CD Profound Lore Records Release date: 10/Nov/2023
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#3979 in Heavy Metal #22831 in Rock
Style:
Heavy Metal
Product No.:
2100985745
Details / Tracklist:
1: Debellation (1:27) 2: The Blood Of Mars (3:07) 3: Deity Of Molten Iron (3:12) 4: Burning Raids (3:36) 5: Upon Desecrated Altars (4:39) 6: Unbinding The Covenant (3:58) 7: Inexorable March (3:07) 8: Unhallowed Oaths (3:47) 9: Pyramid Of Conquered Skulls (3:25) 10: Celestial Wound (4:17)
Description:
Jewel case with black tray and 4-page booklet.
"Upon Desecrated Altars" is a CD release by the American death metal band Left Cross, issued by the renowned underground label Profound Lore Records. Musically, the album delivers a brutal, old-school-oriented form of death metal that fuses relentless blast beats, cavernous riffs and a dense, oppressive atmosphere. The songs move between mid-tempo, war-like grooves and chaotic high-speed assaults, creating a dark, ritualistic listening experience that feels both raw and meticulously crafted. The production emphasizes heaviness and clarity without sacrificing the band's feral edge, letting every riff and drum attack hit with maximum impact. Lyrically and aesthetically, "Upon Desecrated Altars" dwells in themes of blasphemy, war, and desolation, perfectly aligning with the suffocating sonic landscape.
Left Cross have made a name for themselves in the extreme metal underground with their uncompromising approach, violent sound design, and intense live performances. Their previous demos, EPs, and splits quickly gained cult status among devotees of bestial death and blackened war metal, earning the band a reputation as one of the most promising newer acts in the genre. With "Upon Desecrated Altars", Left Cross consolidate this momentum, presenting a focused, cohesive and devastating full-length statement that appeals to fans of classic, unpolished death metal as well as more chaotic, warlike variants. The band's trajectory is marked by steadily growing recognition in fanzines, specialized media, and word of mouth in the global underground scene.
Profound Lore Records is known worldwide as one of the leading labels for experimental and boundary-pushing metal and dark music. Over the years, the label has built a strong catalogue spanning atmospheric black metal, avant-garde doom, dissonant death metal, and other niche styles, often working with artists who later become reference points within their subgenres. Profound Lore is respected for high production standards, carefully curated releases, and a strong commitment to artistic integrity over trends. With this CD edition of "Upon Desecrated Altars", the label once more underlines its role as a tastemaker in extreme music and ensures the album is presented with professional sound quality and a fitting visual presentation for collectors and dedicated fans alike.
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