Release Date 13.03.2026
Format CD/LP/MC/Digital
Genre Death/Thrash Metal
Country Germany
Something
filthy crawled out of the Hamburg harbor in 2019 when Messticator
formed to spread their own brand of audio violence. They dropped their debut
"Forthcoming Revelation" in 2022 and managed to land spots at major
festivals like Wacken and Turock, proving they could hang with the heavyweights.
After spitting out a Slayer cover EP to pay
respects to the old gods, they returned to the studio with producer Timo Höcke. The lineup of Thomas
Thede, Marvin Brühl, Maik Weinhardt, and Thorben
"Tobbo" Lohmann is locked in and ready for war.
"Total Mastery" takes the
foundation of their debut and injects it with pure steroids. The fusion of
death and thrash metal here is volatile and dangerous. Where the first album
knocked on the door, this one kicks it off the hinges. The guitar work shreds
with precision while the drums provide a barrage of artillery fire. It is
faster and angrier than their previous material. The production makes every
riff sound like a chainsaw cutting through bone, ensuring the aggression
translates perfectly to the speakers.
This album is a strong display of
force. Messticator has sharpened their skills
and delivered a collection of songs that rip. It is a skull-crushing listen for
anyone who worships at the altar of heavy metal. They bring the noise and the
fury in equal measure. This is a worthy purchase for any thrasher or death
metal maniac looking to wreck their neck. Another kickass album for this years.
Score: 8.5
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