From the depths of the underground comes Cancer Void, a new death metal force that
officially marked its arrival on August 1st, 2025, with the release of “First
Metastasis.” The EP was unleashed through the cooperation of Me Saco Un Ojo Records, responsible for the
vinyl edition, and Iron Fortress, who
handled the cassette release. Both labels are known for their devotion to raw
and uncompromising extreme metal, making them fitting allies for this debut.
“First
Metastasis” delivers six tracks, including an ominous intro and a brief
interlude, that build into a storm of death metal steeped in rot and malice.
From the first proper song, “Breeding Pyramids,” the listener is hit with
riffing that feels massive, twisting, and hostile. The guitar tone is thick and
abrasive, while the drumming hammers with relentless energy, moving from
crushing weight to bursts of furious acceleration. Vocals, meanwhile, ooze with
a guttural presence, sounding as if they’ve clawed their way up from some
subterranean pit.
Despite its relatively short runtime, the EP manages to create a sense of variety in its assault. “Encased In Veins” carries a suffocating heaviness, while “Ammonia Baths” spits forth a shorter, more venomous attack. The closer, “Cosmic Caverns Of Extinction,” stretches beyond five minutes, offering the most expansive and punishing track of the release. Each track brings its own atmosphere of decay and violence, and everything ties together into one coherent slab of underground death metal.
The
production is filthy, but not at the expense of power. Every instrument cuts
through with weight, keeping the music raw and overwhelming. It sounds exactly
as death metal should in this style—rotten, aggressive, and hostile, with just
enough space in the mix to let the riffs carry their destructive intent.
For a
debut, “First Metastasis” feels fully formed. It is a vicious introduction to Cancer Void and suggests a band that already
understands how to channel sheer extremity into something gripping. Fans of
cavernous, crushing death metal will find much to sink their teeth into here,
and it leaves a strong impression of a band with plenty more violence to
unleash in the future. Dig it or rot.
Score: 8.0
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