CADAVERIC CREMATORIUM Zombology CD

The 2023 album Zombology by the Italian veterans Cadaveric Crematorium, released as a professional CD digipak via the specialized label Punishment 18 Records, marked a triumphant return for one of Italy’s most iconic grindcore entities after an eleven-year studio silence. Hailing from Brescia, the band—featuring longtime members Willi and Ciulaz on guitars, Necrom on bass, Parla on drums, and the distinctive vocals of Dr—delivers a high-octane blend of Brutal Death Metal and Grindcore. Recorded at Npas4 Studio and featuring striking cover art by Sheila Franco, the album serves as a satirical yet ferocious commentary on modern society, utilizing a sci-fi and zombie-themed narrative to critique human behavior in the digital age. The record is a relentless 13 track assault that balances technical precision with the band's trademark irreverent humor. The journey begins with the cinematic intro Plan Ten From the Outer Space before diving into blistering tracks like Alien Composting Putris, Vegan Cannibal World, and the social media critique Freak Tok. A unique highlight of the release is the closing track, Outrombology (Insult Time), which features a collage of audio insults sent in by fans via email—a self-deprecating tribute to the band's long absence from the scene. By blending old-school thrashy riffs with modern blast-beat intensity and non-cliché songwriting, Zombology reaffirms Cadaveric Crematorium's legacy as a cornerstone of European extreme metal, proving that their ability to bridge the gap between technical death metal and chaotic grind remains as sharp as ever.