Extinction by Extinction: A Death Metal Rager from the Frozen Depths of 1994 Russia
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Extinction by Extinction—a death metal album so raw it feels like it was recorded in a Siberian meat locker. Released in '94 via Undead Wood Productions (a label name that screams “we mean business”), this Russian beast is equal parts brutal and bonkers. It’s not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t leave a mark.
Let’s start with the tracklist: Life Inside The Tomb, Requiem, Food For Maggots—you get the idea. This ain’t exactly an uplifting playlist for your morning jog. But hey, sometimes you just need music that sounds like your soul being dragged through barbed wire. And boy, does Extinction deliver on that front.
Tracks That Stuck Like a Splinter
First off, let’s talk about “Food For Maggots.” If ever there was a song title that perfectly summed up its vibe, this is it. From the opening riff, it’s clear these guys weren’t messing around. The guitars chug along like a tank rolling over a graveyard, while the vocals sound like someone gargling gravel and rage. What makes this track stick? Well, aside from the grossly satisfying imagery of the lyrics, there’s this one breakdown near the middle that hits harder than a vodka hangover. You can practically hear the maggots wriggling in the mix—it’s disgusting, genius, and oddly catchy all at once.
Then there’s “Medicine For You,” which might as well be subtitled “Cure for Boredom.” This one kicks off with some gnarly drumming that sets the pace faster than a babushka chasing after her runaway cat. The guitar work here is wild—shredding solos that feel like they could peel paint off walls. By the time the chorus rolls around, you’ll either be headbanging so hard your neck hurts or questioning every life choice that led you to listen to this. Either way, mission accomplished.
Why Does This Album Matter?
Sure, Extinction isn’t going to win any Grammys (do death metal bands even care about those?), but it’s got character—and lots of it. There’s something refreshingly unpolished about the whole thing. It’s messy, chaotic, and proudly unhinged, like a borscht recipe gone horribly wrong. Yet somehow, it works.
What really sticks with me about this album is how unapologetically grim it is. These dudes didn’t try to soften the edges or make their music more palatable; they went full throttle into the abyss and dared listeners to follow. And honestly? That takes guts.
Final Thoughts
So yeah, Extinction by Extinction may not be everyone’s cup of kvass, but if you’re into death metal that feels like getting punched in the face by a frostbitten bear, give it a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors call the cops thinking someone’s torturing animals in your apartment.
Oh, and fun fact: I bet whoever designed the cover art had nightmares for weeks. Probably featured a skull or two—or twelve. Classic move.
In conclusion, this album reminds us that sometimes, beauty lies in brutality. Or maybe I’m just saying that because my ears are still ringing. Who knows?
