Two years after their debut album, Sanguisugabogg is back with their follow-up called ‘Homicidal Ecstasy’, also released by Century Media. On ‘Homicidal Ecstasy’, they continue on the same path, only they trade the Mortician influence for a more technical take on (modern) Death Metal, allowing for more twists. For example, on ‘The Storm of War’, the vocal line and matching bass bring early Fear Factory to mind.
As mentioned in the previous review, they are mostly embraced by young people who also enjoy -core styles. The fact they tour with -core bands proves that both the band and label understand where the interest in Sanguisugabogg originates.
My opinion remains unchanged; if you are new to Death Metal and haven’t explored the genre’s history, the bluntness will make an impression. The same goes for those who follow whatever streaming services push as new music, as there is plenty of promotion on those platforms. However, the seasoned listener won’t quickly use the word “interesting”.
