Exordium Mors is a band from New Zealand who feature strong
elements of black and thrash metal with a smidge of death metal in their music.
They’ve been around since 2004 and put out a few demos and an EP. I met one of
their members at Evil Invaders and he passed their latest promo along to me.
“Sacrifice, Perish and Demise” features a few older songs and a Venom cover.
The first thought that came to mind when I listened to this
promo was “this sounds like Absu sharing a flock of sheep with Impiety”, but
after a few more listens I came to realize Exordium Mors have their own sound,
rooted deeply in the black, thrash and death metal bands that influenced the
aforementioned chaotic hordes. These guys meld blazing twisted riffs, sizzling
solos, fist pumping choruses and a bestial attitude with a certain sense of
restrained technicality that allows each musician to show off the hours of
practice they have clearly put into learning their instruments.
Of the three originals featured here, “Ancestors Call” is my
personal favourite, however; “Exordium Mors” is a close follower and there’s
nothing wrong with “Sign of Judas Liege”, either. Hell, even the cover of
“Black Metal” is executed well and suits the bands style. So, in short; if you
like chaotic and bestial black thrash with dueling guitars a la Slayer/Priest
played by very skilled musicians, Exordium Mors should be right up your alley.
Watch out for these kiwis in the future, as they’re hoping
to have an album out later this year!
5/5
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