Sadistic Goatmessiah is a black/speed metal band from Essen, Germany, formed in 2013.
Initially a duo—Morbid Goatpriest Of Lust, Filth
& Mayhem (vocals, guitar, bass) and Goat
Primator (drums)—they remained relatively quiet until 2017. Influenced
heavily by Nifelheim, Sabbat, and Australia's blackthrash scene, they
began releasing demos and splits, eventually bringing in bassist Goatess Of Fire in 2021. With this lineup
solidified, the band began moving further into speed metal territory, drawing
influence from Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, and Darkthrone,
all delivered with a punk edge and a raw, chaotic attitude. After several
underground releases, “Violence” is their long-awaited debut full-length.
“Violence”
delivers exactly what its name promises—raw, fast, and furious metal without
pretense or restraint. Clocking in at just over 42 minutes, the album barrels
forward with ten tracks that merge the sounds of classic speed metal,
first-wave black metal, and punk aggression. The sound is rough and full of
energy, with every song pushing ahead like a hellish stampede.
The guitar
work leans into classic metal riffing but is drenched in filth and distortion,
accompanied by chaotic solos that avoid precision in favor of impact. The bass
is gritty and driving, and the drumming never settles down, sticking to fast
tempos and constant fills. Vocals are snarled with fury, often buried under a
wall of echo and reverb that fits the overall style well.
The influence of Sabbat is especially strong—not just musically, but in the band’s wild spirit. “Violence” does not rely on complex arrangements or modern production techniques. The sound is raw, noisy, and aggressive, yet never careless. Songs like “Iron Lungs (The Choirs Of Hell)” and “Messiah Of Death And Doom” capture the chaotic energy of underground metal from decades ago but feel alive and current through pure momentum.
The
production keeps everything rough and loud. The album thrives on the tension
between speed and disorder. It never overstays its welcome—each track runs its
course and crashes into the next without ceremony. There’s a consistency across
the album that keeps it cohesive. The band doesn't slow down, doesn't shift
gears much, and doesn't try to balance the chaos with quieter moments. It’s an
all-out assault from beginning to end, which will satisfy fans of this
aggressive, no-frills style.
Sadistic Goatmessiah’s debut “Violence” is a filthy, aggressive speed metal release that
sticks to its core identity from the first note to the last. Loud, chaotic, and
relentless, it offers a raw metal experience that stays true to the underground
tradition the band clearly reveres. For those who crave fast riffs, grimy
production, and a sound that feels ripped from the darkest corners of the 80s,
“Violence” is a solid offering.
Score: 7.6
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