Dying Of Everything" - after such a title, it's hard to deceive yourself with any intriguing material, and especially to expect such a move from a band like Obituary, which has long entrenched itself in its comfort zone of recording too similar albums. And it, fortunately or unfortunately (more on that in a moment), works. Because regardless of the slightly different cover art (by the way, this is one of Mariusz Lewandowski's last works - the artist unfortunately died in 2022) and a longer break caused by the pandemic, "Dying Of Everything" appearing as Obituary's eleventh album almost automatically does not allow any departures from their previous releases. It's just not this one case. It's unusual for a band that's been around since the '80s to be doing some of their best work in the 2020s, but that's exactly what OBITUARY have accomplished through their do-it-yourself attitude and relentless touring on a worldwide level. Amanda Hatfield (November 10, 2022). "Obituary announce new LP 'Dying of Everything,' share "The Wrong Time" (exclusive vinyl)". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved November 10, 2022.

OBITUARY Is 'Knee Deep In Writing New Music', Says DONALD TARDY". Blabbermouth.net. October 15, 2020 . Retrieved October 15, 2020. And with that, we’re going to put emphasis on the haunting effects. There’s a heightened doom presence that hasn’t been reached by any prior record, and the clarity in vocals almost allows certain areas to be catchier than they have any right being. Save for the blitzing opener “Barely Alive,” nearly the entire first half rides on clashing rhythms and an anger-fueled attitude that needs no speed to leave an impression. “Without A Conscience” and “War” pair together as one, both pressing that vocal hatred into some of the heaviest riffs the band has written. Percussion wise, things are matched with steady fills in the drawn out notes, with strong solos as clear as day to hook the ear right in. This is Ken’s song. He was doing everything he could to come up with something killer. He was working on this on his own at his house, and when he first sent it to me, the drumbeat was totally different. It was more of an upbeat hardcore gallop. But, again, Pantera is one of my favorites, so I changed it to more of a Pantera-type beat. It’s one of my favorite songs on the album. I’m very proud of what Ken did on this one.” The chaos of the album finished with “Be Warned” which leans heavily into their murky past,eking out every bit of grit and grime possible. It’s a heavy and surprisingly quiet ending to an album that feels lighter and tighter than its predecessors. Ferocity, friction, and dagger power chords make up the spine of this album. It also appropriately makes up the manual of the parent genre. Obituary’s haze however, their own swamp tethered menace, still shines through here, with equal parts aplomb and defiance.

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a b "OBITUARY: New Album Title Revealed - July 28, 2014". Blabbermouth.net . Retrieved July 29, 2014. Following the release of their self-titled album in 2017, which stands as one of their best works, it was interesting to see how Obituary would continue on with that sound...and this album is quite different. That's not a bad thing obviously, it's way better for a band to make an album that stands out on it's own rather than writing a direct continuation of their previous work and letting the rest of their discography fall into irrelevance, and the Florida death metal legends seem to have learned that lesson well by now. With six years between releases, it seems like they used their time well. Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY will release a new studio album, "Dying Of Everything", on January 13 via Relapse Records. The classic Florida death metallers Obituary have remained pretty constant over their several decade existence, whether or not their albums actually hold up. Being an outfit that plays things a bit too safe sometimes, their discography can certainly be spotty, but the bright side is that it leaves little room for outright failure. Their 2017 self-titled album was a solid slice of their business as usual displays, and six years later we get Dying Of Everything. The only difference is, they actually stepped out of their comfort zone more than they have in a very long time. Stevenson, Arielle (October 22, 2009). "The way the music died: The earliest days of Tampa Death Metal". Tampa Bay Times. Times Publishing Company. Archived from the original on October 27, 2009 . Retrieved April 26, 2016.

Moving on from the songs, I'd like to discuss the album's production. It's surprisingly natural for a modern death metal record, and it's not overproduced. It's not a raw record at all, but the production is solid. The instantly recognizable Obituary guitar tone roars and takes the limelight on this album, sounding like Cause of Death from an alternate reality. The bass cuts through for the most part as well, though it isn't the album's main attraction. The drums are rather "blunt" (as previously stated) and, while present, sound a bit quiet in the mix.

OBITUARY Is In No Rush To Make New Studio Album". Blabbermouth.net. June 15, 2018 . Retrieved June 15, 2018. Obituary is an American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. They were one of the fundamental acts in the development of death metal music, [1] and are one of the most successful death metal bands of all time. [2] To date, Obituary has released eleven studio albums, and with the exception of a six-year hiatus from 1997 to 2003, they continue to perform live. The riffs flow like a swollen river, unstoppable, relentless. The band once more intersperse their crushing, slower style with bursts of thrashing intensity. The music is instantly memorable, hooking into the brain and digging in deep. “Barely Alive” is demonic, a frantic rager that will stir the pits into an absolute frenzy in the live setting. It’s got the Buzzsaw guitar sound, John Tardy’s gravel-soaked vocals, some lovely thrash metal breakdowns, and enough energy to power an entire city. It is some opening.