Laceration Mantra - Infested

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Review by Константин Трунин

Album Review: Infested by Laceration Mantra Released in 2016, Infested by Australian death metal outfit Laceration Mantra is a raw, unfiltered assault on the senses. This album doesn’t try to sugarcoat its brutality; it’s an ugly, visceral experience that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. With no label backing (released independently under "Not On Label"), the band proves that authenticity trumps polish any day of the week. The record kicks off with its title track, “Infested,” setting the tone for what’s to come—a relentless barrage of guttural growls, punishing riffs, and blast-beat drumming. It’s the kind of opener that feels like being hit by a freight train, but in a good way. The track establishes the album's central theme: decay, both physical and societal. What sticks out here isn’t just the musicianship—it’s the sheer intensity. You can practically feel the sweat dripping off the cymbals as they crash into oblivion. Another standout track is “Cadaver Detonation.” If this one doesn’t get your head banging, check your pulse because something might be wrong. The riffage hits hard, almost industrial in its mechanical precision, while the vocals sound like someone gargling gravel mixed with rage. There’s a moment around the two-minute mark where everything drops out except for a haunting guitar melody before exploding back into chaos. That dynamic shift? Pure genius. Tracks like these remind you why death metal exists—to purge negative energy through organized aggression. Other songs like “Dead When They’re Done” and “Poisonous Preacher” bring their own flavors to the table, blending technicality with groove-laden hooks. And then there’s “Healing Through Bleeding,” which somehow manages to make self-destruction sound poetic—well, as poetic as death metal gets anyway. What makes Infested memorable isn’t just its heaviness—it’s how unpredictable it feels. Just when you think you’ve got the band figured out, they throw a curveball at you. Whether it’s a sudden tempo change or an unexpected atmospheric break, Laceration Mantra keeps listeners guessing throughout the album’s runtime. In hindsight, Infested feels less like a debut and more like a statement from a band who knows exactly what they want to say—and isn’t afraid to scream it until their lungs collapse. Sure, it’s not perfect. Some transitions could use tightening, and the production has that DIY grittiness that won’t appeal to everyone. But honestly? Those imperfections are part of its charm. Final thought: Listening to this album feels like surviving a car crash—you walk away bruised but alive, kinda grateful for the experience. Or maybe that’s just me. Either way, crank it loud if you dare.

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Download

Filename: laceration-mantra-infested.zip
  • MP3 size: 63.9 mb
  • FLAC size: 328.5 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Annihilation of Idolatry5:30
Poisonous Preacher4:52
Healing Through Bleeding 6:12
Masochistic Laceration3:13
Bled Out3:17
Dead When They're Done3:56
Cellar Hell4:41
Infested 3:32
Cadaver Detonation4:15

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Catalog Numbers

LM-420

Labels

Not On Label

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Formats

  • CDr
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Companies

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Recorded AtLa La Land, Greenbank, Brisbane, Australia 2013-2016
Mastered AtMastered at TAW (The Ancient Way) Mastering, April 2016

Notes

Pro CD-r, color xerox cover and back inlay

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  • Matrix / Runout: CD-80WLHT-2030 N309

About Laceration Mantra

Laceration Mantra has two members from legendary Australian death metal band

Members

  • Scott Edgar

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Infested* by Laceration Mantra is a raw, in-your-face death metal masterpiece from Australia. It came out in 2016 and wasn’t tied to any big label—totally independent. Tracks like "Cellar Hell" and "Cadaver Detonation" hit hard with that brutal, aggressive energy only true death metal can deliver. What’s wild is how it blends intense riffs with dark, gory themes, staying true to the genre while still feeling fresh.