Enough Graves For Everybody by Barbarity: A Death Metal Rager That’ll Leave You Breathless (and Maybe a Little Nauseous)
Alright, buckle up, metalheads. If you're into bone-crushing riffs, guttural growls, and lyrics that make your grandma clutch her pearls, Enough Graves For Everybody by Barbarity is the 2006 Russian death metal masterpiece you didn’t know you needed. Released under Blacksmith Productions, this album doesn’t just knock on the door of brutality—it kicks it down, sets it on fire, and dances on the ashes. And hey, shoutout to Olga Ovchinnikova for the gnarly artwork and design because, let’s face it, a good death metal album needs visuals as grimy as its sound.
The band’s lineup reads like a who’s who of carnage: Roman on vocals (sounding like Satan gargling glass), Sergey Novikoff shredding guitars and wearing about ten hats in the production department, Max holding down the bass with the subtlety of a freight train, and Thanatoliy smashing drums like he’s trying to summon Cthulhu. Together, they’ve crafted seven tracks of unrelenting chaos. Let’s dive into two standouts that’ll stick to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk.
First up, “Mankind-No-A Mere Shadow Of It.” This track hits you like a punch from a cyborg gorilla. The opening riff is so heavy it might collapse your ribcage, and Roman’s vocals are so raw they could strip paint off walls. What makes this one memorable? It’s not just the relentless assault—it’s the way the song twists and turns like a demented carnival ride. One minute you’re headbanging, the next you’re questioning all your life choices. Bonus points for the title, which sounds like someone mashed their keyboard and decided to keep it.
Then there’s “Repository Of Tormented Souls,” which feels like crawling through a dungeon filled with rusty spikes and bad vibes. The basslines here are thick enough to choke a yeti, and the drumming? Pure insanity. But what really gets me is how the track builds tension—slow, creeping sections give way to explosive bursts of fury, like an angry volcano throwing a tantrum. By the time it ends, you’ll feel like you’ve survived something apocalyptic. In a good way.
Now, I gotta say, this album isn’t perfect. Some transitions between tracks feel abrupt, like switching channels mid-commercial break. But honestly? That rough-around-the-edges vibe kinda works. It’s like Barbarity said, “Screw polish—we’re here to wreck eardrums.” And wreck they do.
Here’s the kicker: listening to Enough Graves For Everybody made me realize something profound. Life’s short, brutal, and often confusing—just like this album. So why waste time pretending everything’s sunshine and rainbows? Sometimes, you need to crank up some death metal, scream at the void, and embrace the chaos. Or, y’know, call your mom after. Balance is key.
Final verdict? If you’re a fan of death metal, this is a must-listen. If you’re not… well, maybe don’t play it around pets or small children unless you want them traumatized. Either way, Barbarity proves that even in the frozen wastelands of Russia, heavy music burns hotter than a supernova. Now excuse me while I go recover my hearing.
Rating: 8/10 graves dug per minute.
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