Genre: Death metal
Origin: Sweden
Released: 2009
Website: Fleshcut
Label: Goregeous Productions
Uploaded: 13.11.09

I wasn’t too thrilled about Fleshcut’s first release; the Machine driven crushing EP. But upon seeing them live for the first time I definitely had to admit they delivered the goods. The little I had heard off of the Gruesome and vile album certainly gave me hopes for a redemption, and after listening to it over and over again now I can easily state this absolutely destroys any and all opposition in the EP.
After a redundant intro (I just don’t see the point of an ambient intro) they get off to a somewhat doubtful start in Texas flesh eaters. It just sounds like they drummer’s slacking a little in tightness at first, but they quickly recover. The initial doubt I might feel is cast aside as I realize said track is a seriously killer one. And moving forward I come to the realization it’s all great (well except for that stupid intro).
It’s easy to forget this is basically old school Swedish death metal, just for the sheer brutality they present. But with the riffing in a track like Basement of torture I get Unleashed flashbacks, and there are plenty of Nihilist and Dismember moments to be discovered listening through the album. However I can’t help but to pick up on some Insision vibes at times, just as some American brutality in the vein of Eternal Suffering. There’s even a hefty dose of classic thrash metal embedded in Death evolution. As I said it’s easy to forget what we’re really dealing with; old school death metal, but flavoured with some frills and thrills to separate Fleshcut from the herd of clones.
The riffing’s very headbanger friendly, and often chugging in tempo to really get that slow-mo headbanging juices flowing. The drumming follows, but also speed things up when necessary, albeit never really reaching the point of full on blastbeats. There are a few moments when you just can’t help yourself but to get drawn into the thunderous music. But the real killer here is the vocalist, whose voice is in the forefront of the music. Fleshcut wouldn’t sound near as brutal if it wasn’t for his growl. The chorus of Texas flesh eaters and the sudden outburst of ferocity in Basement of torture is enough to prove the level of brutality the powerful vocals brings to the table. With the exception of some minor high-pitched back-up vocals it’s basically all growl, and it works great since there’s variation within the growling. Highly recommended.

Tracklist:
01. Atrociousness unveiled
02. Texas flesh eaters
03. Basement of torture
04. Delimbed and hacked to death
05. Suck me dry
06. Death evolution
07. Mandatory bloodshed
08. Exploring devourment
09. Disfigured by chainsaw
10. Malevolent act of murder