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Absolute Darkness (USA) - Failure Of State - Reviewed By hellfire-magazin ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/absolute-darkness-failure-of-state/

After “Future Imperfect” in 2017 and “Disaster Awaits” in 2018, I'm treating myself to the third long player by the four from California. If death and thrash can be said to be “refreshing” at all, then it's here. I'm pretty much blown away right now and sitting still isn't an option anymore. Bang your head at almost Californian temperatures.

"Failure Of State", a topic more topical than ever, is musically impressively implemented here. With unbridled energy, catchy rhythms and a lot of passion, sometimes aggressive, sometimes a little more restrained, you can absolutely empathize with what is being expressed here. Eleven tracks that really make your skin burn. “Failure Of State”, ok, but you absolutely can't say that about the disc.

8.5 out of 10 Hellfire points go to the sun state, which shows its death metal dark chocolate side here. - hellfire-magazin

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

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