforward, sludgier moments to shine through, making Entomophobia an impressive and engaging release.
