A decade and a half has passed since the inception
of Dew-Scented.
The band formed in Northern Germany in 1992. Now fifteen years later “Incinerate”
is Dew-Scented’s latest effort and follow-up to their 2005 release
“Issue VI.” For those that have been living under a rock and
haven’t heard much about the band, they are chaotic insanity incarnate
with unrelenting aggression. Death, thrash, and speed metals are beaten
together like a trio of evil redheaded stepchildren. Some people may say
it can be related to more extreme deathcore, but these guys’ roots
are way before that fad. The guitars include intense thrash riffage, Swedish
death type riffs, pumping and speedy riffage; riffs like a smooth running
dragster waiting to take off, and colorful solos. The blasting drums and
yelling vocals add to the intensity of this disc and work perfect for their
format. These five musicians might not be extraordinary, but they are damn
solid. Dew-Scented’s seventh full-length disc was recorded at the
same place God Dethroned record, Soundlodge Studios with Jorg Uken in their
native Germany. Also the legendary Andy Sneap mixed it. Among his previous
efforts Andy has worked with Exodus, Arch Enemy, and Kreator, just to name
a few. Speaking of which, there are guest vocals by Mille Petrozza (Kreator),
guest guitar solos by riffmaster Jeff Waters (Annihilator) and Gus G. (Firewind).
Forty-four minutes and thirteen tracks including an intro and outro, and
good songs like “Into the Arms of Misery” and “Retain
the Scars.” Can’t ask for much more these days.
Rating: 80
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
