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Absolute Darkness (USA) - Failure Of State - Reviewed By Bathory ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.bathoryzine.com/2022/08/absolute-darkness-failure-of-state.html?zx=ce00834c3f3a47fc

Today’s review is of American Thrash Death Metal band Absolute Darkness’ upcoming new album, out on August 27th.

This release offers some powerful and mostly Death-leaning approach to the subgenre, although they also implement a fair amount of melody that balances the album’s energy.

In general, this is a furious assault begotten by anger, and it feels modern as it strays from the classical formula in some aspects, especially in the sound. While the general feeling is enjoyable and heads may be banged to this, there isn’t really any song that clearly stands out. My personal highlights are “Mob Rule” and the title track.

I recommend this album to fans of Thrash Death Metal. My rating is of 8/10. - Bathory

Release Date: August 27, 2022

FFO: Amon Amarth, Testament, Cannibal Corpse

Location: San Francisco, California USA

Absolute Darkness is a Death/Thrash metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area formed in 2015. Combining the influences of bands like Cannibal Corpse, Death, and Amon Amarth, with the Bay Area thrash sounds of bands such as Testament, Vio-lence, and Exodus.
The bands unapologetically dark and politically charged lyrics and music rail against dictators, income inequality, war, and the spread of unproven rumor and conspiracy theories as facts 

Their first album, Future Imperfect, was release in 2017 and was self-produced

The second album, Disaster Awaits, was released the next year in 2018. This was also self-produced but marked an improvement in the band's evolution.

The latest album, Failure Of State, marks a big evolution for the band. Sporting a new lineup, featuring MUCH better production, and continuing to hone their politically charged death/thrash sonic assault, they hope to make a lasting impression on the metal scene.

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Current lineup:

Ron Dorn - Guitar/Lead Vocals
Douglas Vetter II - Lead Guitar/Backup Vocals
Orson Sojo - Bass
Emad Dajani - Drums

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/BandAbsoluteDarkness
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/absolute-darkness/1189625459
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5m4EIiSaE9xGPPCs6PzNGR
https://absolutedarkness1.bandcamp.com