Ben-Wa Baby Heads

Another absolutely pummeling untouchable Unmatched Brutality release by this grinding American trio. If you have heard the likes of Vancouver-based ABUSE or several of the German death/grind bands, then the sound will be familiar. In the way of vocals, RETCH are masters as they present a stunningly gutteral vocal effort, yet it is achieved without the use of vocal effects.

The album is commenced with several comical samples within the first few songs. Definitely a sick approach without the boring death metal sound that many US bands have taken on since the late 90's. With track titles such as "Vomitous Anal Douche Ingestion" and "Crimson Vaginal Flatulence", it's clear this is the death/grind brutality I had been looking for. The album rips through songs with insanely blasting drum programming and the screeching inhales of Ryan Allen. The breakdowns are a must in every song, creating even more gutteral presence, such as in the fifth track "Ben" before the one minute marker. There is certainly a great grinding aspect to the band's music.

The tracks grind their way to the eighth track, where RETCH perform the CLEAN FLESH cover of "Coprophagy". I see no flaws here, aside from the somewhat cleaner production. The drum machine may be that barrier, as the music could be rougher with a skinsman. Which they have now; problem solved. RETCH have released an EP previous to this and have since played Maryland Death Fest. The band is set to hit the studio in January to work on their forthcoming Unmatched Brutality release currently untitled.

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