Origin: Italy

Genre: Symphonic death metal

Release: May 24, 2019



2019 release. Italian grandmasters of orchestral death metal Fleshgod Apocalypse are finding spontaneity rewarding on their album, Veleno. Over the past four albums - previous album, King (2016), floored fans and critics alike - the Francesco Paoli-led trio have planned every step, discussed every note, and ensured every salutation to Paganini, Bach, and Mozart was met with an equally brutal death metal equivalent. On Veleno, which is Italian for 'venom,' Fleshgod Apocalypse distanced themselves from distraction, unboxed the songwriting process, and let the inspiration flow freely. On Veleno, they've matured, blended more efficiently their musical vision, and walked away with 11 songs that sound like a new band with an insatiable prey drive.





Review:



A monstrous meld of fury and majesty is a perfect description of 'Veleno' and will serve as a benchmark for their future efforts, as well as the industry standard for any other band bold enough to attempt what Fleshgod Apocalypse have mastered.





1 - Fury 4:38

2 - Carnivorous lamb 4:39

3 - sugar 4:17

4 - The praying mantis strategy 1:04

5 - Monnalisa 5:24

6 - Worship and forget 4:32

7 - Absinthe 6:09

8 - Pissing on the score 4:29

9 - The day we'll be gone 5:57

10 - Embrace the oblivion 7:49

11 - Veleno 2:41

12 - Reise Reise 4:41

13 - The forsaking (Nocturnal Version) 6:00





Paolo Rossi - Bass, Vocals (clean)

Francesco Paoli - Vocals (lead), Guitars, Drums

Francesco Ferrini - Piano, Orchestrations