heavy-metal-darkness: Breathe//Die | Gestalt

Friday, November 14, 2025

Breathe//Die | Gestalt | Tidal Force Records

Release Date: 1 October 2025

Format: Digital, LP

Genre: Hc Punk, Grindcore, Death Metal

Country: Germany

Formed in Germany, Breathe//Die started as a trio and evolved into a duo, building a reputation through relentless live shows and a commitment to raw, aggressive sound. Their approach mixes hardcore punk, grindcore, and death metal into a compact, chaotic force, supported by DIY production and unique distortion setups. With a strong presence in the underground scene, the band has carved out a space for fans who follow high-energy, no-compromise extreme music.

“Gestalt” is a concentrated burst of aggression and noise, pushing the edge of hardcore punk, grindcore, and death metal without any frills. Breathe//Die delivers short, explosive tracks that hit hard and leave a lasting impact, each one built around heavy distortion, relentless rhythms, and guttural vocals. The album’s production gives it a raw, unpolished edge that matches the energy of their live shows, giving the impression that you’re right in the middle of the chaos.

There’s no wasted space on “Gestalt”; every riff, every drum hit, every vocal scream is aimed to maximize intensity. Songs like “Louder Than Your Peace” and “Tears You Were Told Are For The Weak” push speed and heaviness to their limits, while tracks such as “A Silhouette To Suffice” and “Gestalt” bring a slightly more measured pace that still has the same punch. The duo format works in their favor, keeping the sound focused and aggressive without unnecessary layering. The album moves swiftly, leaving listeners engaged from start to finish, and its compact runtime ensures it never drags.

For those into fast, crushing, and uncompromising music, “Gestalt” delivers consistently. It’s an album built to satisfy fans of Magrudergrind, Nails, Nasum, Trap Them, and Pig Destroyer, offering high-speed aggression and a distinctly underground feel. The self-recorded and produced nature of the album adds authenticity, making it clear that Breathe//Die operates on their own terms, without outside interference.

Score: 7.0