Keith Richards once said, “Getting old is a fascinating thing. The older you get, the older you want to get.” This might be something the band members of Beaten to Death are thinking about as they get ready to release their new album, “Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis.” The Norwegian band says they have all “aged horribly” since their last album, “Laat Maar, Ik Verhuis Naar Het Bos,” came out in 2021. But they’ve embraced getting older and made it a theme in their new album, which came out on May 31st through Mas-Kina Recordings.
Don’t think that getting older means they’ve slowed down. Beaten to Death is still as intense and wild as ever. “Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis” shows that they are still full of energy and creativity. The band’s new album is packed with their usual grindcore style, mixed with some melodic chaos. This album proves that Beaten to Death is still as fierce and playful as ever.
Since they started in 2011, Beaten to Death has always broken the rules of the grindcore genre. Their five albums, from “Xes and Strokes” to “Laat Maar, Ik Verhuis Naar Het Bos,” have been loved and praised by fans and critics. Their sixth album, “Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis,” continues this trend by ignoring the usual trends and having fun with its themes.
Just like their other albums, “Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis” was recorded live and mixed by guitarist Tommy Hjelm. The album cover features art by William Hay. This new album shows the band’s ability to create exciting and mature music, or maybe it’s more like joyous immaturity.
The lead single, "My Hair Will Be Long Until Death," gives a taste of the album’s irreverent style. It’s a song about being a true Norwegian melodic grindcore bass player with no self-awareness. The song is full of intense energy and unexpected twists.
People say that age brings maturity, and Beaten to Death definitely embraces this idea in “Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis.” The album twists the idea of getting older into something fun and exciting. The riffs are both bright and harsh, making the album a wild ride from start to finish. Last Rites calls the album “a truly head-spinning adventure,” while No Clean Singing describes it as “pleasingly bizarre and ruthlessly obliterating.”
For those new to Beaten to Death, this album will be a mesmerizing and breath-taking experience. Expect sharp turns, intense blasts, and unique bass lines. Angry Metal Guy assures that you’ll enjoy this album.
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