Boundless Domain
Reviewed by: Anthony Prugo
Rating: 7.5
Well here is my first review for The Metal Pit and what a doozie it is. I had to listen to Creeping Death‘s Boundless Domain several times before I could tackle it. So rather than give an in-depth review on each song I thought it best to break it down as whole from two different perspectives. Perspective 1 is me (who considers Slayer‘s Reign In Blood classic metal), and Perspective 2 is the same me who is just getting into Death Metal.
Perspective 1
Wow this is pretty good. Sounds like Grave, Morgoth, Gorguts, Cannibal Corpse (which, of note, George Corpsegrinder is a guest vocalist on the track two of Boundless Domain), Obituary, and at one point My Dying Bride. Speaking of Cannibal Corpse, you will most certainly hear Evisceration Plague here.
Pretty much everything on here brings back memories of when death metal was in its glory days. While there is no copying, the influences are right in your face. And that’s not a bad thing at all. Boundless Domain brought back a lot of nostalgia. A great introduction to the band, and a scorching release that sees more brilliance to come.
Track #2 sees George Corpsegrinder Fischer (Cannibal Corpse vocalist) take on some vocal duties. You would never know it, though, as his vocals sound a bit buried.
Closer to the end of the album we can hear that things are slowing down a bit. Either they were getting more melancholic or perhaps were running short on ideas. Regardless, the songs hold their own and make the final turnout of the album into some great tracks. I suggest giving this whole album at least one full listen. It will grow on you.
Perspective 2
“Hey guys you, have you downloaded the latest Creeping Death? It is freaking brutal!” Yes, to the younger death metal fans just starting to get into the genre this is a fabulous gateway album and hopefully it encourages them to explore the roots of the genre.
Overall, this a great album for young and old. For fans that like the mid-tempo crushing chugging style this is a real treat. There are only a couple of blast beats, but that is not what this album is about.
With more time, good things will continue to creep up