Cancerous Womb – It Came to This (2016)

Hitting the listener like a bag of bricks to the face, today we have the latest exercise in brutality from Cancerous Womb and their EP “It Came to This”. Featuring three songs and a cover track, this release showcases the sheer brutality behind the band’s pummeling Brutal Death Metal/Grindcore style. Definitely not recommended for the weak of mind, this release does a great job in keeping the listener headbanging and entertained from start to finish.

Opening with the crushing riffing of “The Shrieking of Idiots”, the band sets a very tight precedent with catchy riffs and tight drumming. The vocals switch between deep growls and raspy shrieks, allowing for nice tempo transitions between the songs. Things move into the extreme with the totally chaotic and grindcore-ish “Formless” for about 60 seconds, showcasing a very drastic transition between songs.

Our personal favorite in this release is the devastating “Isolation Frenzy” and its meaty hooks. This track combines killer drumming with superbly catchy riffs and a very upbeat tempo. Closing with the Napalm Death cover of “When All Is Said and Done”, the band ends this short EP on a high note. Putting their signature sound into the cover track really makes it their own.

Overall, “It Came to This” is one of those short and sweet EP’s that will rattle your head from start to end. The band is very on point with their sound and delivers perfectly crafted brutal songs that are highly engaging. If you are looking for some brutal Death Metal with some Grindcore elements, this is one interesting release that will put Cancerous Womb in your band map.

Label: Rising Nemesis Records

Release: July 5th, 2016

Genre: Brutal Death Metal / Grindcore

Country: UK