Gate & The Key [ CD / Album ]

With a name like WAKEDEAD GATHERING, you know you're in for a wild ride. And on their latest album, "The Gate And The Key," this Texan death metal outfit certainly doesn't disappoint. From the moment the album kicks off with the thunderous opening track "Portal of the Damned," you're thrown headfirst into a mosh pit of ferocious riffs and guttural vocals.

But what sets WAKEDEAD GATHERING apart from your average death metal band is their willingness to push the boundaries of the genre. Tracks like "Serpents of the Black Sun" and "Harbinger of the End Times" showcase a level of musicality and complexity that you don't often find in this type of music. The band's musicianship is top-notch, with intricate guitar work and blistering drumming that will leave you in awe.

Of course, it wouldn't be a WAKEDEAD GATHERING album without some truly gruesome lyrics, and "The Gate And The Key" certainly delivers on that front. Songs like "Cleansing the Impure" and "Spawn of the Infernal One" paint a vivid picture of a world consumed by darkness and despair.

Overall, "The Gate And The Key" is a thrilling listen from start to finish. WAKEDEAD GATHERING have crafted a brutal, uncompromising album that is sure to satisfy even the most hardcore death metal fans. So strap in, crank up the volume, and prepare to be blown away by this sonic onslaught.