Clan Dos Mortos Cicatriz Técnicas de Morte LP
Blackened death punk from Brazil that is difficult to wrangle. Técnicas de Morte is a genre-blurring affair that pulls the listener in a multitude of directions, often within the same song. From a one-two pogo beat one moment, to a blastbeat the next, CLAN DOS MORTOS CICATRIZ is erratic and at times disjointed. Across the fifteen tracks, you’ll find elements of crust, hardcore, black metal, and even rock’n’roll. The vocals are the most consistent component, with a pervasive echo that’s like Elmer’s glue and doesn’t hold the parts together sufficiently. The lack of cohesion is a shame, because there are some searing moments with consequential riffs. Tasty morsels, but the whiplash is too disorienting to provide sustenance.