heavy-metal-darkness: Bound To Prevail |Enthroned In Torment |Lethal Scissor Records

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Bound To Prevail |Enthroned In Torment |Lethal Scissor Records

Release Date: January 7^th, 2026
Format: CD/Digital
Genre: Death Metal
Country: Malta

Bound To Prevail emerged from the Maltese underground in 2014 and quickly built a reputation through constant live activity and high profile festival appearances. Early shows and the EP “Omen Of Iniquity” placed them on international radars, sharing stages with major names of extreme metal across Europe. Years of touring and steady development led the band to their first full length album, recorded at SpineSplitter Studio and released through Lethal Scissor Records.

“Enthroned In Torment” presents a clear picture of what Bound To Prevail stands for in 2026. The album draws deeply from early 2000s death metal traditions, focusing on physical aggression, tight execution and controlled intensity. The songwriting stays focused and aggressive, allowing the riffs to dominate the space while the rhythm section pushes everything forward with relentless pressure. The production supports this approach, keeping the sound firm and defined without smoothing out its raw edges.

The album’s atmosphere is hostile and confrontational, shaped by themes of deception, corrupted belief systems and moral collapse. Vocals remain threatening throughout, reinforcing the album’s bleak outlook and giving the material a consistent character. The interaction between guitars, bass and drums creates a constant sense of forward momentum, giving the album a solid identity rooted in classic death metal values, filtered through a modern recording environment.

As a debut full length, “Enthroned In Torment” secures Bound To Prevail a serious position within the European death metal scene. The album delivers a focused and aggressive experience that respects tradition while sounding current enough to stand alongside contemporary releases. It is a strong first statement that reflects years of groundwork and live experience.

Score: 7.5