Short review for this one, mainly because Asphyx aren’t known for having the most diverse sounding discography with Martin on vocals. But yes, Asphyx are back and to mark their 25th anniversary they have dropped the monstrosity Deathhammer for everyone to enjoy. If you like previous Asphyx albums or Martin’s work with Hail of Bullets, Deathhammer will surely work for you as well. The entire formula is there: throat ripping vocals, (good) tinny distorted guitars, slow doomy pacing and bombastic drum work that feels like sledgehammers hitting your ear drums, all wrapped up in great recording and production so that anyone of this still will love it. There are parts on here that are just flat out doomtastic, like on the fifth track “Der Landser” there’s almost a good solid minute of head nodding slow paced doom drenched guitar and drum work that go unaided with vocals, it’s pretty fucking gnarly in the best of ways. Overall the album has that beloved Asphyx sound and showcases not only their death metal abilities but also their amazing blend of doom metal as well, not to mention you can never go wrong with Martin van Drunen.
As far as complaints go, I just wish there was a little diversity, and I dislike how the album starts off with in your face music, which isn’t new for Asphyx but it’s still annoying. I really liked how on the first Hail of Bullets album there was the long drawn out introduction that built anticipation, on Deathhammer it feels like an introduction was left on the cutting floor at the last minute and left unfinished. But truly aside from nitpicking I enjoy this album and it’s another great addition to the Asphyx family.
SHIT RATING: GOOD
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