Incantation "Unholy Deification" Review (CAVERNOUS EVIL FROM THE MASTERS OF IT)

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

Thabka guys for the review 🤘

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Hey! Not a problem, man! Dude, those might be some of the sickest vocals I've heard on an Incantation album. Absolutely monstrous. Well done once again!

[@jamminjon8074]

Thanks for the record and the killer vocals!

[@giovannideldio]

And thank you for such killer vocals and album!

[@officialwillieg2001]

Thanks for the review, I’m seeing them live in a couple of days. Birmingham, England

[@ishvallavhsi2613]

Kyle was on Justin Horval's channel and said the next album is gonna a massive 3lp of all doom stuff so be prepared for that eventually!! Also cool review you guys are always alot more eloquent then other reviewers.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Holy shit! 3 lps of just deathdoom material. Man, I'm almost intimidated by that kinda offering lol. I'm down though.

[@ExplorerFam]

This album was incredible to listen to. Probably one of my most anticipated this year. I’m curious where this will fall on your Incantation ranking list since you guys already made a video on their discography!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It was pretty high on my list of anticipated albums as well. Incantation just knows how to make death metal sound evil as fuck and those deathdoom breakdowns hit harder than everything. At this point I have no idea where this one would land. I know I dig it but I definitely need more time with it for sure.

[@Everthustodeadbeats]

this album rips!!! long live the old school. also- what happened to all of your fellow reviewers? i remember a time when there would usually be four of y'all on these vids. either way i love what you are doing for metal and i hope you continue to grow as a channel. thanks guys.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Incantation has yet to truly let me down. They're unbelievably consistent. We usually keep the reviews down to 2 people outside of the few were we have 3. It's just easier to edit them down that way. Also, it gets tricky with scheduling too. Thanks for all the love though, man. We really appreciate that and we've got a ton of stuff coming up on the channel.

[@DHMSOfficial]

Really enjoy your channel! Thanks for all your great content!

[@humanbrisket7718]

Great review! Can’t wait to hear it! I ordered my copy off hells I want to hear it like the days of only physical copies haha. Playing all their albums till it arrives!!!

[@lukeshivelyriffs]

Big fan of the channel! Thanks for the generous review!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Hey! Thanks, man! Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Killer new album and we're looking forward to seeing you guys on tour with Suffocation in November, man! I'll make it point to come by and say hi.

[@austinthaxton9962]

See you boys at FTA! We’ll be roaming around on the golf cart! Great review by the way, always love to watch you guys!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Looking forward to FTA, man! I have a feeling it's gonna be a blast.

[@michaelschafer7920]

Awesome review guys can't wait to check out this album I got into incantation because of u guys btw are u coming to the cannibal corpse and mayhem show at royal oak in Michigan Oct 2nd if so I'll see u there

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Yeah, I'm not sure if I'm making that one or not. There's a ton of shows coming up from September through December and Incantation just announced there tour with Suffocation, Skeletal Remains and Stabbing as well. I think they're at the Sanctuary in November. I may have to miss some here and there sadly.

[@mikepenny8940]

I just listened to the whole album and now im going to watch your slbum ranking. Other metal channels are kinda shitting on this album. It seems to me like yiu guys are the only metal channel that isnt pretentious and hipster. Keep on being real guys, love your channel and what you do

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Honestly, at this point I don't expect them to rewrite the death metal book. I just want Incantation to deliver a solid Incantation album and that's what they did. It's kinda the same thing with Cannibal Corpse and Immolation too. There's no reason to change what's clearly working. That being said, that's just my opinion and people are entitled to theirs as well.

[@mikepenny8940]

And all hail immolation

[@kevanbeazer1913]

Cant wait to listen to new incantation. Dethklok, Incantation, Exmortus, and Knife all in one week. Yall planning an revewing any of those ones by any chance?

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Yeah, there were a ton of killer releases this week. I'm going to have to cover some of the others in collection update dates as well.

[@davidburns6284]

This album is getting better for me everyday.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@BobbyWasabi1010]

I can't stop reading the album title as "Unholy Defecation"

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- That's every Taco Bell shit I ever had honestly.

[@scottlowry6857]

McEntee and Severn never disappoint. Can’t wait to dive in to this album 🤘

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@scottlowry6857]

@@Ibexmoonrecords You’re an awesome music and awesome guy, John, thank you for all the music. Hope to see you guys in Toronto or Hamilton the next time you come through!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Agreed!

[@gguolo]

You guys are gonna have to redo your incantation ranking vid. Great review fellas, couldn't agree more with you this is one absolutely evil sounding album and possibly John's best vocal performance other than his work on Beasts of Revelations. All Hail the might INCANTATION 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@phillipbug958]

No dripping decay review?

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I like Dripping Decay but did you really think we'd snub doing Incantation first for them?

[@sixstringmetal8559]

Still waiting for my vinyl and CD to be delivered but what ive heard so far I'm really loving it!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

Hell yeah!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I hope you got it by now and you're jamming the hell out of it now.

[@sixstringmetal8559]

@thrallsofmetal yeah, it came in and I've been jamming it. Killer record!!

[@mncphotography]

that album art was a must have shirt. this album is sick as fuck. those first two singles are some of my favorite songs of the year in the midst of one of the best heavy music years. have been jamming Infernal Storm a lot lately.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Kantor does incredible artwork. I loved the last few he's done for Incantation especially Dirges of Elysium. My go to album is still Diabolical Conquest but this one is going to get a lot more rotations for sure.

[@MarkL.71]

The gates of Hell opening in guitar form - Nick is a wise man and truer words have never been spoken. Looking forward to jamming this one!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

Hell yeah!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man!

[@psychicvacuum555]

I definitely need to check this out, haven’t heard any of the albums after Primordial Domination yet so it’s about time I listen to those and then I’ll give this one a spin as well. Thanks for the great review as always! Cheers 🤘🤘

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic- Thanks, man! Incantation really doesn't have a bad release in my opinion. Even the albums that I think are weaker still capture their vibe well. If you're a fan of their older material though this definitely has more of a nod to their earlier albums in terms of the atmosphere and more sinister riffs.

[@MrAaronbathory]

Definitely try the latest two albums.

[@psychicvacuum555]

@@MrAaronbathory I ended up really liking this ons

[@benng4376]

Incantation always slays.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@Victor-E-R]

@@IbexmoonrecordsDude love the album!!! You guys are legends in Metal.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I can't argue with that in the least.

[@jameshuseby9931]

Nick i dont know if you have corpse gristle records on your Bandcamp but he turns 50 today so hes offering 50 pct off today

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Wait... who are you talking about here? Corpsegrinder?

[@casket.krusher]

Incantation never really disappoints, great album. Plan on giving it another listen later while having the new Static Abyss queued up I can see them working well together

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@casket.krusher]

@@Ibexmoonrecords thank you for all the great music, John! You are a legend

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Agreed. I'm still jamming the hell out of this one but there's a ton of killer stuff that's come out this year. It's hard to find time to keep up on all this killer metal lol.

[@brandonralphs1717]

If you haven’t already, you guys should really check out/review the new release from Celestial Sanctuary. Easily one of the best death metal releases of the year. I’ve been obsessed so would love to hear your thoughts!

[@ΔημήτρηςΛάρδης]

is it more catchy than Lexus brothers?

[@mikepenny8940]

I have heard of these guys and im goiing to have to dive into their catalog

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- This is one of the nastiest catalogs in all of death metal. It's pure evil and pure awesomeness.

[@hmetaljustin]

Nice review guys. Incantation rules!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man!

[@kendall3085]

I can’t find the Tricennial of Blasphemy review

[@Clintob]

I got the vinyl a few days early, jammed it once and fucking loved it. Can’t wait to listen to it again tonight

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I had to wait for the CD but I'm patient and it was definitely worth the wait.

[@caljerm]

Incantation is the soundtrack to swarms of flies on windows, dead birds dropping from the sky and inexplicable temperature drops that accompany unholy manifestations. You know the stuff.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Now those are some killer and accurate as hell descriptors!

[@alexperry4691]

I admit i dont own a lot of Incantation, but i do own a couple and thought their last album was solid, so I'll defo check this out. Its crazy how opinions vary, cos The Metal Meltdown said this album was boring lol. 25th Aug has been a good day for metal releases, ive already got the new Grand Cadaver, Till Dirt and Dismember re releases. Good job anyway fellas, I'll track this one down for sure.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It's definitely a discography worth diving into for sure. I saw Metal Meltdown didn't dig it as much as we did but honestly the only way to know for yourself is to jam it yourself. That's what I try to remind people that no matter what anyone says, music is ultimately subjective. I can't wait for that new Grand Cadaver album. That's like getting a bonus Bloodbath release in my opinion.

[@ivanlopez9148]

Absolutely loved this album! Incantation as always delivering the goods 🤘🤘

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Right there with you, man!

[@DHMSOfficial]

This album is killer, awesome review. Incantation is fantastic.

[@craigroaring]

I hear some Autopsy influence on this album.

[@Masterdebater1313]

This year has been an ice cream cone in the dirt, but goddamn we've gotten some great music this year!!!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Yeah, it's been a mixed bag here as well but I'm with you on the good tunes though.

[@kenshir0.kazuma65]

So many awesome albums released this year by great bands. Catt Decap, Werewolves, Incantation, Obituary, Olkoth, Immortal, Memoriam, Humanities last Breath, Frozen Soul, Crypta, Enforced, Megadeath, GraveRipper, Creeping Death, Outer Heaven, Maze of Sothoth, Conjureth, Ashen, Bell Witch, have all released albums iv enjoyed. And we've still got Cannibal Corpse to look forward to. Fuck yes 🔥

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It's been a pretty solid year so far for releases and we've still a some big months ahead of us.

[@drakoathergoth4846]

I wasn't aware that this album dropped. I have added it to my review list.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It's a beast for sure, man

[@drakoathergoth4846]

@@thrallsofmetal This is among the best in their discography.

[@FalseNi9e]

One of the best to ever do it! Stay Death!🤘🤘🤘

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Definitely a favorite of mine for years.

[@steazfactor3637]

Always good to have a incantation album come out. Now we just wait for cryptopsy, dying fetus and cannibal corpse to release their album this year and I’ll be complete!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@steazfactor3637]

@@Ibexmoonrecords you are the real mvp

[@robertsparling917]

All three of those are coming next month with Cryptopsy and Dying Fetus on September 8th and Cannibal Corpse on the 22nd!

[@steazfactor3637]

@@robertsparling917 I know I’m super hyped!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I think the run of death metal domination coming up is about to be a lot of fun.

[@michaelfishman6711]

Incantation Rules

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Agreed!

[@houstonburkhead5188]

I just listened to this and once again Incantation delivers big and shows why they are God tier, top 10 all time death metal bands. John McEntee has had a formula for the sound of this band from the beginning and is consistent. Awesome stuff as was expected.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- They really don't miss in my book. Even the lower albums on my ranking are still killer. This one in particular feels like a return to the earlier stuff in terms of the vibe and atmosphere. They without a doubt delivered another banger here.

[@ziopsis]

They sure did not disappoint 🤘

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@ziopsis]

@@Ibexmoonrecords Keep it up 😎 saw you guys in Bristol UK last month and it was excellent

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- They really never do in my opinion.

[@mindful2864]

This new Incantation album rules. While I don’t think it’s as good as Sect of Vile Divinities, I think it’s better than Profane Nexus. The second half of the album might drag on a bit but the first half as usual crushes.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@mindful2864]

@@Ibexmoonrecords The real John McEntee replies? Wow, you guys are absolute death metal legends and you’re such a wholesome person John. I loved when you would collaborate with Pete Pardo on the Sea of Tranquility.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I love this one but I do think it's definitely different than the last one. It's hard to say where this one would land in my ranking. I definitely need more listens but the good thing is that regardless I want to listen to this one more.

[@gtafans93]

saw them live last month and my Gods they were sick heard a few new songs live and honestly couldnt wait to get this album. Now more so Fuck yeah

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- This band is so damn good live. I've seen them about 3 or 4 times and they've crushed every time. John sounds even more evil live too but this one really captured that well. Looking forward to seeing them on their tour later this year with Suffocation.

[@gtafans93]

Fuck yeah man. honestly they sound far better than most bands do live. So guttural and supulcrul @@thrallsofmetal

[@tyazhest]

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[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@diegoellermeier]

Hell yeah!

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man!

[@spencergrady5501]

Is this the South American pan pipe ensemble? Seems like they's gone dark for this one.

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I believe it's an all accordion deathdoom ensemble actually.

[@caljerm]

"grunting demon pigs feasting on an infant".... "blaspheming in the house of Megaron" - Nick, I think its time for you to start writing some lyrics 😁

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- LOL! I'm not sure I'd be that good at writing lyrics but I'm good for a descriptive one liner or two. I appreciate the compliment though.

[@robertsparling917]

John McEntee sounds DEMONIC on "Concordat (The Pact) I".

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- He also sounds demonic on Concordat (The Pact) I

[@caljerm]

I think Luke Shively and Chuck Sherwood have a lot to do with this album raising the bar compared to the last few

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It's definitely got a more sinister vibe compared to the last one. I'd even say it kinda goes back to their older material in spots.

[@Chef_Deth]

Another insipid release from one of the masters…they’ve been on a goddamn roll…they still bring the thunder live too freaking love these guys they know how to make skin crawling vile death metal…def went back to the ol days…man do those last two songs just crushhhhhh def my fav part of the album but the whole thing is just well unholy deification this album flows so well and it’s just gnarly Incantation at their best it’s murky but not muddled the production is topped out but low end, I enjoyed the last album still do but this one goes for the jugular with a rusty butter knife…shout-out to Monotheist one of my all time terrify the neighbors album Domain of Decay is a fucking riff straight from the seventh circle of hell

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I'm sure if you're using the right word there to describe this release judging by you comments on the album. Insipid isn't a very favorable descriptor for an album you clearly seem to dig. Anyway, I agree with the comments. This delivers on everything I love about Incantation and I have to say John in particular sounds even more savage on this one.

[@Chef_Deth]

@@thrallsofmetal I guess vile or malevolent is more apt….that celestial sanctuary is a freaking face melterrrr

[@c4gam1ng12]

Meh, I personally found it kinda boring. Nothing bad, but nothing standout either. Massive respect to Incantation for their general consistency over the years and for their influence on death metal, but all their modern output to me just blends together. Just rehashed riffs from the last few albums. I see how people are really enjoying this one, and it’s great that they are, but this is far from the best death metal release this year for me. I’ll just keep jamming Horrendous and Vomitory and Cattle Decapitation and Frozen Soul. I’m also interested to hear the upcoming new albums from Cryptopsy, Cannibal Corpse, and Dying Fetus.

[@oceanmachine1577]

Well said, my thoughts exactly.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I really enjoyed but this is kinda the thing I want out of Incantation. It's vicious, evil, cavernous and still has that dark as hell atmosphere that I love. I don't really expect them to go changing at this point and I get that people sometimes take issue with longstanding bands that don't change much. I've heard the same kinda thing about Immolation and Cannibal Corpse as well but it all comes down to personal preference. We love what we love.

[@caljerm]

The two most copied bands in all of death metal would have to be Incantation and Suffocation.

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I agree but I think Morbid Angel and Death are definitely in that conversation as well.

[@ДенисКондратьев-у9ъ]

All this doomy parts sounds the same. Like they are rehashing riffs from previous albums.Sorry,not feeling this one

[@FalseNi9e]

There are some similarities definitely, but it's a good album

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- I mean that deathdoom sound kinda has one particular vibe so it can sound similar.

[@darksideinferno3454]

I listen a ton to the Album today! Killer Stuff! Incantation at it's best! 💀💀💀💀1/2 / 💀💀💀💀💀

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- It's pretty much everything I want out of an Incantation release. Killer, evil stuff once again.

[@masonstorm5639]

No waaaaaay ....can't wait to hear what you guys think of this album yeah

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

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[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Oh, it's a beast for sure.

[@gguolo]

You guys are gonna have to redo your incantation ranking vid. Great review fellas, couldn't agree more with you this is one absolutely evil sounding album and possibly John's best vocal performance other than his work on Beasts of Revelations. All Hail the might INCANTATION 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Ibexmoonrecords]

Thanks bro!

[@thrallsofmetal]

Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I honestly have no idea where I'd put this one just yet lol. I know I dig it but to be fair I dig all their albums.