THRONEUM The Tight Deathrope Act Over Rubicon CD

Released in 2018, The Tight Deathrope Act Over Rubicon is a powerful testament to Throneum’s status as one of Poland's most consistent and uncompromising extreme metal forces. Following their long-standing tradition of sonic filth, this album captures the band in a state of chaotic yet calculated fury, blending Blackened Death Metal with a raw, savage energy that feels dangerously close to total collapse. The album title perfectly mirrors the music: a high-stakes, precarious balance of blistering speed and suffocating darkness. The guitar work is a whirlwind of abrasive, jagged riffs that pay homage to the ancient gods of the underground, while the drumming provides a relentless, battering foundation. Unlike many of their contemporaries, Throneum avoids clinical precision, opting instead for a production that sounds like a live ritual—massive, bleeding, and full of "ugly" character. The vocal delivery is particularly venomous, cutting through the dense wall of sound with visceral aggression. For collectors, this record represents a bridge between the old-school death metal tradition and the more avant-garde, chaotic darkness of the modern underground. It is a mandatory listen for fans of Morbid Angel (early era), Merciless, and Sadistik Exekution. This is pure, unadulterated metal that refuses to follow trends, making it an essential addition to any shelf dedicated to the darkest reaches of Polish metal.