Formed in
Germany in 2013, Mouth Of Madness began as a
slow-burning presence in the underground metal scene. Their only public output
before 2025 was the self-titled “Mouth Of Madness” EP in 2016—a concise yet
distinctive release that hinted at the band’s broader creative scope. The duo, Florian Exner (vocals, guitar, bass) and Marko Bieniek (drums), worked mostly in silence
for years. Refusing to follow trends or seek attention, they stayed in the
background, crafting their long-awaited debut full-length on their own terms.
With production and recording handled internally and help from a few trusted
collaborators, the result is now here: "Event Horizon."
"Event
Horizon" continues the sound from the band’s earlier EP but goes further.
The album has nine tracks. Three of them—"Transhimalaya I, II &
III"—are ambient songs made by Frank Fiedler from
the band Popol Vuh. These tracks give the
album a wider and more open feeling and work well between the heavier metal
tracks.
The other six songs are where the band shows what they’re about. The music is mostly based on death metal, but it includes black metal parts, doomy sections, and epic moments. Some guitar riffs sound like old Morbid Angel or early Swedish bands like Unpure.
The biggest
and most complex track is "Fireborn." It brings together many parts
of the album’s sound—fast and slow, heavy and calm. It feels like the song the
whole album builds toward. The production is natural and not overdone. The
vocals are raw and fit the music well.
Fans of
bands like Tribulation, Chapel Of Disease, or Venenum
will likely enjoy this album, especially if they like metal that sounds
dark, original, and serious without being flashy.
"Event
Horizon" is a strong and focused debut. Mouth
Of Madness took their time to create heavy, creative, and personal music. It mixes old-school ideas with something new, without trying too
hard. It’s a great album for people who want death metal that’s not easy to
label but still easy to enjoy.
Score: 8.2
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