Review: Griefgod – Deterioration (Self)
My review of Griefgod's debut album, Deterioration, written for Heavy Music HQ:
Although they have been active under different names in the past, Deterioration, the debut studio album by the Lithuanian death metal band Griefgod is their most serious attempt to establish themselves in the music industry. Deterioration provides an intriguing listening experience with noteworthy band performances and production quality. It showcases the passionate ambitions of a young band striving to seek a respectable position.
That’s why they worked so hard to line up a festival of crushing and groovy riffs demonstrating the band’s dedication to their craft. While Griefgod’s main musical perspective is death metal, signs of groove metal, djent, and progressive metal are also evident throughout the album. From Decapitated and Kataklysm to Gojira and Meshugah influences, Griefgod have only one goal: to thrill their audience with the shredding of solid riff, a goal that is successfully achieved. But if are you expecting solid ideas in songwriting, there aren’t many.
Rating: 3.5/5
